Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

Improperly maintaining this
motorcycle or failing to correct a
problem before you ride can
causeacrashinwhichyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations
and schedules in this owner’s
manual.
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The Importance of Maintenance
Servicing Your Honda
Keeping your motorcycle well-maintained
is absolutely essential to your saf ety. It’s
also a good way to protect your
investment, get maximum performance,
avoid breakdowns, and have more f un. A
properly...

Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s
manual.
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Maintenance Saf ety
Servicing Your Honda
This section includes instructions on how
to perf orm some important maintenance
tasks. If you have basic mechanical skills,
you can perf orm many of these tasks with
the tools provided with your motorcycle.
Other tasks that are more difficult and
require special tools are best...

74Important Saf ety Precautions
Maintenance Saf ety
Servicing Your Honda
Carbon monoxide poisoning f rom
engine exhaust.
Burns from hot motorcycle parts.
Injury f rom moving parts.Read the instructions bef ore you begin,
and make sure you have the tools and
skills required.
To help prevent the motorcycle f rom
f alling over, park it on a f irm, level
surf ace, using the side stand or a
maintenance stand to provide support.
To reduce the possibility of a f ire or
explosion, be caref ul when working
around...

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Maintenance Saf ety
Servicing Your Honda
Remember that your Honda dealer knows
your motorcycle best and is f ully equipped
to maintain and repair it. To ensure the
best quality and reliability, use only new
genuine Honda parts or their equivalents
f or repair and replacement. If you have the
tools and skills required f or additional
maintenance jobs, you can purchase an
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Periodic Maintenance
Servicing Your Honda
In addition to the regularly scheduled
maintenance (page ) and daily pre-ride
inspection (page ), consider perf orming
the periodic checks on the f ollowing page
at least once a month, even if you haven’t
ridden your motorcycle, or as of ten as
once a week if you ride f requently or f or
long distances. It’s a good idea to perf orm
this maintenance any time you clean your
motorcycle.
Check the odometer reading and perf orm
any scheduled maintenance checks that...

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Periodic Maintenance
Servicing Your Honda
Fluids
FreeplayMake sure the headlight, brake light, taillight, and turn signals are
working properly. LightsCheck the air pressure with a gauge and add air if needed (page ).
Examine the tread for wear (page ).
Look closely f or nails, embedded objects, cuts, and other types of
damage (page ). Roll your motorcycle so you can inspect the
entire surface.
Check the condition of the wheels.
Check the levels of the engine oil (page ), coolant (page ), brake
f luid...

78Servicing Your Honda
Maintenance Schedule
The required Maintenance Schedule that
f ollows specif ies how of ten you should
have your motorcycle serviced, and what
things need attention. It is essential to have
your motorcycle serviced as scheduled to
maintain safe, dependable performance
and proper emission control.
The service intervals in this Maintenance
Schedule are based on average riding
conditions. Some items will need more
f requent service if you ride in unusually
wet or dusty areas or at full...

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Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Honda
If you do not f eel capable of perf orming a
given task or need assistance, remember
that your Honda dealer knows your
motorcycle best and is f ully equipped to
maintain and repair it. If you decide to do
your own maintenance, use only genuine
Honda parts or their equivalents f or repair
or replacement to ensure the best quality
and reliability.
Perf orm the pre-ride inspection (page )
and owner maintenance (page ) at each
scheduled maintenance...

80Servicing Your Honda
Maintenance Schedule
Summary of Maintenance Schedule Notes
& Procedures:
At higher odometer readings, repeat at
the f requency interval established here.
Service more f requently if the
motorcycle is ridden in unusually wet or
dusty areas.Maintenance Procedures:
Service more f requently if the
motorcycle is ridden often at full
throttle or in the rain.
Calif ornia type only. Replace every 2 years, or at indicated
odometer interval, whichever comes
first. Replacement requires...

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VALVE CLEARANCE
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