[Don C]

I know the information will be released this week sometime but I just hate to wait. I don't know weather to buy the 06 or to wait for the 07

Has anyone heard any good rumors

 

[Shutterbug]

All I've heard from my dealer is this week, nothing more.

 

[Blackbird]

My brother spoke to Canyon Honda, in Scotsdale AZ, they told him the new V's will be on display at some kind of dealer show that starts on the 9th. I have eagerly awaited teh relase of the 07's myself. My brother is waiting to get his bike until he sees the 07's, and I'm getting tired of waiting. I hope the bike stays the same, but that they add fuel injection to it. Oh, and my brother would be real happy if it comes in pearl white, like the 07 shadow aeros do.

Keeping my fingers crossed.....

 

[Don C]

On Wednesday, September 6, from 8:00PM to 11:00PM (Pacific Time), as an
HRCA Member, you have an exclusive three-hour window to view the new
products on the HRCA Clubhouse website. This video details many of the
features on the new models. After 11:00PM, the information becomes
available on the Honda Powersports site to the general public but they
won't have access to the video.

To enjoy this exclusive peek, you must register by logging on to
www.hrca.honda.com and click on the Model Preview banner. This will save
you time on September 6.

 

[Shutterbug]

Don C, I hope you will copy the video and upload it here (or put a link), because I bought my 1300 used, so I don't have the Honda membership card, thus I cannot log on to view the video.

 

[Don C]

It is somthing that I am going to try. I am not sure if it will let me copy it and I am not sure how to upload vids gere but like I said I will try

 

[Mer]

I'm anxiously awaiting! I'm hoping they come out with a Touring model!

 

[ibified]

I wonder about them adding FI to it. If they do add FI, i wonder how long it will be before there's a retrofit available for the rest of us....

 

[Retro Rich]

I still have the odd feeling they'll go with FI on the 1300, especially since Yami brought out the liquid-cooled, 1300 V-Star with FI. I seriously doubt Honda will want that to cut into their X sales.

A retro-fit would probably cost a small fortune. Carb is AOK by me; much cheaper to re-set to your pipe/airbox set-up.

 

[DillDawg]

A retro-fit would probably cost a small fortune. Carb is AOK by me; much cheaper to re-set to your pipe/airbox set-up.

Yeah....think of everything you'll have to change.
I doubt there will ever be a retrofit.
FI is way overrated anyways.

I doubt we'll see anything at all but a few different colors (maybe)
All the action will be with the sportsbikes, with maybe something for the 1800. A mid level cruiser like ours simply isn't a top priority, which is fine by me since I love it just the way it is.

 

[ibified]

Truthfully, I wouldn't want to changeover to FI either. I can't fix FI on the side of the road if it craps out. However, I have a buddy with an X who lives out in Colorado, and when he does riding up in the mountains with lots of changes in elevation, etc, he says its a BITCH to keep the bike running right.
I keep telling him he needs to come here for advice on that, but sadly, I have failed you all to this date on that.

:spank:

 

[DillDawg]

I have a buddy with an X who lives out in Colorado, and when he does riding up in the mountains with lots of changes in elevation, etc, he says its a BITCH to keep the bike running right.
I keep telling him he needs to come here for advice on that, but sadly, I have failed you all to this date on that.

:spank:

He needs to get it jetted right first. I have, many times, changed elevation by about 6000 ft. in a days ride and had no problems at all. A lot of guys jet way too rich ("bigger is better grunt grunt")....only makes it worse the higher you go.

 

[Retro Rich]

Agreed; I've ridden and changed elevation quite a bit on some longer rides with no ill effects. If you're jetted properly (or pretty darn close to properly) you shouldn't really notice any ill effects. Like Dillon says, if you're rich to begin with, the higher you go with less dense air, the richer it will get.

 

[Don C]

Vtx 1800 touring model

I just saw the info on this. Didnt give the specs but definatly a touring bike. Still don't know whats up with the 1300 though.

 

[Big-X]

It's a retro with bags, a shield, backrest, and a badge....same thing I had back in 2003. They did black the engine and add an nice pait job but not impressed. Nothing ew for the 1300....

 

[Blackbird]

Did they say anything about EFI, or the new colors?
I'm no longer a HRCA member, Helpa fella out here!

 

[Big-X]

I posted a photo in the gen section.

Only thing "new" is the colors black/red, blue/silver (I think), & black. That's it, just a 1800R new colors with the "tourer" acc many of us already had.

Not that I really care as far as buying a new bike, I don't...I just expected more from them.

Yeah....think of everything you'll have to change.
I doubt there will ever be a retrofit.
FI is way overrated anyways.

I doubt we'll see anything at all but a few different colors (maybe)
All the action will be with the sportsbikes, with maybe something for the 1800. A mid level cruiser like ours simply isn't a top priority, which is fine by me since I love it just the way it is.

Looks like Dillon had it right. :0

 

[Blackbird]

Well, the 1800 looks real 2006. Do we know when powersports.honda.com will be updated, so we can all ask what the heck they did to call them a new year?

 

[Big-X]

Nope.

Here is the official wallpaper from Honda of the "new" VTX model...the only change to the VTX line.

Ok, now compare that to my bike in 2004, as shown in this photo (I had the windshield removed)...what is the big difference? My bike is a 2003, this was the "BIG" 2007 model...

Come on guys....

 

[ibified]

Yeah I was dissapointed as well. Wow, they gave us a couple new colors. At least they didn't raise the MSRP on it...

I'm not overly impressed with the 1800T either. its basically an 1800R with bags, a sissy bar, and a windscreen. Thanks, but I'd rather select my OWN damn windscreen, bags, and sissybar.

And I bet the seat STILL sucks....