Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

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Catalytic Converter
Technical Information
A defective catalytic converter contributes
to air pollution, and can impair your
engine’s perf ormance. Follow these
guidelines to protect your motorcycle’s
catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a
small amount of leaded gasoline can
contaminate the catalyst metals, making
the catalytic converter ineffective.
Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your motorcycle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, backf iring,
stalling or otherwise not...

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Oxygenated Fuels
Technical Information
Some conventional gasolines are being
blended with alcohol or an ether
compound. These gasolines are
collectively referred to as oxygenated
fuels. To meet clean air standards, some
areas of the United States and Canada use
oxygenated f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be sure it is
unleaded and meets the minimum octane
rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try to
conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some states/
provinces...

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Oxygenated Fuels
Technical Information
Oxygenated f uels can damage paint and
plastic. Damage caused by spilled f uel is
not covered by warranty. Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of an
oxygenated f uel containing more than the
percentages of oxygenates mentioned
above are not covered under warranty.
Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and
plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
f illing the f uel tank. Wipe up any spills
immediately.
If you notice any undesirable...

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Consumer Inf ormation
Consumer Information
This section contains inf ormation on your
warranty and how to get an of f icial Honda
service manual............................. Authorized Manuals . 216
............................. Warranty Coverage . 219
................................. Warranty Service . 220
................................ Contacting Honda . 221
............................. Your Honda Dealer . 222
The Honda Rider’s Club
.......................................... (USA only) . 223...

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2005 VTX1800C/F Service Manual
Common Service Manual
2005 VTX1800C/F Owner’s Manual 61MCH03
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Authorized Manuals
Consumer Information
The Service Manual used by your authorized Honda dealer is available f rom Helm, Inc.
(USA only, Canada: See your Honda dealer to order authorized manuals.)
Also available, but not...

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Warranty Coverage
Consumer Information
Your new Honda is covered by these
warranties:
Motorcycle Limited Warranty
Exhaust Emission Warranty
Noise Control Warranty
There are responsibilities, restrictions, and
exclusions which apply to these warranties.
Please read the Warranties Booklet given
to you by your Honda dealer at the time of
purchase. Be sure to keep your Honda
owner’s card with your Warranties
Booklet (USA only).
It is important to realize that your
warranty applies to defects in material...

220
Warranty Service
Consumer Information
Please remember that recommended
maintenance interval servicing is not
included in your warranty coverage.
Additionally, your warranty does not
apply to the normal wear of items (such as
brakes, tires, etc.).
If you believe you have a problem with
your motorcycle, call the service
department of your Honda dealer. Make
an appointment f or an inspection and
diagnosis. Remember, as the owner of the
motorcycle, you will be asked to authorize
that inspection. Your...

221Consumer Information
Contacting Honda
Your owner’s manual was written to cover
most of the questions you might ask about
your Honda. Any questions not answered
in the owner’s manual can be answered by
your Honda dealer. If your dealer doesn’t
have the answer right away, they will get
it f or you.Motorcycle Division, American Honda
Motor Co., Inc., P.O. Box 2220, Torrance,
CA 90509-2220, mailstop: 100-4W-5B,
telephone: (310) 532-9811.
Canada: Refer to the Warranties Booklet
that was supplied with your...