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How To Relocate A Start & Kill Switch On Your Motorcycle

I get asked this question all the time so here's a very simple wiring diagram and video to help you wire up the kill switch and start button for your Honda Shadow. The Blue and White wire in your cluster is part of the headlight cutoff which cuts off

Stock Air Box and Hose Removal for Honda VT600 and VT750

Performance Tuning On Dual Carb Honda Shadow VLX600 and VT750

How to Remove + Install Dual Carbs for Honda Shadow

Get your DUAL CARB Complete Stock REBUILD KIT here: https://shoptjbc.com/products/complete-stock-rebuild-kit-for-dual-carb-vt600-and-vt750

How To Replace A Motorcycle Key Switch With A Toggle

Top Idle Speed Mistakes - Are You Damaging Your Honda Shadow?

Performance Tuning Single Carb Honda Shadow VLX600

Honda Shadow Headlight Relocation - HOW TO

Relocating a headlight? TJ breaks down the process of relocating a headlight, addressing which wires go where, the on/off switch, etc. Below the video I have a simple diagram showing how to wire up an ON/OFF/ON switch to your headlight which will giv

How Do I Remove the Auto Fuel Petcock from My Honda Shadow VT600?

If you haven't removed your Auto Fuel Petcock (AFP) from your VT600 yet, then STOP PROCRASTINATING!!! Get that shit done! Otherwise, when it goes bad, you'll be stuck pushing your bike!  Here's a helpful video to walk you through the process!. Onc

How Do I Rebuild My Carbs?

Ever tried rebuilding your carbs on your own? It might seem like an INSANELY DAUNTING, pain-in-the-ass process -- but it doesn't really have to be. Why?? Because TJ is here to walk you through it step by step!!! We've got a 4-part series on HOW T

How To Measure For Cables

We cannot supply a length based on a handle bar description alone. There are just too many variables to account for. For example, positioning the bars differently in the handlebar clamps can affect the length of the cable that is necessary for proper

How To Install A Springer Front End On A VT600 VLX600

How To Install Exhaust On Honda Shadow: Correctly!

Honda Shadow Dual Carburetors Explained by TJ Stiles

Honda Shadow Fuel Issues - TOP FIXES & FULL DIAGNOSTIC

A customer writes, "My bike sat for 10 years. I cleaned the carbs, I have issues with fuel running out, decel pops, fuel runs into the bottom end. So I replaced the jets with OEM jets and purchased a OEM float valve kit per Honda's suggestion..."

How Do I Replace The Riser Bushings On My Honda Shadow? FIX THE FLEX!

So the riser bushings on your Honda Shadow are loose and allow your bars to flex back and forth. Here's how to remedy the issue:. The bushing in the top clamp ends up wearing out after a while and you can't replace them, per se. Easy solution: get a

How To Install A Single Cable Throttle Assembly

How to Install Aftermarket Risers On A Honda Shadow

If you want to use some aftermarket risers on your Honda Shadow, it's not nearly as difficult as it looks!  The easiest way to do it is to first remove your handlebars from the bike. You can drape a towel over your headlight and let the bars hang

How To Find Top Dead Center On A Honda Shadow

In this video TJ talks about finding TDC on your Honda Shadow! Also known as the "G-spot of valve adjustment"!. Taken from an IG live session you can hear one viewer comment that "Real men dont need a service manual" TJ disagrees and makes a very goo

How Do I Remove A Stock Mix Screw That Is Stuck?

In this lovely film, TJ talks about several methods of removing an Air/Fuel Mix screw that is stuck!. Its worth mentioning something else I forgot to add in this video, you can sometimes use a small butane flame (emphasis on small) to heat the screw

Umm, My Bike Doesn't Work...? (Honda Shadow Troubleshooting A-Z)

Bike's just not working? Time to get inside it and see what's going on. Here's where to start: The diagnostic tree is 1.) Fuel, 2.) Spark and 3.) Compression. Make sure all three are running properly--not blocked, clogged, broken or covered in god-kn

How To Get Rid Of Squeaky Brakes On A Motorcycle

Has My Bike Been Sitting Too Long? -- HONDA SHADOW TROUBLESHOOTING

A customer writes, "My Honda Shadow has been sitting for a while so I took it out for a test ride and it sounded OK at first. But toward the end of the ride, it started sounding 'off' then I noticed it was leaking gas.". A few things to consider:. 1.

How To Install Deca Risers On Honda Shadow

Honda Shadow Stock Clutch Replacement - HOW TO

You can find specific clutch replacement instructions in your service manual, but here are a few tips from TJ:. 1. When adjusting at the lever: take a nickel and when you put your lever in, stick the nickel in there and adjust the clutch until the ni

How To Install Long Forks On A Honda Shadow

In this video I cover how to install a set of longer forks on your Honda Shadow, This video also applies to how to change your fork fluid, dust seals, fork bushings as well as shows how to use my fork removal tool!

Changing Honda Shadow Handlebar Lines and Cables - Find the Perfect Length!!!

Changing Honda Shadow Handlebars Lines and Cables - Find the Perfect Length!

How To Install Jockey Shifter & Suicide Clutch

How to Install: Malleus Clutch Grips on Honda Shadow

Here's the install process for the Malleus Clutch Grip.

How Do I Adjust the Float Level on a Dual Carb?

While the service manual doesn't state that you can adjust your float height, you can...ever so slightly. Make sure you have a float height gauge handy and measure from the top of the float to the gasket surface. TJ explains in this short video clip:

How to Install Shifter Brake Pegs on Your Honda Shadow

TJ walks you through the install process for installing the TJ Brutal Customs, Holey Shifter pegs using a Honda VT750 as an example!. Don't chop your fingers off!

EFI Velocity Stack for Honda Shadow Phantom - HOW TO INSTALL

WATCH AND LEARN!

How to Install: Acerus Single Cable Throttle Assembly on Honda Shadow

Here's how to install the Acerus Single Cable Throttle Assembly on your Honda Shadow:. Get your ACERUS here: https://shoptjbc.com/products/the-acerus-single-cable-throttle-assembly-for-honda-shadow

How to Install New Slide Diaphragms -- AND NOT POKE YOUR EYE OUT!!!

It's simpler than you think -- just make sure you wear your goggles!. TJ gives you the step-by-step for installing a slide diaphragm over the stock slide of your Honda Shadow in this video:

Do I Need Stock Foot Peg Springs With The Holey Foot Pegs?

Do you need the foot peg springs to install the Holey foot pegs? Watch to find out!