Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

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12V 21W 12V 21W
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12V 1.7W
12V 1.7W
12V 1.7W LED
12V 1.7W LED
LED
LED LED
(front)
(rear)…VTX1800F
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coolant
temperature
indicator high beam
indicator turn signal
indicator neutral indicator turn signal lights license light Lights
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Specif ications
Technical Information
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30A
5A , 10A , 20A 30A
22 lbf·ft (30 N·m , 3.1 kgf·m)
20 lbf·ft (26 N·m , 2.7 kgf·m)
67 lbf·ft (90 N·m , 9.2 kgf·m)
16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)
81 lbf·ft (110 N·m , 11.2 kgf·m)
14 lbf·ft (20 N·m , 2.0 kgf·m) other fuses main fuse A
main fuse B
oil drain bolt
oil filter
front wheel axle
bolt
front wheel axle
pinch bolts
rear wheel axle nut
final drive drain bolt Fuses
Torque Specifications
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Specif ications
Technical Information
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Break-in Guidelines
Technical Information
Help assure your motorcycle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you ride during the
f irst 300 miles (500 km).
During this period, avoid f ull-throttle
starts and rapid acceleration.
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(2) vehicle emission control information
label (Canada only) (1) vehicle emission control information
label UNDERSEAT
(1)(2)
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Exhaust Emission Requirements
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), the Calif ornia Air
Resources Board (CARB), and
Environment Canada require that your
motorcycle comply with applicable
exhaust emissions standards during its
useful life, when operated and maintained
according to the instructions provided.The Vehicle...

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Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
Noise Emission Requirements
Warranty ComplianceSource of Exhaust Emissions
The EPA also requires that motorcycles
built af ter January 1, 1983 comply with
applicable noise emission standards f or
one year or 3,730 miles (6,000 km) af ter
the time of sale to the ultimate purchaser,
when operated and maintained according
to the instructions provided. (USA only)
Compliance with the terms of the
Distributor’s Warranties f or Honda
Motorcycle Emission Control...

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Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
PGM-FI System
Ignition Timing Control SystemExhaust Emission Control System
The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection. It has f our
subsystems: Air Intake, Engine Control,
Fuel Control, and Exhaust Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses
various sensors to determine how much air
is going into the engine. It then controls
how much fuel to inject under all
operating conditions.
The system constantly adjusts the ignition
timing,...

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Secondary Air Injection System
Evaporative Emission Control System
(Calif ornia only)
Three-Way Catalytic Converters
(Calif ornia only)
Oxidation Catalytic Converters
(49-state & Canada)
Technical Information
Emission Control Systems
The secondary air injection system
introduces f iltered air into the exhaust
gases in the exhaust port. The secondary
air injection system helps improve
emission performance. This motorcycle complies with the
requirements of the Calif ornia Air
Resources Board (CARB)...

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Problems That May Affect Motorcycle
Exhaust Emissions Crankcase Emission Control System
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
If you are aware of any of the f ollowing
symptoms, have the vehicle inspected and
repaired by your authorized Honda
motorcycle dealer.
Symptoms:
Hard starting or stalling af ter starting
Rough idle
Misf iring or backf iring during
acceleration
Af ter-burning (backf iring)
Poor perf ormance (driveability) and
poor f uel economy The engine is equipped with a closed...

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Noise Emission Control System
Emission Control Systems
Technical Information
Removal of , or puncturing the muf f ler,
baffles, header pipes or any other
component which conducts exhaust
gases.
Removal of , or puncturing of any part
of the intake system.
Lack of proper maintenance.
Replacing any moving parts of the
vehicle, or parts of the exhaust or intake
system, with parts other than those
specified by the manufacturer. AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED
TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE
THE FOLLOWING ACTS:...

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Catalytic Converter
49-state & Canada:
This motorcycle is equipped with two
oxidation catalytic converters.
These catalytic converters contain
precious metals that serve as catalysts,
promoting chemical reactions to convert
the exhaust gasses without af f ecting the
metals.
The catalytic converters act on HC and
CO. A replacement unit must be an
original Honda part or its equivalent.California only:
This motorcycle is equipped with two three-
way catalytic converters.
These...