Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

Honda DOT 4 Brake
Fluid brake
fluid
112Brake Fluid Recommendation
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
The hydraulic braking systems on your
motorcycle dissipate the heat generated by
the f riction of the brake pads on the brake
discs as the wheels are slowed.
As the brake pads wear, the brake f luid
level will drop. A leak in the system will
also cause the level to drop.
Frequently inspect the system to ensure
there are no f luid leaks. Periodically
inspect the brake fluid level and the brake
pads for wear.
If...

(1) RIGHT HANDLEBAR
(Front Brake)
(1) lower level mark
113 Fluid Level Inspection
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Brake f luid can damage plastic and
painted surf aces. Handle with care. Refer to on page .
If your inspection indicates a low f luid
level, have your Honda dealer add the
recommended brake f luid.
Do not add or replace brake f luid, except
in an emergency. If you do add f luid, have
your Honda dealer check the system as
soon as possible.
Wipe up spills immediately. Avoid...

(1) RIGHT SIDE
(Rear Brake)
(2)
(1) lower level mark
(2) upper level mark
114
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
Place your motorcycle in an upright
position on a f irm, level surf ace.
Check the fluid level.
Front : It should be above the lower
level mark ( ).
Rear : It should be between the upper
( ) and lower level marks.If the level is at or below the lower
level mark, check the brake pads for
wear (page ).
Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads
are not worn beyond the recommended
limit, have your brake...

(1)
RIGHT REAR (1) cutouts
(1) cutouts(1) RIGHT FRONT
115 Brake Pad Wear
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Brake pad wear depends upon the severity
of usage, the type of riding, and road
conditions. Generally, the pads will wear
f aster on wet and dirty roads. Inspect the
pads at each regular maintenance interval
(page ).
Check the cutouts ( ) in each pad. If
either pad is worn to the cutout, replace
both pads as a set. See your Honda dealer
for this service.156
64...

Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
causeacrashinwhichyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
116Air Pressure
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions To saf ely operate your motorcycle, your
tires must be the proper type and size, in
good condition with adequate tread, and
correctly inflated for the load you are
carrying.
The following pages give detailed...

117
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
We recommend that you visually check
your tires bef ore every ride and use an air
pressure gauge to measure the air pressure
at least once a month or any time you
think the tires might be low. Even tires
that are in good condition may lose one to
two psi per month if not checked and
adjusted regularly.
Tubeless tires have some degree of self -
sealing ability if they are punctured.
However, because leakage is often very
slow, you should look closely f or
punctures whenever...

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36 psi (250 kPa ,
2.50 kgf/cm
) 33 psi (225 kPa ,
2.25 kgf/cm
) 33 psi (225 kPa ,
2.25 kgf/cm
)
includes the weight of the rider,
passenger, all cargo & all accessoriesfront
rear
with less than
200 lbs (90 kg) of
added weight
with more than
200 lbs (90 kg) of
added weight
118Inspection
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Whenever you check the tire pressures,
you should also look f or:
Bumps or bulges in the side of the tire
or the tread. Replace any tire that has a...

0.06 in (1.5 mm)
0.08 in (2.0 mm) front
rear
(2) (1)
(1) wear indicator
(2) wear indicator location mark
119 Tire Repair
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions For the best perf ormance, you should
replace a tire before the tread depth at the
center reaches the following limits:
If the wear indicators are visible, replace
the tire immediately as it is no longer saf e.
Refer to on page .
We strongly recommend that you replace,
not repair, any tire that is punctured or
damaged. As discussed below,...

120
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
If You Have a Flat Tire,A permanent repair, such as an internal
plug patch, can be made if a tire has only a
small puncture in the tread area. With such
a repair, you should not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) f or the f irst 24 hours, or 80 mph
(130 km/h) at any time thereaf ter. In
addition, you may not be able to saf ely
carry as much weight. If you choose to
have a tire repaired, be sure the repair
work is perf ormed by a prof essional and
that the wheel is balanced before you...

Installing improper tires on your
motorcycle can affect handling
and stability. This can cause a
crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this owner’s
manual.
121 Tire ReplacementServicing Your Honda
Tires
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
The tires that came on your motorcycle
were designed to match the performance
capabilities of your motorcycle and
provide the best combination of handling,
braking, durability, and comf ort.
You...