Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

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Air Cleaner
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Using the wrong air cleaner may result in
premature engine damage.Improper or lack of proper air cleaner
maintenance can cause poor perf ormance
and premature engine wear. Refer to on page .
Service the air cleaner more frequently if
you ride in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Your Honda dealer can help you
determine the correct service interval f or
your riding conditions.
Your motorcycle’s air cleaner has very
specif ic perf ormance requirements. Use a
new genuine Honda air cleaner specified
f or your model or an air cleaner of
equivalent quality.Proper air cleaner maintenance can
prevent premature engine wear or damage,
expensive repairs, low engine power, poor
gas mileage, and spark plug f ouling. 56
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							RIGHT SIDE
(1)
(1) bolts
(2) air cleaner
housing cover(3) air cleaner
(4) air cleaner case (2) (3)
(4)
93 Replacement
Air Cleaner
Servicing Your Honda
Remove the f ive bolts (1), and remove
the air cleaner housing cover (2).
Remove the air cleaner (3).
Discard the air cleaner.
Thoroughly clean the inside of the air
cleaner case (4).
Install a new air cleaner.
Install the removed parts in reverse
order of removal. 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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							(1) crankcase breather tube plug(1) RIGHT FRONT
94Draining
Crankcase Breather
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Service the crankcase breather more
f requently if your motorcycle is ridden in
the rain or often at full throttle. Service the
breather if you can see deposits in the
transparent section of the drain tube.
Place a drain pan under the crankcase
breather tube plug ( ).
Remove the plug to drain the deposits in
the tube.
Reinstall the crankcase breather tube
plug. 1.
2.
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							Type
viscosity
(weight)SAE 80
LEFT REAR
(2)
(1)
(1) oil filler cap
(2) oil filler holehypoid gear oil
95 Oil Recommendation
Checking & Adding Oil
Final Drive Oil
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .Place the motorcycle on its side stand
on a firm, level surface.
Remove the oil filler cap ( ).
Check the oil level. It should be f lush
with the lower edge of the oil f iller hole
().
If the level is low, check for leaks. Add
the recommended oil through the oil
filler hole until it reaches the lower
edge of the opening.
Install the oil f iller cap. 1.
2.
3.
4.1
2
5. 56
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							14 lbf·ft (20 N·m , 2.0 kgf·m)
4.1 US oz (120 cm
)
LEFT REAR
(4)
(1)(3)(2)
(1) oil drain bolt
(2) oil filler cap
(3) sealing washer
(4) oil filler inspection hole
96Changing Oil
Final Drive Oil
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .Place the motorcycle on its side stand
on a firm, level surface.
Place a drain pan under the drain bolt
().
Remove the oil filler cap ( ) and the
drain bolt.
Af ter the oil has completely drained,
check that the sealing washer ( ) is in
good condition. Reinstall the drain bolt
with its sealing washer (or a new
washer, if necessary) and tighten it to
the specified torque:
Change the oil with the f inal drive at
normal operating temperature to assure
complete and rapid draining.Fill the f inal drive with the
recommended oil:
Make sure the f inal drive oil level is at
the lower edge of the oil f iller
inspection hole ( ).
Install the oil f iller cap. 1.
2.
3.
4.1
3 2
3 5.
6. 56
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							µµ 1/16 1/4 in (2 6 mm)
RIGHT HANDLEBAR
(1) lock nut (2) adjuster(2) (1)
97 Throttle Freeplay
Throttle
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .Inspection
Check freeplay at the throttle grip flange.
Freeplay:
If necessary, adjust to the specif ied range.
Adjustment
Loosen the lock nut ( ).
Turn the adjuster ( ).
After adjustment, check for smooth
rotation of the throttle grip f rom f ully
closed to fully open in all steering
positions. 1.
2.
3.1
2 56
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							98Throttle Inspection
Throttle
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Check that the throttle assembly is
positioned properly and the securing
bolts are tight.
Check f or smooth rotation of the
throttle f rom f ully open to f ully closed
in all steering positions. If there is a
problem, see your Honda dealer. 1.
2.56
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							LEFT HANDLEBAR
(1) clutch lever(1)
99 Clutch Freeplay
Clutch System
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page . Your motorcycle’s manually-activated,
wet, multiplate clutch is part of the
primary drive system. Proper f reeplay
adjustment allows a smooth, gradual
engagement when shif ting gears.
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear.56
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							µµ
µµ
´
µ
´´
3/8 13/16 in (10 20 mm)
LEFT HANDLEBAR
(2)
(3)
(())
(2) upper lock nut
(3) upper clutch cable adjuster
( ) increase freeplay
( ) decrease freeplay
(())
100
Clutch System
Servicing Your Honda
Inspection
Check freeplay:
If necessary, adjust to the specif ied
range.
Upper Adjustment
Attempt adjustment with the upper clutch
cable adjuster first.
Loosen the upper lock nut ( ).
Turn the upper clutch cable adjuster ( )
to obtain the specified freeplay.
Tighten the upper lock nut and check
the freeplay again. 1.
1.
2.
3.3 2
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							´
µ
µµ
´´(4) (5)
(4) lock nut
(5) adjusting nut( )increasefreeplay
( ) decrease free play
(())
(()) LEFT SIDE
101
Clutch System
Servicing Your Honda
Lower Adjustment Loosen the upper lock nut ( ) and turn
the upper clutch cable adjuster ( ) all
the way in (to provide maximum
f reeplay). Tighten the upper lock nut.
Loosen the lower lock nut ( ).
Turn the lower adjusting nut ( ) to
obtain the specified freeplay.
Tighten the lower lock nut and check
the adjustment. If the upper clutch cable adjuster is
threaded out near its limit –– or the correct
f reeplay cannot be obtained –– attempt
adjustment with the lower clutch cable
adjuster.
(cont’d) 1.
2.
3.
4.4
5 2
3
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