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jmildoc
06-10-2009, 08:10 AM
So I picked up a 1985 Honda Shadow 500. I have always wanted a cruiser but now I am having second thoughts...

I have no title and the bike needs some work....

I am scared to tear into it myself and local shops want a ton to fix older bikes like this...

What should I do

I have been inquiring on trades since I parked it in the garage.....

Here are some pics. i think it is pretty nice for a 85 with 18000mi....
jmildoc
06-10-2009, 08:11 AM
Oh i forgot to add that I dont really have any money into this thing as of right now.. I traded a shotgun for it.......
Sepiroth
06-10-2009, 09:41 AM
What are some of the issues the bike has?
jmildoc
06-10-2009, 10:28 AM
needs headlight and cluster put back on and wired up and needs a battery..
jomulk56
06-10-2009, 11:50 PM
You can apply for a lost title at the BMV. I think it's somewhere around $30.
PETEY
06-11-2009, 01:07 AM
What vehicle is in the picture just to the right of the motorcycle? Is that another project?
jmildoc
06-11-2009, 08:20 AM
hahaha yeah petey its a 39 Chevy
OKLAGMCRUISER
06-11-2009, 11:57 AM
needs headlight and cluster put back on and wired up and needs a battery..

headlight sounds like and easy job and the actual install of the cluster shouldn't be a problem. just getting the cluster to properly work i'm not sure of.
MikeTheApeman
06-11-2009, 03:06 PM
Oh i forgot to add that I dont really have any money into this thing as of right now.. I traded a shotgun for it.......

I was getting ready to ask where you got this from, as a buddy of mine has a bike that looks exactly like that one that he was looking to unload.

Then I saw you traded a shotgun for it.
lilsolo68
06-11-2009, 03:45 PM
if you can get your hands on a service manual you could probably do all the work yourself. maybe try some of the cruiser forums for an online copy.
jmildoc
06-11-2009, 08:41 PM
actually listed and am trying to sell it... have a few possible buyers coming tomorrow to look at it.... selling for $400... then im getting the windows tinted over on the truck (darker) and paying the electric bill
jmildoc
06-15-2009, 08:18 AM
Sold the bike... got the $400 I wanted for it so that was almost a $200 profit if you dont count the quarter tank of gas it took me to go and get it..