Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Continuing to ride with low oil pressure
can cause serious engine damage. If you check your engine oil level
regularly, you should never see the low oil
pressure indicator while riding. Normally,
it will only light momentarily when you
turn the ignition switch ON. Occasionally,
it may flicker at or near idling speed.
Lowoilpressuremaybecausedbyanoil
leak, a low oil level, or some problem in
the engine’s lubrication system.
If the...

30A
10A, 5A
other fuses main fuse
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If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
All of the electrical circuits on your
motorcycle have fuses to protect them
f rom damage caused by excess current
f low (short circuit or overload).
If something electrical on your motorcycle
stops working, the f irst thing you should
check for is a blown fuse.
Determine f rom the chart on the circuit
f use box cover which f use or f uses control
that component. Check those f uses f irst,
but check all the f uses bef ore...

(1)
(4)(5)
(5) blown fuse (2)
(3)
(1) main fuse
(2) wire connector
(3) starter magnetic switch
(4) spare main fuse
RIGHT SIDE
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If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Main Fuse Access:
Disconnect the wire connector ( ) of
the starter magnetic switch ( ).
Reconnect the wire connector. To access the main fuse ( ), remove
the right side cover (page ).
Pull the main f use out. If it is blown ( ),
install the spare main f use ( ). 3.
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CIRCUIT FUSE
RIGHT SIDE(8)
(8) blown fuse (6)
(6) cover(7)
(7) spare fuses
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If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the chance
of damage to the electrical system. Circuit Fuse Access:
If you do not have a replacement f use with
the proper rating f or the circuit, install one
with a lower rating. Open the f use box cover ( ).
Install the right side cover.
To check or replace a circuit fuse, pull
the old f use out of its...

166
If a Fuse Blows
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If you do not have a spare f use and you
cannot ride the motorcycle without f ixing
theproblem,takeafuseofthesamerating
or a lower rating f rom one of the other
circuits that you can do without
temporarily.
If you replace a blown f use with a spare
fuse that has a lower rating, replace the
f use with the correct rating as soon as you
can. Also remember to replace any spare
f uses that were installed.
If the replacement f use of the same rating
burns out...

167
If You Crash
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Transporting Your Motorcycle, Personal saf ety is your f irst priority af ter
any accident. If you or anyone else has
been injured, take time to assess the
severity of the injuries and whether it is
saf e to continue riding. Call f or
emergency assistance if needed. Also
f ollow applicable laws and regulations if
another person or vehicle is involved in
the accident.
If you decide you are capable of riding
saf ely, caref ully inspect your motorcycle
for...

168
If You Lose Your Key
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Be sure to record your key number in the
Quick Reference section at the rear of the
manual. You’ll need this number to have a
duplicate key made.
A lost key won’t be a problem if you take
preventative action. Store one duplicate
key in a saf e place at home and carry a
second duplicate in your wallet.If you lose your key and aren’t carrying a
duplicate, either get your spare or have
one made. If you don’t know your key
number, call the dealer you...

169
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Jump starting is not recommended,
especially if you use an automobile battery.
The greater amperage of an automobile
battery when the car engine is running can
damage your motorcycle’s electrical
system.
Bump starting is also not recommended.
If you can’t charge the battery or it
appears unable to hold a charge, contact
your Honda dealer.
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Technical Inf ormation
Technical Information
This section contains dimensions,
capacities, and other technical data, plus
inf ormation on government requirements
and how to break-in your motorcycle........................... Vehicle Identif ication . 172
...................................... Specif ications . 175
............................. Break-in Guidelines . 182
High Altitude Carburetor
........................................... Adjustment . 183
.................. Emission Control Systems ....