What causes Carburetor gumming from sitting, poor idle on the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT750C2)?

Cold start, stumble off idle, hanging revs Estimated fix cost: $150-$400

What causes Rear cylinder rocker/valve noise, tight clearances on the Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT750C2)?

Ticking at idle, valve adjustment service records Estimated fix cost: $200-$500

Battery voltage at 3000 rpm, 13.5-14.5V Estimated fix cost: $300-$700

Lever feel, fluid color, pad and rotor wear Estimated fix cost: $100-$250

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT750C2). What to check and how much repairs cost.

MODERATE

Cold start, stumble off idle, hanging revs

Fix cost: $150-$400

MODERATE

Ticking at idle, valve adjustment service records

Fix cost: $200-$500

SERIOUS

Battery voltage at 3000 rpm, 13.5-14.5V

Fix cost: $300-$700

MINOR

Lever feel, fluid color, pad and rotor wear

Fix cost: $100-$250

☐Cold start, listen for top-end ticking

☐Check charging voltage with multimeter running

☐Inspect fork seals and rear shocks

☐Verify service records, especially valve adjustments

Very reliable shaft-drive cruiser with basic maintenance