How-To: Install V&H Cruzer Pipes & Jet Kit Shadow 600 VLX 97-07
Do you want to wake up your stock sounding and performing Shadow? The first and easiest modifications you can make is to install a less restrictive & better sounding exhaust, along with a carburetor jet kit.
In this 1 hour and 30 minute long video, I take you through the process step by step on installing Vance & Hines Cruzer pipes and their stage one jet kit. Save yourself some money and do it yourself!
View the video sample above, or click below to get the full length video, which streams instantly with unlimited views. Have a question along the way? Email support is included.
Year, Make, Model
In this video, a 2007 Honda Shadow 600 VLX single carb is featured. It covers models 1997-2007.
Symptoms
None. However, jetting is typically lean from the factory. Also, since we are changing the exhaust out, the jetting also needs to be altered to make sure it runs correctly. Finally, none of the aftermarket jet kits address the pilot circuit, so I went ahead and increased the pilot jet size as well.
Results
With new pipes and the carburetor properly jetted, the throttle response is much better and the engine seems to have gained some power.
Tools
Here is a list of tools used for this project. Note the phillips screws are actually JIS, and the fuel screw uses a “D” shaped tool. The “D” shaped tool that comes with the jet kit will work, however the bit allows you to use an extension and less chance of burning yourself. You can find everything below on Amazon.
Vessel 125943 908 P3x150 Impacta Screwdriver
Vessel Megadora 980 Impacta P2x150 #2 JIS Cross Point Impact Screwdriver
Motion Pro Replacement D-Shaped Bit for Hex Driver 08-0242
Parts
Below are all the parts used in this project. You can buy them from Amazon.
Vance & Hines Exhaust Cruzers for Honda Shadow VLX600 98-07
EBC Keihin RD N424-21 Slow Jets (Pilot) – Jet Size 48 EBC424-21-48
Other helpful videos
Once jetting is complete, you have to check for vacuum leaks and tune your fuel screw. This is covered in the video, however, the videos below cover everything in more detail.
Comments
Has this video or blog post helped you out? Comment below.
Hello. I came looking for tuning after I installed the TJMax horsepower jet kit. His tuning instructions are minimal.
I watched your video but you blew through it so fast I got nothing.
I come to your website for the extended version. It’s not here.
I clicked on the link to the service manual download. Nothing there.
I’m in the middle of tuning and I wanted to know how you tuned for a velocity stack and the same exhaust pipes I have.
So what jet sizes and needle shim and turns on the screw did you end up with.
Thanks
Tommy,
The full video covers jetting and also comes with the service manual. Have you tried calling the vendor and asking what jetting they recommend?
Matt
I would like to see the full video you made, at normal speed.
Would you provide a link to the full video, I could not find it on your site.
If TJ Brutal Customs was any help I would not be talking to you.
Here is the direct link to full video: https://matthewmcrepair.gumroad.com/l/beyn
Please note that I cover a different brand jet kit. You have different mods and will require different jetting. I can offer email support if you get stuck.
Matt