1995 Honda Shadow VT600C VLX

Pros: Great starter with reasonable power and quick response, Price!
Cons: Perhaps underpowered for seasoned riders, Not passenger appropriate!

I bought this bike (my first!) about 2 months ago. Since then, I've traveled about 4,500 miles, including temperatures ranging from about 20F to 90F and weather from sunny and clear to dark and dank to rain and hail! I took the motorcycle safety ...

Pros: Stable, great styling, cheap, makes a good first bike.
Cons: Not so reliable, cramped for tall people, very very weak.

I acquired my vlx as a repair project. After putting around $1100 into it (including the cost of the bike) I have been riding it for 4 years. It was my first bike and overall I am very satisfied with it. However, I do have some small annoyances. First, I ...