2004 Honda VTX1300 Retro review from United States of America
"Great value; an extremely dependable fun machine to ride"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Steering head bearings needed to be replaced to stop deceleration wobble.
Replaced front springs with progressives to make the bike handle much better in turns.
Speedometer and odometer are 9% high.
Stock seat is extremely uncomfortable - I replaced this with a Mustang seat.
General comments?
This bike is very dependable, a pleasure to ride for miles and miles at a time, and it has a great retro look.
I have made numerous over the road trips with this bike. Many days in excess of 500 miles and the comfort and rideability are a big 10!
It handles easily even with its heavy weight. Riding two-up does not significantly affect the handling of this bike.
Cruising at 75 mph is what this bike loves to do for hours at a time.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29100 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2008 |