Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

							152Should You Repair or Replace a
Tire?
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Inflate the tire:
Plug the hole:Tubeless tires have
some self -sealing ability if they are
punctured and the result is usually just a
slow leak. If this is the case, you can try
inf lating the tire to see if it will hold air
pressure. If you can see a nail or other
object embedded in the tire tread, do not
remove it at this time.
Theideahereistodo
something to temporarily stop the leak.
If you have a tubeless tire repair kit,
you can pull out the nail and try
insertinganexternalpluginthe
puncture. Follow the instructions that
came with the repair kit and be sure to
inf late the tire to the correct pressure.We strongly recommend that you replace,
not permanently repair, any tire that is
punctured or damaged, even if the tire has
only a minor puncture. For a f ull
discussion of repairs and replacement, see
page .119
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							(2)(1) RIGHT SIDE
(1) fixing bolts
(2) brake caliper assembly
153 Emergency Front Wheel
Removal/Installation
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Park your motorcycle on a f irm, level
surface.
Carefully raise the center of the
motorcycle with a chain hoist.
(cont’d) Removal We recommend wheel removal be done
only by your Honda dealer or another
qualified mechanic. Do not attempt to
remove the wheel on your own. Wheel
removal requires mechanical skill and
prof essional tools.
1.
2.56
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							RIGHT FRONT
(4) (3)
(3) axle bolt (4) axle pinch bolts
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If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Remove the f ixing bolts ( ) and
remove the right caliper assembly ( ).
To avoid damage to the brake hose
during removal, support the caliper
assembly so that it doesn’t hang f rom
the hose. Do not twist the brake hose.
Avoid getting grease, oil, or dirt on
the disc or pad surfaces. Any
contamination can cause poor brake
performance or rapid pad wear after
reassembly.Remove the axle bolt ( ), and then
loosen the right and lef t axle pinch bolts
(). 3.
1
24. 3
4
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							LEFT FRONT
(5)
(5) front axle(6) (7)
(4)(6) index line (7) surface
155
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Avoid depressing the brake lever and
brake pedal when the wheel is off the
motorcycle. This will f orce the
caliper pistons out of the cylinders.
The result will be loss of brake f luid.
If this occurs, the brake system will
require service. See your Honda
dealer for this service.Installation
(cont’d) Remove the f ront axle ( ), wheel and
side collars. Position the wheel between the f ork
legs. Install the side collars and insert
the f ront axle shaf t f rom the lef t side,
through the lef t f ork leg and wheel hub.
To avoid damaging the brake pads
while installing the wheel, caref ully
f it the brake disc between the pads.
Align the index line ( ) of the axle
shaft with the recessed surface ( ) of
the f ork leg. 5
1. 5.
2.
7 6
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							22 lbf·ft (30 N·m , 3.1 kgf·m)16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m) 16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)
43 lbf·ft (59 N·m , 6.0 kgf·m)
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If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
To avoid damaging the brake pads
while installing the brake caliper
assembly, carefully fit the brake disc
between the pads.
Operate the f ront brake and pump the
f ork several times. Check f or f ree
wheel rotation after the brake is
released. Recheck the wheel if the brake
drags or the wheel does not rotate f reely. Install the caliper f ixing bolts and
tighten to the specified torque:Tighten the axle pinch bolts on the right
f ork leg to the specif ied torque:
If a torque wrench was not used f or
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
as possible to verif y proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capability. Tighten the axle bolt to the specif ied
torque: Tighten the axle pinch bolts on the left
f ork leg to the specif ied torque:
Install the brake caliper assembly onto
the f ork leg. 5.
6.
7. 4. 3. 8.
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							(1) LEFT REAR
(2)
(1) axle shaft
(2) final drive gear case
157 Emergency Rear Wheel
Removal/Installation
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
We recommend wheel removal be done
only by your Honda dealer or another
qualified mechanic. Do not attempt to
remove the wheel on your own. Wheel
removal requires mechanical skill and
prof essional tools.
Removal
Park your motorcycle on a f irm, level
surface.
Carefully raise the center of the
motorcycle with a chain hoist.While holding the other end of the axle
shaf t ( ) with a wrench, remove the
axle nut ( ).
(cont’d) 1.
2.3.
1
563
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							RIGHT REAR
(5)
(6) (4)
(3)
(3) axle nut
(4) brake bracket
bolt(5) brake bracket
(6) muffler bracket
bolts
158
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Avoid depressing the brake pedal
when the wheel is off the motorcycle.
This will f orce the caliper pistons out
of the cylinders. The result will be a
loss of brake f luid. If this occurs, the
brake system will require service.
See your Honda dealer f or this
service. Avoid getting grease, oil, or dirt on
the disc or pad surfaces. Any
contamination can cause poor brake
performance or rapid pad wear after
reassembly. To avoid damage to the brake hose
during removal, support the caliper
assembly so that it doesn’t hang f rom
the hose. Do not twist the brake hose.
Remove the rear brake bracket ( ).Remove the wheel and side collar,
keeping the muf f ler on right side.
Pull the axle shaf t out. Remove the rear brake bracket bolt ( ).
Remove the muf f ler bracket bolts ( ).
Move the wheel to the right to separate
it from the final drive gear case ( ),
avoiding the muf f ler to right side. 4.
6. 5.
7.
8.9.
56
4
2
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							81 lbf·ft (110 N·m , 11.2 kgf·m)
25 lbf·ft (34 N·m , 3.5 kgf·m) 51 lbf·ft (69 N·m , 7.0 kgf·m)
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If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Installation
Before installing the wheel, check that the
wheel hub and final drive gear splines are
coated with molybdenum disulf ide paste
(USA only: Pro Honda Moly 60 Paste, or
equivalent).
Position the wheel between the
swingarm and the f inal drive gear case,
be sure the splines on the wheel hub f it
into the final drive gear case.
Install the side collar, rear brake bracket
and rear brake bracket bolt.
To avoid damaging the brake pads
while setting the brake caliper
assembly over the brake disc,
carefully fit the brake disc between
the pads.Tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque:
Install the muffler bracket bolts and
tighten to the specified torque:
Af ter installing the wheel, apply the
brake several times. Check for free
wheel rotation after the brake is
released. Recheck the wheel if the brake
drags or the wheel does not rotate f reely.
If a torque wrench was not used f or
installation, see your Honda dealer as
soon as possible to verif y proper
assembly. Improper assembly may lead
to loss of braking capability. Insert the rear axle shaf t f rom the lef t
side, through the f inal drive gear case,
wheel hub and rear brake bracket.Tighten the rear brake bracket bolt to
the specified torque:
2. 1.
3.4.
5.
6.
7.
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							160
If Your Engine Overheats
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Continuing to ride with an overheated
engine can cause serious engine damage. Normally, the temperature of the coolant
in the cooling system will rise to a level
about midway between cold and boiling.
Hot weather may cause the temperature to
rise higher than normal. So will temporary
stress such as climbing a hill. If you’re
stuck in stop-and-go traf f ic, the
temperature may climb some, but the
radiator f an is designed to prevent
overheating. Be aware of these variations.
If the coolant temperature indicator (page
) comes on f or no apparent reason,
pull saf ely to the side of the road. If
possible, park in a shady area.A steaming engine indicates a coolant
leak. Shut the engine of f and wait until
the steaming stops. Look f or a leak, but
don’t touch the engine or radiator
system. Let everything cool of f f irst.
If there’s no obvious problem, leave the
engine on so the f an and coolant
circulating system can continue
working. Monitor the temperature
indicator. The indicator may turn of f
after a brief stop with no load on the
engine. 13
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							161
If Your Engine Overheats
Taking Care of the Unexpected
If the reserve tank is low or empty, don’t
ride without adding coolant (page ).
Af ter adding coolant, turn the engine on
and check the temperature indicator.
If the indicator doesn’t turn of f , do not
ride. The engine needs repair. Transportyour motorcycle to a Honda dealer
(page ).
If the temperature drops to normal,
check the coolant level. If it has gone
down, add more coolant.
If you are able to resume riding, continue
to monitor the temperature indicator
f requently.
If there’s a mild leak, you can ride f or
awhile, carefully watching the indicator.
Be prepared to stop and add more coolant
or water. If the leak is bad, transport your
motorcycle to a Honda dealer (page ). Check the radiator fan.
If the f an is not working, turn the
engine of f . Open the f use box (page
) and check the radiator fan fuse.
If the f use is blown, replace it with the
proper (same rating) spare f use. Start
the engine. If the temperature indicator
comes on and stays on, turn the engine
off.
If the radiator f an is working, visually
check the coolant level in the reserve
tank, located just behind the crankcase.
It isn’t necessary to touch the radiator
system.140
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