So I’ve been wanting to upgrade my bike lately, right? Then I remember I still got this old 2005 Honda Shadow 750 sitting in my garage collecting dust. Figured it’s time to see what it’s actually worth before making any moves.
First thing I did was grab my phone and search “2005 Honda Shadow 750 value”. Man, so many sketchy sites popped up asking for my email just to see basic info. No way I’m falling for that nonsense. After scrolling like crazy, I found some actual useful resources that didn’t make me sign my life away.
Checked three main things:
- Mileage: Mine’s got 22,500 miles which isn’t too bad for a bike this old
- Condition: Honestly she’s seen better days – got some rust spots near the exhaust and the seat’s peeling like crazy
- Modifications: Added those sick ape hanger handlebars last year and replaced the stock exhaust
Started crossing info from different sources. One site claimed $2,800 for “good condition” models, another said $1,900 is more realistic for my area. Huge difference! Went down the rabbit hole checking recent local Facebook marketplace sales since that’s where people actually buy these things.
Got real annoyed when some calculator asked impossible details like “original tire tread depth percentage.” Bro, it’s an 18-year-old motorcycle – those tires got replaced twice already! Ended up estimating based on what normal humans would actually know about their bikes.
After wasting half my Saturday digging through forums and ads, here’s the cold truth for my specific situation:
Private party sale: Probably can squeeze $2,200 if I clean her up real nice and wait for the right buyer. Saw one dude asking $3,500 for same model year but his looked straight outta showroom – mine absolutely does not.
Trade-in value: Oof, dealer offered me $900 flat when I called around. That stung like hell but guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
Whole process took way longer than expected but honestly? Feels good knowing exactly where I stand. Lesson learned: book values mean nothing without checking real local deals. Gonna give her a deep clean this weekend and snap some proper photos. Maybe some new rider will appreciate this old beast!
