Author Topic: Sometimes ya just need a Honda (Read 1958 times)

kballowe · « **on:** July 13, 2020, 04:46:56 PM »

I needed a little project, and this 2006 Honda VTX 1300C fit the criteria.

It got the "once-over" and pulled both wheels and sanded n polished. Fluid changes, carb cleaning, valve adjustments and general cleaning polishing, etc.

Added the galactic standard Cobra sissy bar/ rear rack and then fabricated some lower wind deflectors.

Put about 700 miles on it and it's behaving well.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2020, 04:51:05 PM »

Nice motorsickle now. That model is reliable as a truck

usedtobefast · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2020, 06:25:18 PM »

Wow, very shinny! Do you have any before pics?

And by "project", did it need any work done on it?

I often get the desire for a project (not a big one, just one of those "hasn't been started in 3 years" types), but then I realize I have several bikes in the garage that need some work/attention and I should just go work on what I already have!

lti_57 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2020, 07:46:40 PM »

I just picked up a 2010 NT700 with ABS original
Owner 14K on the clock
Got to say that is one sweet ride
Every time I ride it I know I made the right choice

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2020, 07:46:40 PM »

s1120 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2020, 07:48:48 AM »

They are nice bikes. Real powerfull also. My BIL had one, and me Nephew still done.

john fish · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2020, 08:05:44 AM »

This showed up at last weekend’s bike meet. 160 raging cc’s.

And I ran across this out in the wild.

kballowe · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2020, 08:26:56 AM »

Quote from: usedtobefast on July 13, 2020, 06:25:18 PM

Wow, very shinny! Do you have any before pics?

And by "project", did it need any work done on it?

I often get the desire for a project (not a big one, just one of those "hasn't been started in 3 years" types), but then I realize I have several bikes in the garage that need some work/attention and I should just go work on what I already have!

I do not have any "before" pics.

This bike was in decent shape for a 2006 model with 18,xxx miles. No real issues that couldn't be resolved in a few hours.

The aluminum wheels had some pitting which required sanding/polishing. All fluid flush, nut -n- bolt, valves, carb, remove wheels, shaft assembly, etc.

The paint is in nice shape with a couple of very minor paint chips.

Don G · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2020, 08:43:38 AM »

Thankfully, I have never felt the need!

DonG

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2020, 11:48:12 AM »

I dont know what it is, but It seems lately, that Hondas are popping up everywhere here!

Rick.

cookiemech · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2020, 03:23:18 PM »

Quote from: lti_57 on July 13, 2020, 07:46:40 PM

I just picked up a 2010 NT700 with ABS original
Owner 14K on the clock
Got to say that is one sweet ride
Everyone I ride it I know I made the right choice

Damn, I like those! When they brought the Deauville (Euro name for it) to the States, I went to the Honda dealer to check them out. They even made them in my favorite color (a burgundy shade). But then, I compared it with my K75RT and couldn't convince myself to replace it (the BMW and I have a history).

But I love Hondas, and if you don't have a possibly irrational attachment to K75RTs, this one's a winner. I have only seen one in the wild, and it was well-run, with a lot of miles on it. Popular in Europe, not so much here.

Think you'll be very happy with it.

kfz · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2020, 03:28:13 PM »

Quote from: kballowe on July 13, 2020, 04:46:56 PM

I needed a little project, and this 2006 Honda VTX 1300C fit the criteria.

Little project?

Kev

steven c · « **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2020, 05:49:23 PM »

My wife telling me "buy a Honda" every time i need a tow....

Ncdan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2020, 09:29:39 PM »

Quote from: steven c on July 14, 2020, 05:49:23 PM

My wife telling me "buy a Honda" every time i need a tow....

Intelligent lady, hang on to her👍

bacongrease · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2020, 09:57:54 PM »

the more i work on the Guzzi, the more I appreciate my Hondas. And the Harley.

Simple......easy to work on. I promise never to cuss a Harley engineer, or a Honda one either.

EDIT: it's mainly that air box thing. And the wiring.....

.

toolittletime · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2020, 11:23:03 PM »

Looks nice Kev..........Missed you in Bandera this year.

Tim

kballowe · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2020, 06:47:25 AM »

Quote from: toolittletime on July 14, 2020, 11:23:03 PM

Looks nice Kev..........Missed you in Bandera this year.

Tim

Ha! How was Bandera this year ?
We very nearly went !

bodine99 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2020, 08:46:21 AM »

Very Nice!!

U meet the nicest people on a Honda and when riding it U can sing the Beach Boys Little Honda tune!!! The company Show Chrome has a lot of doodads and farkle for VTX's

JJ · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2020, 01:31:50 PM »

I want THIS little vintage Honda!!!

Daleroso · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2020, 02:15:28 PM »

Hondells did it 1st then Beach Boys. Both versions are fun😃

bobrebos · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2020, 03:23:53 AM »

Quote from: lti_57 on July 13, 2020, 07:46:40 PM

I just picked up a 2010 NT700 with ABS original
Owner 14K on the clock
Got to say that is one sweet ride
Every time I ride it I know I made the right choice

Thats a NICE bike!

centauro · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2020, 03:46:23 PM »

Timely topic for me...
After over 20 years with my '84 SP/NT, I am guzzi-less. I sold it, as I could not deal with its heft any longer. My chronic back pain dictated that It would have been a matter of time before I would have ended under the bike.
So, I decided to downsize with a machine weighing at least 100 lbs. less.

And here it is:

An almost completely original bike (minus the 4 into 4 original pipes) with 3600 miles on it. I would have loved it if a 350cc Guzzi had been available, but this will do for a few more years.

Ncdan · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2020, 03:53:09 PM »

Quote from: centauro on July 18, 2020, 03:46:23 PM

Timely topic for me...
After over 20 years with my '84 SP/NT, I am guzzi-less. I sold it, as I could not deal with its heft any longer. My chronic back pain dictated that It would have been a matter of time before I would have ended under the bike.
So, I decided to downsize with a machine weighing at least 100 lbs. less.

And here it is:

An almost completely original bike (minus the 4 into 4 original pipes) with 3600 miles on it. I would have loved it if a 350cc Guzzi had been available, but this will do for a few more years.

Those were really cool little bikes. It’ll be hard to find the original exhaust as the 350/4 was rare as hens teeth.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:06:44 PM »

Quote from: Don G on July 14, 2020, 08:43:38 AM

Thankfully, I have never felt the need! DonG

True.

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Sometimes ya just need a Honda

No. No, I don't.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2020, 06:23:57 PM »

So who makes Hondas ?

Dusty

Muzz · « **Reply #24 on:** July 18, 2020, 10:22:16 PM »

Quote from: JJ on July 15, 2020, 01:31:50 PM

I want THIS little vintage Honda!!!

A guy that hung around our flat had one many yeas ago. Man could it wail when he wound it up!

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