Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

222Consumer Information
Your Honda Dealer
Once you purchase your new Honda, get
f amiliar with the organization of your
Honda dealer so you can utilize the full
range of services available.
The service department is there to perf orm
regular maintenance and unexpected
repairs. It has the latest available service
inf ormation f rom Honda. The service
department will also handle warranty
inspections and repairs.
The parts department of f ers Genuine
Honda parts, Pro Honda products,
Hondaline accessories...

223Consumer Information
The Honda Rider’s Club (USA only)
Honda Red Rider
Honda Red Rider ATV One of the best ways to get the most
enjoyment f rom owning and riding your
Honda is through the Honda Rider’s Club
of America. Your purchase of a new
motorcycle, scooter, ATV or PWC f rom a
participating U.S. Honda dealer entitles
you to a complimentary one-year
membership in the Club. There are
hundreds of HRCA Chapter sponsoring
dealers across the USA with events and
activities almost every weekend....

224Consumer Information
Reporting Saf ety Def ects (USA only)
If you believe that your vehicle has a
def ect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should
immediately inf orm the National Highway
Traf f ic Saf ety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notif ying American Honda
Motor Co., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may either call
the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation,...

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Table of Contents
.................. MOTORCYCLE SAFETY . 1
..... INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS . 11
............................... BEFORE RIDING . 43 The f ollowing presents the contents of
each section of your owner’s manual.
................. Important Saf ety Inf ormation . 2
.................. Accessories & Modifications . 5
........................................... Safety Labels . 7
........................... Component Locations . 12
.............. Gauges, Indicators & Displays...

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..... BASIC OPERATION & RIDING . 53
........... SERVICING YOUR HONDA . 69
Bef ore You Service Your HondaService Preparations
(cont’d) ........................ Saf e Riding Precautions . 54
............ Starting & Stopping the Engine . 55
......................................... Preparation . 55
............................. Starting Procedure . 56
.................................. Flooded Engine . 57
Bank Angle Sensor Ignition
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SERVICING YOUR HONDA (cont’d)
..................................................... TIPS . 159 Service Procedures
Fluids & FiltersChassis
EngineElectrical ........................................................ Fuel . 99
.............................. Engine Oil & Filter . 102
................................................. Coolant . 111
.......................................... Air Cleaner . 115
............................. Crankcase Breather . 117...

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TAKING CARE OF THE
................................. UNEXPECTED . 165
..... TECHNICAL INFORMATION . 193...... CONSUMER INFORMATION . 215
................. TABLE OF CONTENTS . 226
................................................ INDEX . 230
QUICK REFERENCE .............................. General Guidelines . 166
.. If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start . 167
....................... If You Have a Flat Tire . 172
................... If Your Engine Overheats . 183
If the...

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Index
Index
AC
B............................................... accessories . 5
............................................ air cleaner . 115
................................... air pressure,tires . 136
............... American Honda, contacting . 221
................................. apparel, protective . 44
................................... appearance care . 151
.............................. authorized manuals . 216
.................................................. battery . 146
brakes,...

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Index
Index
D
EF ...................................... def ects, saf ety . 224
........................................... digital clock . 34
......................................... display check . 22
............................................ drive, f inal . 118
............................................. f inal drive . 118
.................................................. f lat tire . 172
....................................... f looded engine . 57
...................................... f...