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==1983==
==1983==
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[[Image:1983_honda_Vt500c.gif|left|thumb|1983 Honda VT500C]]
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The Honda Shadow 500, designated VT500C'83, was sold in 1983. Two colors were available: Candy Wineberry Red and Black. The fuel tank and rear fender were one of the two basic colors (red or black), but the side covers were chrome and the engine covers were black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was rectangular and chrome. There was only a single horn.
The Honda Shadow 500, designated VT500C'83, was sold in 1983. Two colors were available: Candy Wineberry Red and Black. The fuel tank and rear fender were one of the two basic colors (red or black), but the side covers were chrome and the engine covers were black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was rectangular and chrome. There was only a single horn.
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==1984==
==1984==
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[[Image:1984_honda_Vt500c.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda VT500C]][[Image:1984_honda_Vt500c_1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Honda VT500C]]
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==1985==
==1985==
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[[Image:1985_honda_Vt500c.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Honda VT500C]]
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The VT500C'85 Shadow 500 was sold in 1985 in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was round and chrome. The bike had dual horns. The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest. The side covers were the basic color (red or black). The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged. The "HONDA" gas tank logo was curved. The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC080*FM200005
The VT500C'85 Shadow 500 was sold in 1985 in one of two colors: Candy Glory Red or Black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was round and chrome. The bike had dual horns. The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest. The side covers were the basic color (red or black). The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged. The "HONDA" gas tank logo was curved. The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC080*FM200005


==1986==
==1986==
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[[Image:1986_honda_Vt500c.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Honda VT500C]]
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The VT500C'86 Shadow 500 was sold in 1986 in one of two colors: Candy Scorpio Red or Black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was round and chrome. The bike had dual horns. The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest. The side covers were the basic color (red or black). The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged. The "HONDA" gas tank logo was curved. The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC080*GM300001
The VT500C'86 Shadow 500 was sold in 1986 in one of two colors: Candy Scorpio Red or Black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was round and chrome. The bike had dual horns. The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest. The side covers were the basic color (red or black). The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged. The "HONDA" gas tank logo was curved. The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC080*GM300001


[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT500C]]
[[Category:Honda motorcycles|VT500C]]