Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

							(1)
(2) LEFT SIDE
(1) owner’s manual storage bag
(2) storage compartment
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Owner’s Manual Storage
Servicing Your Honda
Be careful not to flood this area when
washing your motorcycle. Your motorcycle provides storage f or the
owner’s manual so you’ll have it with you
f or easy ref erence. Store your owner’s
manual (and other documents) in the
plastic storage bag ( ) in the storage
compartment ( ) (page ) behind the
lef t side cover (page ).1
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							(1) LEFT SIDE
(1) storage compartment
(2) ignition key(2)
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Storage Compartment
Servicing Your Honda
The storage compartment (1) is located
behind the lef t side cover (page 96, 98).
The tool kit and owner’s manual (and
other documents) should be stored in the
storage compartment.
To open the storage compartment (1),
remove the lef t side cover (page 96, 98).
Insert the ignition key (2) and turn it 90
degrees counterclockwise. Open the
storage compartment.
To close the storage compartment, close
the compartment lid. Turn the ignition key
90 degrees clockwise and remove it.
Install the lef t side cover (page 96, 98).
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							VTX1800F
(1)(3) (2) (4) (5)
(4) seat
(5) tab (1) mounting bolts A
(2) mounting bolt B
(3) washer
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Seat Removal
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page . Removal
Insert the tab ( ) into the recess under
the f rame. InstallationPull the seat ( ) back and up.
Tighten the seat mounting bolts
securely. The seat must be removed f or battery
maintenance.Remove the seat mounting bolts A ( ),
bolt B ( ) and washer ( ).
Install the seat mounting bolts A, B and
washer.
Be careful not to scratch the rear fender
during seat installation or removal. 1.
2.
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2.
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							VTX1800C
(1) mounting bolts
(2) nut
(3) washer(4) seat
(5) tab (1)(2)
(3) (4) (5)
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Seat Removal
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page . Removal
Insert the tab ( ) into the recess under
the f rame. InstallationPull the seat ( ) back and up. The seat must be removed f or battery
maintenance.Remove the seat mounting bolts ( ),
nut ( ) and washer ( ).
Tighten the seat mounting bolts and nut
securely. Install the seat mounting bolts, nut and
washer.
Be careful not to scratch the rear fender
during seat installation or removal. 1.
2.
1.
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							VTX1800F
(1) LEFT SIDE
(2)
(1) left side cover
(2) prongs
96
Side Cover Removal
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Ref er to on page . Lef t Side Cover Removal
Position the cover so the three prongs
on the inside of the cover are lined up
above their securing slots.
Push the cover in place. Lef t Side Cover InstallationCaref ully pull the lef t side cover ( )
out until the prongs ( ) are clear of the
f rame grommets.
Remove the lef t side cover. The lef t side cover must be removed to
access the main f uses, tool kit and owner’s
manual, or to check the color label.1.
2.
1.
2.1
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							VTX1800F
RIGHT SIDE
(1)
(2)
(1) right side cover
(2) prongs
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Side Cover Removal
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety PrecautionsRight Side Cover Removal
Right Side Cover InstallationCaref ully pull the right side cover ( )
out until the prongs ( ) are clear of the
f rame grommets.
Remove the right side cover. Refer to on page .
The right side cover must be removed to
access the circuit fuses.
Position the cover so the prongs are
aligned with the f rame grommets.
Push both prongs in. 1.
2.
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2.1
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							VTX1800C
(1) LEFT SIDE
(1) left side coverRIGHT SIDE
(2) right side cover(2)
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Side Cover Removal
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Grasp the cover (1) on both sides.
Pull out.
Position the cover so the three prongs
on the inside of the cover are lined up
above their securing slots.
Push the cover in place. Lef t and Right Side Cover Removal
Lef t and Right Side Cover Installation The lef t side cover must be removed to
access the main f uses, tool kit and owner’s
manual, or to check the color label.
The right side cover must be removed to
access the circuit fuses.1.
2.
1.
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							unleaded
86 (or higher)type
pump octane
number
99 Fuel Recommendation
Fuel
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
We recommend that you use unleaded fuel
because it produces f ewer engine deposits
and extends the lif e of exhaust system
components.
If pinging or spark knock occurs at a
steady engine speed under normal load,
change brands of gasoline. If pinging or
spark knock persists, consult your Honda
dealer. Use of lower octane gasoline can cause
persistent ‘‘pinging’’ or ‘‘spark knock’’ (a
loud rapping noise) which, if severe, can
lead to engine damage. Light pinging
experienced while operating under a heavy
load, such as climbing a hill, is no cause
f or concern. Your engine is designed to use any
gasoline that has a pump octane number of
86 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service
stations normally display the pump octane
number. For inf ormation on the use of
oxygenated f uels, see page .
The use of leaded gas will damage the
catalytic converter.74
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							4.76 US gal (18.0)
(3)
(2) (1)
(1) ignition key
(2) fuel fill cap(3) filler neck
100Ref ueling Procedure
Fuel Capacity
Fuel
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Never use stale or contaminated gasoline
or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting
dirt, dust, or water in the f uel tank.
Refer to on page .
Insert the ignition key ( ) in the f uel
fill cap ( ) and turn it clockwise. Fuel tank capacity, including reserve:
The tank should be refilled as soon as
possible when the f uel reserve indicator
comes on.
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							Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or
seriously injured when handling
fuel.
Stop the engine and keep heat,
sparks and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Fuel
Servicing Your Honda
Open the cap.
Add fuel until the level reaches the
bottom of the filler neck ( ). Avoid
overf illing the tank. There should be no
fuel in the filler neck.After refueling, align the latch in the
cap with the slot in the filler neck. Push
the cap into the filler neck until it snaps
and locks.
Remove the ignition key f rom the cap. 2.
3.
5. 4.
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