Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

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Break-in Guidelines
Technical Information
Help assure your motorcycle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you ride during the
f irst 300 miles (500 km).
During this period, avoid f ull-throttle
starts and rapid acceleration.
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183
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment
Technical Information
Sustained riding at lower altitudes with the
lean high-altitude setting may cause rough
idling, stalling, or engine damage f rom
overheating. Your engine’s air-f uel mixture becomes
overly rich when operated at high altitudes.
Above 6,500 f eet (2,000 m), a rich
mixture can cause driveability problems,
reduce engine perf ormance, and increase
f uel consumption. To compensate, you
can have the carburetor adjusted for high
altitude riding. See...

(2) vehicle emission control information
label (Canada only) (1) vehicle emission control information
label UNDERSEAT
(1)(2) (3)
(3) vacuum hose routing diagram label
(California only)
184
Exhaust Emission Requirements
Noise Emission RequirementsWarranty Compliance
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
The U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), the Calif ornia Air
Resources Board (CARB), and Transport
Canada require that your motorcycle
comply with applicable exhaust emissions
standards...

185
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
Source of Exhaust Emissions
The Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram label
( ) is attached on the rear fender under
the seat (Calif ornia only). The Vehicle Emission Control
Information label ( ) ( ) is attached on
the rear fender under the seat.The combustion process produces carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx),
and hydrocarbons (HC). Control of
hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is
very important because, under certain
conditions, they react to f...

186
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
Exhaust Emission Control System
Secondary Air Injection System
Crankcase Emission Control System Oxidation Catalytic Converter
The exhaust emission control system
includes a secondary air supply system,
and an oxidation catalytic converter.
No adjustment to these systems should be
made although periodic inspection of the
components is recommended.
The secondary air injection system
introduces f iltered air into the exhaust
gases in the exhaust port. The...

187
Problems That May Affect Motorcycle
Exhaust Emissions Evaporative Emission Control System
(Calif ornia only)
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
If you are aware of any of the f ollowing
symptoms, have the vehicle inspected and
repaired by your authorized Honda
motorcycle dealer.
Symptoms:
Hard starting or stalling af ter starting
Rough idle
Misf iring or backf iring during
acceleration
Af ter-burning (backf iring)
Poor perf ormance (driveability) and
poor f uel economy This motorcycle...

188
Noise Emission Control System
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
Removal of , or puncturing the muf f ler,
baffles, header pipes or any other
component which conducts exhaust
gases.
Removal of , or puncturing of any part
of the intake system.
Lack of proper maintenance.
Replacing any moving parts of the
vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or intake
system, with parts other than those
specified by the manufacturer. AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED
TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE
THE FOLLOWING ACTS:...

189Technical Information
Catalytic Converter
A defective catalytic converter contributes
to air pollution, and can impair your
engine’s perf ormance. Follow these
guidelines to protect your motorcycle’s
catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a
small amount of leaded gasoline can
contaminate the catalyst metals, making
the catalytic converter ineffective.
Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your motorcycle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, backf iring,
stalling or otherwise not...

190
Oxygenated Fuels
Technical Information
Some conventional gasolines are being
blended with alcohol or an ether
compound. These gasolines are
collectively referred to as oxygenated
fuels. To meet clean air standards, some
areas of the United States and Canada use
oxygenated f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be sure it is
unleaded and meets the minimum octane
rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try to
conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some states/
provinces...

191
Oxygenated Fuels
Technical Information
Oxygenated f uels can damage paint and
plastic. Damage caused by spilled f uel is
not covered by warranty. Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of an
oxygenated f uel containing more than the
percentages of oxygenates mentioned
above are not covered under warranty.
Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and
plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
f illing the f uel tank. Wipe up any spills
immediately.
If you notice any undesirable...