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  @7450gwar1012 ай бұрын

  Hey so I'm looking at Avon tires for my 03 vtx1800r.. 2 years after do you still like them ?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 ай бұрын

  Yes. I liked them. Last year I picked up a screw and not one I would enjoy. I had to replace it but I had a difficult time finding one so I changed to a metzler and not by choice. I kinda wish they wore a little better to be honest. Since I have also bought a Harley Davidson. It’s a big electric glide ultra limited. The best tires I have found that work amazing our Dunlop American elite.

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  @thebadterrorists53232 ай бұрын

  You can say Mohican, I'm more than sure Algonquian-speaking Indigenous people originally of the upper Hudson River valley would love to own a VTX 1800. I know I would and I'm an Englishman.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the validation! 😊

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  @jankwartz69472 ай бұрын

  You're right. It's the best cruiser. I love the VTX 1800. I'm selling my Harley and I'm glad I got rid of it. Hopeless

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 ай бұрын

  Have both. I’ll keep the Harley too.

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  @airwarorg2 ай бұрын

  Probably one of the worst of Honda's VT/VTX line... a real gas guzzler at only 40mpg You really don't need anything more than 450cc to get you where you're going on the interstate... or anywhere else. Anything bigger, and you're just needlessly burning extra gas with every piston stroke. Just to have acceleration on tap, which you don't need and will never use unless you race on a race track. But if you race, you're not going to be driving a heavy overbuilt cruiser... with low lean angle clearance and poorer brakes.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 ай бұрын

  40 ? Lol. With the tuner and pipes it’s like 25. It’s about the 0-60 or more

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  @airwarorg2 ай бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventures Oh yeah this is the 1800... 25mpg is right. My 750 gets about 45. It's not about how fast you get there, it's how good you look when you do :-)

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 ай бұрын

  @@airwarorg you wanna make sure they hear you coming!

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  @airwarorg2 ай бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventures No you don't, actually. You want them to see you coming. You don't hear anything from inside an air conditioned car, even less with the radio playing or talking on a cell phone. Where a dayglo orange or lime green high vis vest like forklift drivers do. I actually ride with the assumption that nobody at all can see me, and I'm invisible to everyone. Increase the distance between and Stay far away from anything moving, and your chances of getting hit by anybody diminish greatly. If they're not near you, you can't hit them and they can't hit you. Statistics.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 ай бұрын

  @@airwarorg that’s a great assumption. I do as well. I will tell you though , the big shots are pretty damn loud.

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  @tdz693 ай бұрын

  Looking for a VTX now. What are the main differences with the F model of the 1800 over the others? I love the digital gauge. In same boat as you brother. Rode dirt bikes as a kid and had manual cars. Never got my ML but rode with my father when i would visit him in Florida. He had an 1800 and a Rune. I was really comfortable on both. Lost my father over a year ago and decided to make it official and get my ML now. Found an F model for sale and going to try and snag it. I’m just not entirely clear on what the differences are with the f models. Going to do some research but figured I’d ask here. Safe riding!

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures3 ай бұрын

  The f model is the sporty version. They are typically more difficult to find and since this video the availability of these bikes has diminished. Still lots out there, but the price has gone up on really nice ones.

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  @tdz693 ай бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventuresthanks man. Just found one in great shape and got off the phone with the guy. Going to pick her up first week of April when he gets back from vacation. 👍🏻

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  @tdz692 ай бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventuresgot the F1. Love it!!! I can’t believe how nimble this bike is for the size. Second gear really has some get up and go.

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  @benjamindacunha69743 ай бұрын

  I have been debating between one of these and a Yamaha Stratoliner. Who has had both and can compare? Good video! 👍

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures3 ай бұрын

  I haven’t had both. Just the VTX, 2 magnas , a shadow and now I also have a HD ultra limited with a M8 114

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  @benjamindacunha69743 ай бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventures nice.

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  @BigTee30993 ай бұрын

  My first bike was a 2007 VTX 1800T that i bought with only 807 miles in 2010. I’m a big guy so i had to go with a large bike. The bike was scary for a first time rider but i was learning good on it. Regretfully i traded it in for a Harley Roadglide. I still miss it to this day! I may search for another one.

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  @tdz694 ай бұрын

  The 1800s are beautiful bikes. Despite being big they are nice to ride. I’m looking at getting either an 1800 or a Suzuki M109R soon. Both nice bikes.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures4 ай бұрын

  Yes. Both are nice bikes

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  @georgejones65187 ай бұрын

  I've ridden for 65 years now and my 1800f is no question the best bike I've ever had. Worked best for. Big guys, and certainly not for the ladies. Good luck to you.

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  @mattdonna96777 ай бұрын

  2months ago my neighbor convinced me to buy his 1 owner 2002 VTX 1800R. 3GRAND. It's not as much fun as a 1st generation V-Max but it'll do for now.😊

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures7 ай бұрын

  The 1st Gen vmax was amazing. They had a little transmission issue but felt like the fastest bike ever. My cousin still has one and it has <20k on the ticker but he wants too much to sell it

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  @walterrunge80227 ай бұрын

  I love my 2005 VTX1300. My next bike will be a VTX1800; I have not chosen a year or model. Honda engines sound low and deep. It's a Moto-Symphony!

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  @user-be8dk8zu5y8 ай бұрын

  I have an 07 1800c3 I've owned sence 09... I am an old school KAW guy 1000 kz and it was ah quick bike but this vtx is CRAZY..U better be an experience rider because if your not this bike's will get U ..N..trouble... there ah heavy bike about 715 pounds...the power is ah 107 hp STOCK!!! I have ah couple of buddy's that own harley's that won't f--k with me...and one has the cvo.. Honda o YEAH....!!!

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  @kcav53748 ай бұрын

  Charlie, Just wondering what is your long term opinion of the M1 Moto gloves after two years, I need new gloves myself

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures8 ай бұрын

  They are still in excellent shape.

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  @oneboyscout36538 ай бұрын

  Great vid man. Do some more

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures8 ай бұрын

  Thank you.

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  @dragonslayer12949 ай бұрын

  Should’ve left in stock

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures9 ай бұрын

  Maybe. Glad the de-smog was done though. Big improvement

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  @thegreenman20309 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the review. I know it’s been a few years but how have these gloves held up? Any negatives?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures4 ай бұрын

  Nothing negative at all. Use them all the time and fantastic.

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  @Itsjake9089 ай бұрын

  Nice bike. How does it compare to your magna power-wise?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures9 ай бұрын

  Bottom end torque is amazing in comparison to the Magna. The Magna shines above 6000 RPM.

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  @miculucianionel933210 ай бұрын

  Beautiful beast!

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures10 ай бұрын

  Thanks for watching

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  @ajlukelepuke10 ай бұрын

  I'm looking into getting a 2008 VTX. My only bikes owned have been sportbikes and a Honda Magna. The Magna was a screamer for a cruiser. Anyway, does the VTX have the same Honda reliability?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures10 ай бұрын

  Absolutely. Issue free. I kept up with maintenance which is easy for someone with decent abilities.

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  @ajlukelepuke10 ай бұрын

  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures awesome. Thanks so much for the reply. My last bike was a 2006 Honda CBR. Aside from engine work (not counting air filter replacement), I did all the maintenance. 45,000 trouble-free miles on her. Been looking for another bike but since I'm now 40 years old, my back won't appreciate another sportbike. I've always liked the look of the VTX. Do Harley purists give you any problems?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures10 ай бұрын

  @@ajlukelepuke nope. I have a Harley now too (2019 ultra) and hang with a couple groups. None of them shit bag the VTX. Usually it’s the other way around. Harley guys love their Harley’s.

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  @ajlukelepuke10 ай бұрын

  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures that's good. I've never had any issues either. Even with my CBR. I think that all might be unfounded rumors. Unless a Honda pulls into an outlaw biker bar.....

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  @dennisl860210 ай бұрын

  I had the 07 1300, then I upgraded to a low mileage (5000 miles) 2007 1800, there's no comparison. the 18's power and torque is insane. I have cobra pipes, cobra fuel manager, and hypercharger, Can't go wrong with Honda quality. Those performance numbers you mentioned were the one's i have heard. There's another dude that did a video of b4 and after fuel management. And he was saying like 0-60 in like 8.4 secs. He musta did that with his grandma riding him 2 up lol. His numbers were super skewed. Do you still have yours? Ride safe man.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures10 ай бұрын

  I sold it to my step dad with the understanding I get first chance for the buy back. I bought a 2019 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited. I wanted a touring bike I could do trips on. I still ride it sometimes. The Harley has a 114 CI engine and goes pretty damn good and gets up there’s good, but the VTX definitely has the acceleration edge. I really need to spend time editing the dozen video cards I have and upload things to bring it up to speed

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  @alainleblanc403111 ай бұрын

  People who say you should have gotten a Harley know very little about bikes. Honda riders do NOT carry tools ever (-:

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures11 ай бұрын

  It’s been a while since I posted a video. I have since gotten a Harley as well. It’s been very reliable this far. I carry some tools in both bikes. Not for me hopefully but for anyone who may need them. I actually came across a guy broken down and he was on a Honda. But it was a lot older with a ton of miles. I attempted to push start him but I think his charging system had a short and it wasn’t happening.

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  @TheWgreene11 ай бұрын

  But what did you pay for it

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures11 ай бұрын

  In 2019 I paid $5200

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  @dave1a5511 ай бұрын

  I'm like you, shaft drive motorcycles are the way to go. I own all Honda's 07 Honda Shadow Spirit1100, 96 Gold Wing Se 1500 05 VTX 1800F

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures11 ай бұрын

  That’s a very cool fleet.

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  @markbutash45111 ай бұрын

  I have an 05 VTX 1800f and love it! Curranly I'm in the process of replacing the fork seals. Bought it in 2020, and had been wanting to buy a Road King for several years, but after both my Father and my last living Uncle passed away earlier that year, I decided on the big Honda, as they were both Honda Gold Wing riders from way back. My first bike was a Honda SL 125 that My dad bought me. I've owned many others, as well.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures11 ай бұрын

  I’m glad your enjoying it. It really is an amazing bike. Love the Honda’s. There is a reason they say you meet the nicest people riding a Honda.

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  @dustonc1 Жыл бұрын

  I <3 my VTX 1800. I knew I wanted one about a month after I got a Shadow ACE, but it took me about 8 years and another bike in between before everything lined up. Every Honda I've owned has been 🤌for me! I can't imagine getting one of these and only riding it 2 or 3k miles 😄

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Enjoy that ride. Definitely an awesome bike.

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  @Sinatra192 Жыл бұрын

  I’ve been looking at getting a Harley but discovering how expensive the insurance is on it as well as how extensive the maintenance schedule is, it deterred me. Then I discovered the VTX1800. It’s a Honda so it’s reliable, low maintenance and insurance is dirty cheap compared to the Harley

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Facts. But I ended up getting a Harley too. Wanted a full on touring bike too

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  @feilderboy2385 Жыл бұрын

  the torque is 107

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  @feilderboy2385 Жыл бұрын

  These come stock 96.5 HP not 106

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  This one is more. Cobra fuel management and Vance and Hines pipes.

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  @Giitzerland Жыл бұрын

  It doesn't matter to me at all that some bikes are a little faster to 100 than our 1800's, because NOTHING gets there the way we do! And we always have the option of pulling our homes behind us ;)

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  @Giitzerland Жыл бұрын

  As much as I love my VTX1800, truth be told, that Magna you had is one of the best bikes ever made. The late 90's-2k's Magna just barely beats our stock 1800's to 60, and definitely walks away from them in the corners lol. I was going to buy one before I fell in love with the VTX. I'm looking forward to spending the next 20 years, and 150k miles with my VTX, just being able to say that seriously makes me smile.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for watching. Enjoy every mile !!!

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  @ajlukelepuke10 ай бұрын

  Former Magna owner here. Had a 1999 model. She was a screamer and comfortable, but I felt that the brakes were far too weak. Single disk up front wouldn't be able to slow down enough in an emergency situation, and the rear drum lock-up could cause a low side much to easily. The only shortcomings on an otherwise perfect muscle cruiser. Just my opinion.

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  @Arjayortegatvbisayangblogg4484 Жыл бұрын

  Hi sir I'm new friend here sending you my full support

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  @teddd2009 Жыл бұрын

  Likewise, I saw all the SRK videos. He sold me. Likewise not my wisest decision and I expect it to get sketchy. Yes, I will respect it. Love the fuel injection and love the linked braking system, shaft drive - life doesn't get better, right? Yup, my car engine is 400cc smaller!! Comical, right?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Enjoy ! Definitely comical that cars have similar displacement. Gotta love the torque

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  @grinningintheirface2685 Жыл бұрын

  Does the progressive braking on this bike work like this? If you use the front brake only it adds rear brake as well, but if you only use the rear brake, you just get rear brake only? I think some are setup this way to help with low speed maneuvering. Im unfamiliar with these types of brakes, but I remember hearing this from other videos. Sweet bike, thank you for sharing, be safe!

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Very good question ! It is a linked brake system and both front and rear apply when using one or the other. Don’t worry with dragging rear brake during slow speed maneuvering as the system has a proportioning valve that keeps front from applying unless pushed with purpose. Thanks for watching.

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  @MiddleAgeRoadRage Жыл бұрын

  Good info and good honest review- thx for the video

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for watching

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  @mhiletpetway3139 Жыл бұрын

  Top of the day CHAMP. HONDA SHOULD HAVE NEVER GAVE UP ON THE VTX1800. Thanks

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Thanks !!! Correct an outstanding bike they should have never stopped making

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  @mrfourtysevenman Жыл бұрын

  I found a black 02 vtx 1800r with 31k for 4000 yesterday and im picking it up today. I am so excited I had a heritage now I have a 94 vulcan 1500 but it broke down and this is going to be a huge upgrade. From what im seeing this bike is faster than a heritage which is shocking because the heritage was unfathomably fast!

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  really hope you are enjoying !!! thanks for watching

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  @roger2276 Жыл бұрын

  I watched your 1st video I think at least where you're talking about your bike you mentioned that you bought it with 2700 miles on it thru cycle trader I have a Honda Shadow 750 spirit I've had it for 5 years it's been my first bike and I want to get a bike like yours so if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for your bike?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  When I bought It I paid 5200 the value of bikes in general has definitely increased. There are still good deals to be had.

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  @roger2276 Жыл бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventures Yeah I'm looking for a 1800 for sure I just see that there are a lot of different models After the 1800 R And C and F and even N I just know I don't care for the R model meaning the retro one with the bigger fenders I like your model the best I think but I'm in Las Vegas Nevada so I'm still searching

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  @@roger2276 how is your search going ?

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  @roger2276 Жыл бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventures well had a change of plans ended up buying a house in Kingman Arizona.. So different bike went on hold lol 🤣 but I still have my Shadow 750 and love it . I saw a 1300 but I still want the 1800

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  @janelreynolds770 Жыл бұрын

  So he tried a big Kawasaki, and a big Yamaha? No, it's just because he had a V45.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  There is truth to that.

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  @FreedomRider1982 Жыл бұрын

  💯💯👍👍

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Thank you

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  @FreedomRider1982 Жыл бұрын

  💯💯👍👍

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Thank you

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  @dihlofos Жыл бұрын

  1800f -💣👍

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  @gregkliethermes1123 Жыл бұрын

  Hay Charlie I wanted to say thankyou for you videos , I have recently purchased a vtx 1800 and your videos inspired to look for the vtx 1800 and it is a great bike . I enjoy all of your videos like your gear video , thanks again , I will be watching for more videos.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  Thank you. I have a lot of media to sort. This motivates me. Thanks for the nice comment.

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  @timothyprice9064 Жыл бұрын

  In the early 80s, Harley put a tax on Japanese bikes. That's when they started making Harley look-alike bikes. They have been kicking Harley's ass ever since. Japan out Harlied Harley Davidson.

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  @Bricklinsv19702 жыл бұрын

  I have a 1100 shadow and am very happy with it. Class of 89 here ;)

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  @jonesvox12 жыл бұрын

  I own a VTX1300S and it is truly my favorite bike. The single pin crank (1800 is dual pin) with V&H fools most HD lovers….often people assume it’s a HD. The single carb (re-jetted for aftermarket pipes) is virtually maintenance free and it cold starts with no choke. Yes, the 1800 has some advanced features and I would certainly buy one but my 1300 has that “sound” and feel that’s signature of a single pin crank (HD filed lawsuit against Honda..) Plenty of power. HP isn’t that amazing but torque is very high. Cruisers are meant for comfort and easy riding the miles of scenery, not competing with sport bikes, which pass me (who cares) all day long. It’s disappointing to me that Honda stopped producing this model because I would save for a new one asap.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 жыл бұрын

  I could not agree more about Honda discontinuing this model. It was definitely an amazing bike. I have heard of many people preferring the 1300. I have never rode the 1300 but maybe one day I will.

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  @motorcyclemichael2182 Жыл бұрын

  1300 didn’t have enough juice for me. Thinking of trying an 1800

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures Жыл бұрын

  @@motorcyclemichael2182 definitely try it. It’s NEVER disappointing!!! It pulls all the way through the RPM range starting down low You will hit the rev limiter before you would feel any diminishing power.

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  @tkong352 жыл бұрын

  I want to sell my Roadstar 1600 for this bad boy I have been dreaming about getting one can't wait to feel that pull .

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 жыл бұрын

  It’s definitely beastly. I did pull the seat. Its tuned with a cobra tuner. Two years and I didn’t even know that. 🤷‍♂️

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  @boutrosalkhouri45232 жыл бұрын

  Great enjoyable video clip.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 жыл бұрын

  Thanks for watching. Will do a 10,000 mile review soon

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  @BIKERBIKER20102 жыл бұрын

  Just about to drop the hammer on one of these. it is a 2005 F3 model with 13000 miles on the clock. Thanks for this video it helped me make up my mind.

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 жыл бұрын

  You won’t be sorry.

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  @A_A_Review2 жыл бұрын

  Just watched this clip that was posted to moto madness, that man was more happy to have someone to talk to for a little bit than having his bike started again. Good on you sir. And beautiful bike!

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 жыл бұрын

  Thanks. Nice complement!

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  @A_A_Review2 жыл бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventures no problem at all. May I ask why no new videos in the last year though?

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 жыл бұрын

  @@A_A_Review had a breakup with the girl in the one video that rode with me and had a rough year. Getting back on the bandwagon very soon.

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  @A_A_Review2 жыл бұрын

  @@Charlies_Riding_Adventures damn sorry to hear that. Life is tricky at times. I know getting back into the swing of stuff would help clear the mind especially being on two wheels. Hope your future goes smoothly. I'm subscribing now, so looking forward to some content ! I'll be waiting lol

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  @jobjbadilloruiz20382 жыл бұрын

  I would love to see Honda VTX1800 vs. Yamaha Raider 1900 vs. Harley Davidson Breakout 1868

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  @Charlies_Riding_Adventures2 жыл бұрын

  Thanks for watching. That would definitely be cool matchups.