2006 Honda VTX1800F
Summary:
She's sweet
Faults:
The tires wore out at 8 thousand, I was really wanting to get more out of it, but I guess that big ol 240/40/18 metz has a small groove for wear. But as for the rest, not a darn thing!
General Comments:
I've changed the stock pegs for the Jardines to give my legs a little more stretch, so my thighs wouldn't get tight, and when I got used to the differences, it's even better for my comfort level.
It's funny watching everyone staring at her; they really don't know what it is at first, thinking it's some high price fancy custom, then they see the Honda tag, ya shes been dropped with the fat tire kit and the Jardine's forward controls. I didn't even know it was a Honda when I saw her on the showroom floor.
She goes through the gears smooth, and carries the gears longer. I guess it's because it's bigger than my old 1100 Shadow.
Playing with all that torque is wow, what fun; chasing someone down doesn't take long either.
Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st January, 2010
29th Dec 2006, 00:07
VTX 1800F:
I returned from Iraq last year and found one in my garage. My wife gave it to me as a "Welcome back gift". She bought it a few months earlier, mid summer.
As my son rode it home from the dealer, he was approached by a Vance & Hines HP Parts dealer. The gentleman asked if he would consider a photo shoot for V&H with their new straight pipes that would be out in 2006. Well, it's on the web site and in there brochures. Rides good on short trips, LA to Camp Pendleton. I like taking the long scenic beach route back home. No problems thus far and my wife likes going out to dinner on it. By the way, it weighs in at 800 lbs plus. Shaft driven and as solid as a rock.
CWA.