Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual
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52 Servicing Your Honda Servicing Your Honda Service Preparations Service ProceduresEngine Chassis Electrical Fluids & Filters.................................................. Throttle . 97 ........................................ Clutch System . 99 ................................ Engine Idle Speed . 103 .......................................... Spark Plugs . 105 ........................................... Suspension . 109 .................................................. Brakes . 112 ..................................................... Tires . 116 ............................................ Side Stand . 123 .................................................. Battery . 124 ................................. Appearance Care . 129 ........................... Component Locations . 67 ............................ Storage Compartment . 70 .................................................. Tool Kit . 71 ....................... Owner’s Manual Storage . 72 ......................................... Seat Removal . 73 .............................. Side Cover Removal . 74 ........................................................ Fuel . 76 ................................ Engine Oil & Filter . 79 ................................................... Coolant . 88 ............................................ Air Cleaner . 92 ................................ Crankcase Breather . 94 ....................................... Final Drive Oil . 95 03/03/07 13:07:18 31MEM600_061
Î ÎÎ Î ÎÎ 53 Servicing Your Honda Servicing Your Honda The f ollowing table summarizes the three types of inspections and servicing recommendations f or your motorcycle. Both the pre-ride inspection and the scheduled maintenance at the recommended intervals are necessary to assure saf e and dependable perf ormance. The periodic checks provide additional conf idence in your motorcycle’s perf ormance. more of ten if you ride f requently or long distances; or anytime you clean your motorcycle unless you have the proper tools and service data and are mechanically qualif ied Type of Inspection/Service Maintenance Schedule Periodic Maintenance Pre-ride InspectionRef er to page: interval on schedule monthly bef ore every ride your Honda dealer you youWho Perf orms When Perf ormed 29 58 60 03/03/07 13:07:33 31MEM600_062
Improperly maintaining this motorcycle or failing to correct a problem before you ride can causeacrashinwhichyoucanbe seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual. 54 The Importance of Maintenance Servicing Your Honda Keeping your motorcycle well-maintained is absolutely essential to your saf ety. It’s also a good way to protect your investment, get maximum performance, avoid breakdowns, and have more f un. A properly maintained motorcycle will also help to reduce air pollution. Remember, proper maintenance is the owner’s responsibility. Be sure to inspect your motorcycle bef ore each ride, perf orm the periodic checks, and f ollow the Maintenance Schedule in this section. If your motorcycle overturns or is involved in a crash, be sure your Honda dealer inspects all major parts, even if you areabletomakesomerepairs. 03/03/07 13:07:39 31MEM600_063
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual. 55 Maintenance Saf ety Servicing Your Honda This section includes instructions on how to perf orm some important maintenance tasks. If you have basic mechanical skills, you can perf orm many of these tasks with the tools provided with your motorcycle. Other tasks that are more difficult and require special tools are best perf ormed by prof essionals. Wheel removal should normally be handled only by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. Instructions are included in this manual only to assist in emergency service.Some of the most important saf ety precautions f ollow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perf orm a given task. 03/03/07 13:07:45 31MEM600_064
56Important Saf ety Precautions Maintenance Saf ety Servicing Your Honda Carbon monoxide poisoning f rom engine exhaust. Burns from hot motorcycle parts. Injury f rom moving parts.Read the instructions bef ore you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. To help prevent the motorcycle f rom f alling over, park it on a f irm, level surf ace, using the side stand or a maintenance stand to provide support. To reduce the possibility of a f ire or explosion, be caref ul when working around gasoline. Use only non-f lammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all fuel-related parts. Make sure the engine is of f bef ore you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will help eliminate several potential hazards: Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. Let the engine and exhaust system cool bef ore touching. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. 03/03/07 13:07:53 31MEM600_065
57 Maintenance Saf ety Servicing Your Honda Remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is f ully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new genuine Honda parts or their equivalents f or repair and replacement. If you have the tools and skills required f or additional maintenance jobs, you can purchase an of f icial Honda Service Manual (page ). 194 03/03/07 13:07:56 31MEM600_066
58 Periodic Maintenance Servicing Your Honda In addition to the regularly scheduled maintenance (page ) and daily pre-ride inspection (page ), consider perf orming the periodic checks on the f ollowing page at least once a month, even if you haven’t ridden your motorcycle, or as of ten as once a week if you ride f requently or f or long distances. It’s a good idea to perf orm this maintenance any time you clean your motorcycle. Check the odometer reading and perf orm any scheduled maintenance checks that are needed (page ). Remember, more frequent checks may be needed for riding in severe conditions.60 29 60 03/03/07 13:08:01 31MEM600_067
59 Periodic Maintenance Servicing Your Honda Tires FluidsCheck the air pressure with a gauge and add air if needed (page ). Examine the tread for wear (page ). Look closely f or nails, embedded objects, cuts, and other types of damage (page ). Roll your motorcycle so you can inspect the entire surface. Check the condition of the rims. Freeplay Check the f reeplay of the clutch lever (page ) and throttle grip (page ). Make sure the headlight, brake light, taillight, and turn signals are working properly. Lights Fuses Make sure you have a f ull supply of spare f uses. Check the major fasteners and tighten as needed. Nuts & BoltsCheck the levels of the engine oil (page ), coolant (page ), brake f luid (page ), and f inal drive oil (page ). Add the correct f luid as necessary, and investigate the cause of any low f luid level.116 118 83 90 113 95 118 9799 03/03/07 13:08:12 31MEM600_068
60Servicing Your Honda Maintenance Schedule The required Maintenance Schedule that f ollows specif ies how of ten you should have your motorcycle serviced, and what things need attention. It is essential to have your motorcycle serviced as scheduled to maintain safe, dependable performance and proper emission control. The service intervals in this Maintenance Schedule are based on average riding conditions. Some items will need more f requent service if you ride in unusually wet or dusty areas or at full throttle. Consult your Honda dealer f or recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.Some items in the Maintenance Schedule can be performed with basic mechanical skills and hand tools. Procedures f or these items are provided in this manual. Other items involve more extensive procedures and may require special training, tools, and equipment. We recommend that you have your Honda dealer perf orm these tasks unless you have advanced mechanical skills and the required tools and equipment. Procedures f or such items in this schedule are provided in an of f icial Honda Service Manual available f or purchase (page ).194 03/03/07 13:08:18 31MEM600_069
ÎÎÎ Î ÎÎ 61 Maintenance Schedule Servicing Your Honda If you do not f eel capable of perf orming a given task or need assistance, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best and is f ully equipped to maintain and repair it. If you decide to do your own maintenance, use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalents f or repair or replacement to ensure the best quality and reliability. Perf orm the pre-ride inspection (page ) and owner maintenance (page ) at each scheduled maintenance period.Each item on the maintenance schedule requires some mechanical knowledge. Certain items (particularly those marked and ) may require more technical inf ormation and tools. Consult your Honda dealer. In the interest of saf ety, we recommend these items be serviced only by your Honda dealer. Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless you have the proper tools and service data and are mechanically qualif ied. Ref er to the of f icial Honda Service Manual (page ). 29 60 194 03/03/07 13:08:24 31MEM600_070