Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

							(1)(2) LEFT SIDE
(1) owner’s manual storage bag
(2) storage compartment
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Owner’s Manual Storage
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Be careful not to flood this area when
washing your motorcycle. Your motorcycle provides storage f or the
owner’s manual so you’ll have it with you
f or easy ref erence. Store your owner’s
manual (and other documents) in the
plastic storage bag ( ) in the storage
compartment ( ) (page ) behind the
lef t side cover (page ).1
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							(1)(3) (4)
(1) mounting bolts
(2) nut(2)
(3) seat
(4) tab
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Seat Removal
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Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page . Removal
The seat must be removed f or battery
maintenance.Remove the seat mounting bolts ( )
and nut ( ).
Pull the seat ( ) back and up.
Installation
Insert the tab ( ) into the recess under
the f rame.
Tighten the seat mounting bolts and nut
securely. 1.
2.
1.
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2
3
4
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							(1) LEFT SIDE
(2)
(1) left side cover
(2) prong(4)(3)
(3) grommet
(4) recesses
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Side Cover Removal
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Saf ety Precautions Ref er to on page . Lef t Side Cover Removal
Lef t Side Cover Installation The lef t side cover must be removed to
access the storage compartment, or to
service the coolant.Caref ully pull the lef t side cover (1) out
until the prong (2) is clear of the f rame
grommet (3).
Remove the lef t side cover.
Align the recesses (4) with the tabs.
Position the cover so the prong is
aligned with the f rame grommet (3).
Push the prong in. The right side cover must be removed to
service the f uses.1.
2.
1.
2.
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							RIGHT SIDE
(2)
((11))
((33))
((44))
(1) right side cover
(2) prong
(3) grommet
(4) recesses
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Side Cover Removal
Right Side Cover Removal
Right Side Cover InstallationCaref ully pull the right side cover (1)
out until the prong (2) is clear of the
f rame grommet (3).
Remove the right side cover.
Align the recesses (4) with tabs.
Position the cover so the prong is
aligned with the f rame grommet (3).
Push the prong in. 1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
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							unleaded
86 (or higher)type
pump octane
number
76Fuel Recommendation
Fuel
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
We recommend that you use unleaded fuel
because it produces f ewer engine deposits
and extends the lif e of exhaust system
components.
If pinging or spark knock occurs at a
steady engine speed under normal load,
change brands of gasoline. If pinging or
spark knock persists, consult your Honda
dealer. Use of lower octane gasoline can cause
persistent ‘‘pinging’’ or ‘‘spark knock’’ (a
loud rapping noise) which, if severe, can
lead to engine damage. Light pinging
experienced while operating under a heavy
load, such as climbing a hill, is no cause
f or concern. Your engine is designed to use any
gasoline that has a pump octane number of
86 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service
stations normally display the pump octane
number. For inf ormation on the use of
oxygenated f uels, see page .
The use of leaded gas will damage the
catalytic converter.56
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							4.76 US gal (18.0)
1.16 US gal (4.4
)
(3)
(2)(1)
(1) ignition key
(2) fuel fill cap(3) filler neck
77 Ref ueling Procedure
Fuel Capacity
Fuel
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Never use stale or contaminated gasoline
or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting
dirt, dust, or water in the f uel tank.
Refer to on page .
Insert the ignition key ( ) in the f uel
fill cap ( ) and turn it clockwise. Fuel tank capacity, including reserve:
Reserve capacity:
The tank should be refilled as soon as
possible af ter switching to reserve, and the
f uel valve should be returned to the ON
position af ter ref ueling to avoid running
out of f uel with no reserve.
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							Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling
fuel.
Stop the engine and keep heat,
sparks and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Fuel
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Open the cap.
Add fuel until the level reaches the
bottom of the filler neck ( ). Avoid
overf illing the tank. There should be no
fuel in the filler neck.After refueling, align the latch in the
cap with the slot in the filler neck. Push
the cap into the filler neck until it snaps
and locks.
Remove the ignition key f rom the cap.
TurnthefuelvalveON(ifitwasseton
RES). 2.
3.
3
5. 4.
6.
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Engine oil quality is a major factor that
af f ects both the perf ormance and the
service lif e of the engine.
Using the proper oil (page ) and f ilter,
and regularly checking, adding, and
changing oil will help extend your
engine’s life. Even the best oil wears out.
Changing oil helps get rid of dirt and
deposits in the engine. Operating the
engine with old or dirty oil can damage
your engine. Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious damage
to the engine and transmission.Change the engine oil as specif ied in the
maintenance schedule on page .
When running in very dusty conditions, oil
changes should be perf ormed more
frequently than specified in the
maintenance schedule. 8063
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							ÎÎ
Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 (without
molybdenum additives) 4-stroke
oil (USA & Canada), or Honda
4-stroke oil (Canada only), or an
equivalent motorcycle oil.
MA SAE 10W-40 SG or higher
except oils
labeled as energy
conserving on the
circular API
service label API
classification
JASO T 903
standard viscosity
(weight)suggested oil
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Suggested oils are equal in perf ormance
to SJ oils that are not labeled as energy
conserving on the circular API service
label.
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							OK NOT RECOMMENDED
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Engine Oil & Filter
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Do not use oils with graphite or
molybdenum additives. They may
adversely affect clutch operation. Your motorcycle does not need oil
additives. Use the recommended oil.Other viscosities shown in the f ollowing
chart may be used when the average
temperature in your riding area is within
the indicated range.
Do not use non-detergent, vegetable, or
castor based racing oils. Do not use API SH or higher oils
displaying a circular API ‘‘energy
conserving’’ service label on the
container. They may affect lubrication
and clutch performance.
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