Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

Honda DOT 4 Brake
Fluid brake
fluid
132Brake Fluid Recommendation
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
The hydraulic braking systems on your
motorcycle dissipate the heat generated by
the f riction of the brake pads on the brake
discs as the wheels are slowed.
As the brake pads wear, the brake f luid
level will drop. A leak in the system will
also cause the level to drop.
Frequently inspect the system to ensure
there are no f luid leaks. Periodically
inspect the brake fluid level and the brake
pads for wear.
If...

(1) RIGHT HANDLEBAR
(Front Brake)
(1) LOWER level mark
133 Fluid Level Inspection
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Brake f luid can damage plastic and
painted surf aces. Handle with care. Refer to on page .
If your inspection indicates a low f luid
level, have your Honda dealer add the
recommended brake f luid.
Do not add or replace brake f luid, except
in an emergency. If you do add f luid, have
your Honda dealer check the system as
soon as possible.
Wipe up spills immediately. Avoid...

(1) RIGHT SIDE
(Rear Brake)
(2)
(1) lower level mark
(2) upper level mark
134
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
Place your motorcycle in an upright
position on a f irm, level surf ace.
Check the fluid level.
Front : It should be above the lower
level mark ( ).
Rear : It should be between the upper
( ) and lower level marks.If the level is at or below the lower
level mark, check the brake pads for
wear (page ).
Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads
are not worn beyond the recommended
limit, have your brake...

(1)
RIGHT REAR (1) cutouts
(1) cutouts(1) RIGHT FRONT
135 Brake Pad Wear
Brakes
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Brake pad wear depends upon the severity
of usage, the type of riding, and road
conditions. Generally, the pads will wear
f aster on wet and dirty roads. Inspect the
pads at each regular maintenance interval
(page ).
Check the cutouts ( ) in each pad. If
either pad is worn to the cutout, replace
both pads as a set. See your Honda dealer
for this service. Always...

Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
causeacrashinwhichyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.
136Air Pressure
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Properly inf lated tires provide the best
combination of handling, tread life, and
riding comf ort. Generally, underinf lated
tires wear unevenly, adversely affect
handling, and are more likely to f ail f rom
being overheated. Overinf...

137
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
We recommend that you visually check
your tires bef ore every ride and use an air
pressure gauge to measure the air pressure
at least once a month or any time you
think the tires might be low. Even tires
that are in good condition may lose one to
two psi per month if not checked and
adjusted regularly.
Tubeless tires have some degree of self -
sealing ability if they are punctured.
However, because leakage is often very
slow, you should look closely f or
punctures whenever...

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36 psi (250 kPa ,
2.50 kgf/cm
) 33 psi (225 kPa ,
2.25 kgf/cm
) 33 psi (225 kPa ,
2.25 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (225 kPa ,
2.25 kgf/cm
)
42 psi (290 kPa ,
2.90 kgf/cm
)VTX1800C
VTX1800F
includes the weight of the rider,
passenger, all cargo & all accessories front
rearwith less than
200 lbs (90 kg) of
added weight
with more than
200 lbs (90 kg) of
added weight
front
rear
138
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
The recommended ‘‘cold’’ tire pressures
are:
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(1)
(2)
(1) wear indicator
(2) wear indicator location mark
139 Inspection
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Bumps or bulges in the side of
the tire or the tread. Replace any tire
that has a bump or bulge. Whenever you check the tire pressures,
you should also look f or:
Cuts, slits, or cracks in the tires.
Replace the tire if you can see fabric or
cord.
Nails or other f oreign objects embedded
in the side of the tire or tread.
Excessive tread wear.Tread Wear Also, if you...

0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.06 in (1.5 mm)
front
rear
140Tire Repair
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions For the best perf ormance, you should
replace a tire before the tread depth at the
center reaches the following limits:
If the wear indicators are visible, replace
the tire immediately as it is no longer saf e.Refer to on page .
We strongly recommend that you replace,
not repair, any tire that is punctured or
damaged. As discussed below, a tire that is
repaired, either temporarily or
permanently,...

141
Tires
Servicing Your Honda
If You Have a Flat Tire,A permanent repair, such as an internal
plug patch, can be made if a tire has only a
small puncture in the tread area. With such
a repair, you should not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) f or the f irst 24 hours, or 80 mph
(130 km/h) at any time thereaf ter. In
addition, you may not be able to saf ely
carry as much weight. If you choose to
have a tire repaired, be sure the repair
work is perf ormed by a prof essional and
that the wheel is balanced before you...