Honda VTX 1800 C Wheel 2 Wheel Review Featuring The Legendary Mr Joe of YouTube Fame
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2020
- Welcome back to another episode of Wheel 2 Wheel featuring our number one subscriber Mr Joe and his sexy Honda VTX 1800 C.
The Honda VTX series is a line of V-twin Honda cruiser motorcycles inspired by the Zodiac concept shown at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show. The Honda VTX 1800 was launched in 2001 as a 2002 model.] At the time this bike was introduced the Honda VTX engine was the largest displacement production V-twin in the world, but that distinction would be short-lived as the VTX1800 was superseded in 2004 by the 2.0-liter Kawasaki Vulcan 2000., Nevertheless, the VTX 1800 still produced better 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile times.
VTX stands for V-Twin Extreme. The VTX1300 line was introduced for the 2003 model year, which evolved into the VT1300C line starting with the 2010 model year.
In addition to the 52° V-twin layout, commonalities for the 1800 and 1300 powertrains include:
radiator with cooling fan;
cylinder heads with two intake valves and a single, larger, exhaust valve;
rocker arms with screw-and-locknut clearance adjusters;
electronic control unit with 3-D ignition maps for each cylinder;
two spark plugs per cylinder;
dry sump oil system with the oil tank inside the gearbox case;
shaft final-drive.
Making amends for years of underperforming V-twins, Honda set out to produce a cruiser with the biggest CID ever and so designed a big bike with a muscular looking body that was long and low to the ground, featuring significant rake and trail. Honda claimed that the 1800 put out 159 N⋅m (117 lbf⋅ft) of torque at only 3,000 rpm and 75 kW (101 hp) at 5000 rpm, making the VTX1800 one of the most powerful production V-twin motorcycles of its time. (See infobox for measured horsepower and torque values.)
On the VTX1800, Honda updated its linked braking feature, instead of having the usual separate hand and foot brakes, the hand brake operated two-thirds of the front pistons while the foot operated the other third in front and all the rear via a proportioning valve.The induction system was Honda's programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system using a Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor in the small throttle areas until the standard throttle position sensor (Alpha N) took over at greater throttle opening values. The VTX1800 also had an emission control system that utilized air injection and catalytic converter controlled by the ECU to reduce hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen to levels surpassing emissions standards.
The 52-degree V-twin included an offset-dual-pin crankshaft, a design first used on the 1983 Honda Shadow to produce perfect primary balance, as well as two primary-shaft-mounted counterbalancer weights to reduce the inevitable rocking couple vibration in a large V-twin engine.
There were three 2002 models, the initial VTX1800C Classic and then two Retro models, the VTX1800R with cast wheels plus the VTX1800S with spoke wheels (and tube-type tires). When the VTX1800C was introduced in 2001, it was known as the VTX1800, or more often simply called the VTX.Honda of Japan announced the immediate importation of the American-manufactured VTX1800 cruiser model for their domestic market.
Compared to the Retro models (and the others that would follow) the VTX1800 type C was identifiable by its two-into-one exhaust system, and its speedometer mounted within the handlebar risers All the other models had staggered dual exhausts and a tank-mounted speedometer, as well as a larger radiator.
Honda's sales of the VTX1800 by late 2003 were approaching 30,000 units.[15] A new model was introduced in late 2003 for the 2004 model year; the VTX1800N took its Neo-Retro style cues from the limited edition Valkyrie Rune.
Honda added a more performance-oriented VTX1800F model in 2005, which had low-profile radial tires on cast alloy wheels with a five twin-spoke design, and also incorporated an LCD tachometer and clock into the tank-mounted speedometer. As one of the motorcycles that helped to define the Performance Cruiser market, the VTX1800F faced competition from the Yamaha Warrior, Victory Hammer, Kawasaki Mean Streak, and the Harley-Davidson Street Rod.
A VTX1800T Tourer model equipped with saddlebags holding 24 liters (0.85 cu ft) each, a windshield and a passenger backrest, was included in the 2007 line-up.[19] 2008 was the final year for Honda's jumbo twin, available in three models: VTX1800N; VTX1800S; and VTX1800T.
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I've got over 100,000 miles on my 2005 VTX 1800F and have never had a stator issue.
That's great to hear man! Keep slayin!!
Bunk....these bikes have zero issues with stators. If there's is one thing you might need to keep and eye on, its a small percentage experience radiator leaks (the mounting tab spot welds have had a tendency to crack on a rare occasion, causing a pin hole leak) and fork seal wear. Otherwise....these are literally gas and go bikes. Hell...they don't even run on high test. Just plain old Regular 87-octane.
VTX are American as any dam Hardly ever start, I rode Honda when Honda was Great, Today I still ride Honda because there still Great, Harley-Davidson ask more and gives less than any others out there, Big wish dream nightmares on BS 1970s no improvement, oil leak kings of the trailer park, That VTX 1300 or 1800 will run around the world twice while Harley at the shop popping your wallet like a Saturday-night drunk talking about how great they are while your oil dripping on there concrete sidewalks
The only issue these bikes have is the rear wheel bearing go bad if you drive it too hard (very quickly)
Thumbs up if you love the Metric Cruiser game as much as our homie and number one Subscriber the legendary Mr Joe!
Nice Bike Honda makes great bikes! This is from a Harley guy. I like all the chrome.
They are all great with their pro's and con's - Thanks for stopping by to check out the video dude! We got more Harley vids coming in the pipe so stay tuned!
I have a Harley Davidson Fatbob and a Honda VTX1800c, the vtx is my favorite. De-smog it and you can feel the torque increase, plus it makes it run smoother.
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Have owned 2 VTX 1800's. A C model and a N model which i still own and I've put tons of miles on both of them and never had an issue. Just batteries, Brakes and Tires and the occasional spark plugs. Awesome bikes
Good bikes for sure. 🤙🤙
Yea, the mechanic talking is full of shit. and contradicts himself
My first bike was an 82 Suzuki GS 700es, a 2003 Kawasaki KLR 650 enduro, 98 Sportster 883, and my last bike was a 2002 Honda VTX 1800N which was by far my favorite bike ever. I sold that 8 years ago and regretted it everyday. However, I saw a local Yamaha dealer was selling a 2007 Honda VTX 1800R with a Memphis Shade batwing fairing and a Mustang seat. I ran down to check it out, put some cash together and I’m now back in the saddle. Nothing better than hitting the throttle and being thrown back in the seat. VTX oh how I’ve missed you !
I bought mine new in September 2002. No major issues. Love my '02 VTX 1800 C. Just repeating for my style in 2017 and a little valve cover leak .... fixed it and I love my bike. Ride 85 mph for 20 miles to work every day....and back home. Love this bikm Been riding it for 20 years.
Thanks for sharing!
Those harley guys stay out the way of these machines
Different stokes for different folks homie
@@ChampionCycle 7 seconds in. The long red bike right side of the garage
Fantastic video! Many thanks to the crew at Champion Cycle. Hands down the best motorcycle shop there is, was, or ever will be!
Anytime homie!!
Hey Joe! Where u get the floor boards and brown seat saddle bags from?
@@cadillacsmith5339 The saddle bags are Mustang seats. But you there are automotive upholstery that can create virtually anything you fancy from your existing seat.
Floor boards are Cobra
@@MrJo1340 Thanks!!!
@@cadillacsmith5339 the floor boards are from Cobra
This totally makes me regret selling my vtx :..( Sweet bike dude!
Yeah they are sweet
This is such a lovely bike. Such comfy for long cruising
For sure
Love mine. Those Dunlop’s are sticky even in the rain. Great setup Joe! 👍
MrJoe knows what’s up 🤘🏼
Love my Elite 4’s on my 1800. It’s a must have if you ride year round. Next 1800 is gonna be a majority copy of this one. Beautiful. 😃✌️
nice I started on a Guzzi V7 and went to concours 14, eventually had a 2002 VTX 1800r what a great bike! currently on a Vulcan 2000 but miss the VTX
Nice rides 👌
I love vtx
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Beautiful bike bro!
2008 VTX 1800F2 with power commander and custom street sweeper pipes with skull shaped k & n air cleaner. Biggest fattest rear tire that will fit. This is the best bike anywhere! Bulletproof and I call it my fuel injected shaft drive water cooled Harley eater. Triumph Rocket can't hang with my baby. Honda quit making this beast. The Vanguard engine is unmatched and they should resurrect it immediately. BEST BIKE EVER!
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This is from a Harley God one of the neatest points you don't have to put stage one says to say three or four to make it go and it's reliable
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They know about these toys and dont want none
Different stokes for different folks lots of toys out there for everyone!
Love that brown leather 🙌🏼🔥
Agreed. 🤙🤙
Very sharp bike love it,I have a 98 honda vt1100 aero c3 love my bike do u have any comments on the new e15 fuel I live in texas we just got that here
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Y’all got that pc3 on yet. I have one and the torque is something your not ready for. I thought I was gonna come of the back of it when I first gunned it man it’s just awesome.
Unfortunately, our main man Joe sold it. He bought a victory 🤯
@@ChampionCycle darn
Hello, how are you? Very nice video, I have a honda shadow vlx 600 of the 93 American version, a very good machine, now I am about to acquire a 2005 vtx 1800cc with 8 thousand miles, it was stored for a long time but from the photos you can see that it is very good careful, I want to take that leap from a 600 to an 1800, I think these machines are indestructible, they are very faithful, greetings from Chile
Sweet dude. Gracias pues
Man that's a huge jump from 600cc to 1800cc the weight will be double hopefully your prepared for it good luck,u should find a ace or aero vt1100 first
This is definitely by no means a beginner's bike.
In my humble opinion you need to be a competent tenured rider to properly handle a bike with this kind of displacement.
I know this is an older video...but I have an 02 C model...and want to add a crash bar and highway peg set up. Can you tell me which one that is your running? Also....any issues or tips for adding the V&H pipes and power commander? Those three things are next on my list. THANKS!
Sorry brother. Don't remember much about this one. If Mr.Joe sees the question he'll surely Chime in. ✌️✌️
Mr Joe! Where did you get that detachable windshield mount?
Thanks
Good question..... hopefully Mr.joe will answer.
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did joe ever do the power commander? i got an 07 1800 with Cobra Pipes and the commander made a huuge difference.
No, he wound up selling the bike and buying a bigger Victory. 🙃
If you do end up needing any Dyno work see the Man Danny @Champion Cycle for all your needs
I didn't end up doing the Power Commander only because i sold the bike. I would however highly recommend that what ever you need done to your ride, take it to experts at Champion Cycle.
Whether it's a Dyni tune, a rebuild or just a simple oil change the crew at Champion take care of you.
Where is the best place to buy chrome aftermarket parts for the VTX1800? I have an 05 Honda VTX1800R2 that I want to bling out.
There are various VTX 1800 forums and social media platforms you can find online where ppl are selling lots discontinued parts and accessories
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Hey what make of bike is that red one in the background?
At what time?
@@ChampionCycle 7 second mark. Right side in garage. Long red cruiser
What year forward did Harleya become less breakful?
Sorry dude, not following your question....
@@ChampionCycle 😂😂😂Just saw what I had posted lol. I need to start reading what I am posting or stop putting things on you tube so late at night. I thing for some reason I was trying to ask when did HD motors became less faulty as people were typing things like some of them can be money pit due to technical issues... Any way I love Honda vtx1800 as it is looks great and is cheaper to maintain by my research than harley... if it ever going to break in first place. The only thing that would prevent me from it being my first would be that I might want to stick to it for life even being only 41 and since they so good I might then not try anything inbeetwen. So far apart from Honda and HD there is not much left that I would like to ride but still researching. Have a safe journeys 👍
Definitely more understandable 🤣🤣. But ya, you hit the nail on the head dude. Ride safe 🤙🤙
You buy a Honda because you love riding. You buy a Harley because you love Bikes.
Different strokes for different folks....
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I stopped at led lights. bleah
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Stator issues? Yeah, for 1980s-era Goldwings, not 00s VTX 1800s.
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too much chrome period.oh did i mention i hate chrome.nice bike.
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Mostly stock as far as mechanical.
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Auto correct...sucks.
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Rather see the 109 in the background
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one of my favorite bikes of all times started with Honda went to Harley got tired of my bike being in the shop went back to Honda to each there own my Harley was a 2008 ultra 19000 miles and was a total piece of crap you name it it went wrong i bought a 1999 Honda Goldwing with 20000 miles on it rode it for 5 years it had 88k on it when i sold it never did anything to it but breaks oil changes and changed plugs one time in my opinion Hondas over all quality is much better than Harley i own a 06 vtx now had 3k on it when i bought it paid 5 k for it lol now has 18k on it 0 issues hey great vid guys
Thanks dude
The VTX 1800 is a great machine. My only issue with it is it was very top heavy