What causes Carburetor clogging from ethanol fuel sitting on the Honda Vt1100 Shadow?

Cold start behavior, idle quality, fuel petcock condition Estimated fix cost: $80-$200

What causes Cam chain tensioner wear causing engine noise on the Honda Vt1100 Shadow?

Rattling on startup, listen at idle when cold Estimated fix cost: $150-$400

Battery voltage at idle, check for dim lights Estimated fix cost: $200-$350

Oil residue on fork tubes, soft front suspension Estimated fix cost: $100-$250

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Honda Vt1100 Shadow. What to check and how much repairs cost.

MODERATE

Cold start behavior, idle quality, fuel petcock condition

Fix cost: $80-$200

SERIOUS

Rattling on startup, listen at idle when cold

Fix cost: $150-$400

SERIOUS

Battery voltage at idle, check for dim lights

Fix cost: $200-$350

MODERATE

Oil residue on fork tubes, soft front suspension

Fix cost: $100-$250

☐Cold start it yourself, listen carefully

☐Check battery voltage while running

☐Inspect fork tubes for oil seepage

☐Ask for full maintenance history

Solid cruiser, easy to maintain, long-lived