Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

172
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
A f lat tire is always unwelcome,
especially if you are f ar f rom help. If you
think you are losing air, or you hit a
pothole or hard object, pull saf ely to the
side of the road so you can inspect the
tires and assess the situation. (Be sure to
park on a f irm, level surf ace and use the
side stand f or support.) You should
examine the tire treads and sidewalls f or
f oreign objects or damage. If you f ind a
tire that has been punctured or...

Riding your motorcycle with a
temporary tire repair can be risky.
If the temporary repair fails, you
can crash and be seriously injured
or killed.
If you must ride with a temporary
tire repair, ride slowly and
carefully and do not exceed 30
mph(50km/h)untilthetireis
permanently repaired or replaced.
173 Types of Temporary Repairs
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Due to the uncertainty of any temporary
repair, you should ride slowly (not over
30 mph, 50 km/h) and caref ully
(pref...

174Should 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...

(2)(1)
(1) fixing bolts
(2) brake caliper assemblyRIGHT FRONT
175 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...

RIGHT FRONT
(4) axle pinch bolts
(5) axle bolt(3) (5)
(4)
(3) bolt caps
176
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Remove the f ixing bolts ( ) and
remove the right and left caliper
assemblies ( ) f rom the f ork legs.
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...

LEFT FRONT
(3)
(3) bolt caps
(6) front axle shaft(6)
177
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
Reassemble the removed parts in the
reverse order of removal.
Install the side collars and position
the...

16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)
67 lbf·ft (90 N·m , 9.2 kgf·m)
22 lbf·ft (30 N·m , 3.1 kgf·m)
16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)
LEFT FRONT
(7) index line
(8) recessed surface(7)(8)
178
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Align the index line ( ) of the f ront
axle shaft with the recessed surface ( )
of the f ork leg.
Tighten the axle pinch bolts on the left
f ork leg to the specif ied torque:
Tighten the axle bolt to the specif ied
torque:Install the brake caliper onto the f ork
leg.
To...

179
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Af ter installing the wheel, apply the
brake lever AND brake pedal several
times, then recheck both discs for
caliper holder to disc clearance. Do not
operate the motorcycle without
adequate clearance.
Check for free wheel rotation after
the brake lever and brake pedal are
released. Recheck the wheel if the
brake drags or if the wheel does not
rotate freely.
Af ter installing the wheel, operate the
brake lever AND brake pedal several
times until...

LEFT REAR
(1) (2)
(2) rear axle shaft (1) rear axle shaft cap
180Emergency 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...

RIGHT REAR
(5)
(4)
(3)
(3) rear axle nut
(4) bracket bolt(5) brake bracket
181
If You Have a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Remove the rear brake bracket bolt ( ).
Remove the rear brake bracket ( ).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....