Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

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Maintenance Schedule
Summary of Maintenance Schedule Notes
& Procedures:
At higher odometer readings, repeat at
the f requency interval established here.
Service more f requently if the
motorcycle is ridden in unusually wet or
dusty areas.Maintenance Procedures:
Service more f requently if the
motorcycle is ridden often at full
throttle or in the rain.
Calif ornia type only. Replace every 2 years, or at indicated
odometer interval, whichever comes
first. Replacement requires mechanical
skill. Ref er to the of f icial Honda
service manual.I: inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate,
or replace, if necessary
C: clean
A: adjust
L: lubricate
R: replace NOTES:
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THROTTLE OPERATION
CARBURETOR CHOKE
AIR CLEANER
CRANKCASE BREATHER
SPARK PLUGS
VALVE CLEARANCE
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL FILTER
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
RADIATOR COOLANT
COOLING SYSTEM
SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY
SYSTEM
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEMRefer to
page
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88 ODOMETER READING (Note 1)
ITEMFREQUENCY
EMISSION RELATED ITEMS
63Servicing Your Honda
Maintenance Schedule
Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless you have the proper tools and service data and are
mechanically qualified. Refer to the official Honda Service Manual (page ).194 03/03/07 13:08:44 31MEM600_072 
						

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FINAL DRIVE OIL
BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE PAD WEAR
BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
HEADLIGHT AIM
CLUTCH SYSTEM
SIDE STAND
SUSPENSION
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
WHEELS/TIRES
STEERING HEAD
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Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Honda
Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless you have the proper tools and service data and are
mechanically qualified. Refer to the official Honda Service Manual (page ).
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Maintenance Record
Servicing Your Honda
Miles (km) Odometer Date Perf ormed By: Notes Keeping an accurate maintenance record will help ensure that your motorcycle is properly
maintained. Retain detailed receipts to verify the maintenance was performed. If the
motorcycle is sold, these receipts should be transf erred with the motorcycle to the new owner.
Make sure whoever perf orms the maintenance completes this record. All scheduled
maintenance, including the 600 mile (1,000 km) initial maintenance, is considered a normal
owner operating cost and will be charged f or by your dealer. Use the space under Notes to
record anything you want to remind yourself about or mention to your dealer.
600 (1,000)
4,000 (6,400)
8,000 (12,000)
12,000 (19,200)
16,000 (25,600)
20,000 (32,000)
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Maintenance Record
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Miles (km) Odometer Date NotesPerformed By:
24,000 (38,400)
28,000 (44,800)
32,000 (51,200)
36,000 (57,600)
40,000 (64,000)
44,000 (70,400)
48,000 (76,800)
52,000 (83,200)
56,000 (89,600)
60,000 (96,000)
64,000 (102,400)
68,000 (108,800)
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							front brake lever
clutch leverfuel fill capthrottle grip front brake fluid reservoir
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Component Locations
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							rear brake
caliper
rear brake pedal
rear brake fluid reservoirspark plugs
rear spring
pre-load
adjusterbattery fuse box
main fuseengine idle
speed right side cover
air cleaner
front brake caliper
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Component Locations
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							rear spring
pre-load
adjuster
oil filler
cap/dipstick side standowner’s manual storage
tool kit compartment coolant reserve tank cap
fuel valve
left side cover spark plugsseat
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Component Locations
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							(1) LEFT SIDE
(1) storage compartment
(2) ignition key(2)
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Storage Compartment
The storage compartment (1) is located
behind the lef t side cover (page 74).
The tool kit and owner’s manual (and
other documents) should be stored in the
storage compartment.
To open the storage compartment (1),
remove the lef t side cover (page 74).
Insert the ignition key (2) and turn it
clockwise. Open the storage compartment
lid.
To close the storage compartment, close
the compartment lid. Turn the ignition key
counterclockwise and remove it. Install the
lef t side cover (page 74).
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(1) tool kit (2) tool kit compartment LEFT SIDE
(2)
(1)
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Tool Kit
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10 12 mm open end wrench
14 17 mm open end wrench
tool bag pliers
pin spanner
screwdriver handle
no. 2 screwdriver
no. 2 Phillips screwdriver
sparkplugwrench
6 mm hex wrench
5 mm hex wrench
8 mm open end wrench The tool kit ( ) is stored in the storage
compartment ( ) (page ) behind the
lef t side cover (page ). Some roadside
repairs, minor adjustments, and parts
replacement can be performed with the
tools contained in the kit.70
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