Hey, you guys wanna hear about my new patio?

Didn't think so...

Warren ;-)


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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Actually, it's 2001 Shadow ACE 750.

Ah, much better bike. Like I said. I feel the 600 VLX is underpowered
for guys our size.


From what I hear, it's 100% made in USA.

Yeah, Shadows and Goldwings were assembled here in the US and have been
for many years. I heard they closed the US plant a couple years ago
though. I have not really tried to confirm that.

It was delivered here at work
yesterday morning, and I must say that it is a SWEET ride! So easy to
ride and doesn't feel heavy at all like I was expecting it to. I'm glad I
went with the 750 over the 600... but I don't know why. LOL


LOL. Those middle weight cruisers really are the easiest bikes to ride
IMO. Honda Shadows seem to do really well and have very low serious
maintenance. Change the battery every year or so, Do the factory
reccomended service, and it should last you a good long time. Service it
a little more often if it doesn't get ridden, and atleast every spring if
you park it for the winter.


My main ride right now is a VF750C Magna. A V4 instead of a V-twin
configuration. My backup is of course the VLX which I'll be selling
shortly. Actually I'll probably sell both and use that as a down payment
on something brand new. I've been looking at the new 900 Kawasaki Vulcan,
but then its not much more $ for the bigger Vulcans.

The only major thing I have against the Ace is the same thing I have
against my Magna and the VLX is its a chain drive. You have to clean,
lube, & adjust your chain fairly often especially here in the desert. It
transfers more HP to the rear wheel than a shaft drive, but it has more
maintenance. The belt drive with modern zero stretch belts is a much
better choice for a cruiser IMO. Good power transfer and low maintenance.

Now you get to figure out how to strap a fishing pole on that bad motor
scooter. (It can be done.) I have bank hopped from one spot to the next
on my old Harley on the way home from a motorcycle run many times. Caught
plenty of fish doing it too.

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Bob La Londe
Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River
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http://www.YumaBassMan.com


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