1999 Honda Shadow

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Thank you for viewing my Auction. You are looking at my pride and Joy, Honda Shadow, ACE (American Classic Addition) 750 cc. Great looking bike with, in my opinion the best color scheme available on this bike. This bike has been well looked after during my time of ownership. Cleaned after every ride. The engine has never missed a beat. Never ridden in the rain. The bike has about 11,650 miles on it. Truly, you would not believe that this bike was made in 1999. The paint work looks great, no visible chips. If I am being critical, the paint on the right hand side looks a shade darker than the paint on the left, no one would ever notice, I noticed it when I was polishing it after I purchased the bike. I believe that it is due to being lent that way on the stand for so many years. The chrome forks are pitted on the inside. the brake fluid reservoir is also pitted pretty badly. Please see the pictures. I would not be selling this bike but I have a wedding to pay for! I am still not entirely convinced that this is worthy reason. Hopefully I will be lucky enough to find another as bike as good as this once the wedding is out of the way! Viewing is advised, I am in Sarasota Florida. call or text me on 941 387 6630, My name is Ryan. I will arrange the shipping anywhere throughout the US. Shipping rates to be charged in addition to the sale price. You will not be disappointed. Info and history on the Honda Shadow - Reference Wikipedia In 1983, Honda introduced the Shadow series of motorcycles in an attempt to address the needs of the American cruiser market with the VT500c and VT750c. However, due to tariff restrictions in the United States on imported Japanese bikes over 750 cc, the VT750c was reduced to 699 cc in 1984 and was sold as the Vt700c. In 1985, the tariff was lifted and the line soon expanded to an 1,100 cc bike the VT1100c. The VT750c was replaced by an 800 cc version the VT800c in 1988.The VT600c was launched in 1989 as Honda's new entry level Shadow though still slotted above the Honda Rebel. The line changed little until the introduction of the 750 cc Honda Shadow Ace in 1997. From 2000 to 2007, the Honda Shadow Sabrereplaced the VT1100 until the 1,100 cc class was discontinued in favor of the new VTX line, specifically the 1,300 cc offering known as the VTX1300. As of 2011, the Shadow brand has been limited to a single 750 cc cruiser available in Spirit, Aero, Phantom, and RS trims. All other offers are known under the VTX or Rebel brands.The RS and Phantom are the 2 latest additions to the 750 cc line-up from year 2010. Both are Fuel injected. Shadow RS has a slightly higher seat height ( 29 inches ) and feet pegs slightly less forward than conventional cruisers ( meaning a more standard seating position). Phantom is more like a conventional cruiser in ergonomics. American Classic Edition (A.C.E.)[edit]In 1995, the V-Twin market really got going, the market expanded and all the manufacturers were coming out with new, larger and expanded model lines. The American Classic Edition was introduced this year. It featured more retro styling than the standard with a full rear fender and induced vibrations and 'Harley-Davidson-like' sound from a single pin crank engine. The model also lost about 10 hp.1997[edit]1997 saw the Standard replaced with the Spirit with more chrome on the engine AKA the ACE but the same basic engine as the standard. An ACE Tourer was also introduced based on the 1100 Spirit engine but the ACE styling. The ACE Tourer came with a two-into-one-into-two exhaust system and hard, color-matched saddlebags. The last of the 6,000+ Tourer models was produced in January 2001.1998[edit]In the U.S., the Shadow 750 ACE (VT750C), and ACE Deluxe (VT750CD) was also introduced.Honda also rolled out the Aero, based on the ACE engine with the single pin crank, but a larger two into one exhaust and more retro styling.Throughout these years the VLX remained essentially unchanged mechanically but the models and the options were changed yearly, as they were on all models. While many of the manufacturers began to expand 1,500 cc (92 cu in) class model lines, Honda opted to replace the basic Gold Wing Interstate with a basic Valkyrie with six carburetors and boosted engine performance. In 1999 a dressed up Tourer model was added as the Interstate.2000[edit]Honda Shadow Sabre was introduced, based on the Honda VT1100 engine. The most notable feature was the front cast aluminum wheel. Some models used chain drive, but the shaft drive returned in 2004. 2007 was the final year Honda made the Shadow Sabre.