Honda Shadow Spirit 750 a good bike?

[Joshua]

Good for a beginner anyway? Friend of mine at work offered to sell me his. I've been wanting a bike for a few years but I don't know anything about them. Figured I'd check here and make sure this isn't equivalent to riding a moped or something... I don't want the Harley guys to laugh at me. LOL

[hobogato]

harley guys will laugh at you unless you are riding a harley. i ride a vulcan 750, and it seems to be a good bike for a beginner (it is my first street bike). i have a cousin with a shadow and he really likes it.

[jc]

Most bike less than 800cc are good for beginners. Anything bigger might be too intimidating. You want to develop good riding skills and a small to medium size bike will make it easier for you to learn. I ride a suzuki volusia 800. I recommend going to a motorcycle training class. It's worth it for the insurance discount alone.

[JimD]

"I don't want the Harley guys to laugh at me. LOL"
Too late for that!
Actualy, it doesnt look like a half bad a bike, kinda looks like a Sportster knock-off. I havent read all the specs but by looks alone it should be a fun bike to ride,,, just be carefull out there...

[jc]

Aren't sportsters called "chick" harleys?

[captexas]

I was just doing some work yesterday at the new Cowboy Honda in Kyle and they had some really nice looking bikes. Seems a lot of people are looking at motorcycles now due to gas prices.

[Kannorsk]

I rode a Honda Shadow Ace 750cc for about 4 years, and it was a very good motorcycle. Like the guy said, take a safety class; those that do have 90% less accidents than those who don't. Take the class and always, always, always, drive defensively.

Oh, and some are going to hate this, but I personally don't like Harleys. I feel like I driving in a height chair made of tin.

[JimD]

lmao, Youve obviously never rode a real Harley. Does this look its made from tin??

I dont think so. Each to his own I reckon.

[ismvel]

harley guys will laugh at you unless you are riding a harley. i ride a vulcan 750, and it seems to be a good bike for a beginner (it is my first street bike). i have a cousin with a shadow and he really likes it.

Aren't sportsters called "chick" harleys?

JC if that is the case, then both the harley guys and GALS are laughing at us non harley owners....

[jrnannery]

It's funny that I saw this post. I am selling a 2003 Honda Shadow 750 American Classic Edition. I am getting it checked over at Alamo Cycleplex right now, and I will be posting it here on MAAST just as soon as I get it back.

It is an OUTSTANDING bike. Tons of fun to ride, good sound, awesome styling and looks. I, too, want a Harley someday, but that will be a ways down the road, no pun intended.