Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

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If Your Battery is Low (or Dead)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Jump starting is not recommended,
especially if you use an automobile battery.
The greater amperage of an automobile
battery when the car engine is running can
damage your motorcycle’s electrical
system.
Bump starting is also not recommended.
If you can’t charge the battery or it
appears unable to hold a charge, contact
your Honda dealer.
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Technical Inf ormation
Technical Information
This section contains dimensions,
capacities, and other technical data, plus
inf ormation on government requirements
and how to break-in your motorcycle........................... Vehicle Identif ication . 194
...................................... Specif ications . 197
............................. Break-in Guidelines . 204
.................. Emission Control Systems . 205
............................. Catalytic Converter . 211
................................ Oxygenated Fuels . 213
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							(1) VIN(1) LEFT SIDE
194Serial Numbers
Vehicle Identif ication
Technical Information
The f rame, VIN, and engine serial
numbers are required when you register
your motorcycle. They may also be
required when ordering replacement parts.
You may record these numbers in the
Quick Reference section at the rear of this
manual.The VIN (vehicle identif ication number)
appears on the Safety Certification Label
attached to the left side of the down tube.
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							RIGHT SIDE
(2) frame number (3) engine number(2)(3) LEFT SIDE
195
Vehicle Identif ication
Technical Information
The f rame number ( ) is stamped on the
right side of the steering head.The engine number ( ) is stamped on the
top of the crankcase.3 2
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							(1) color label(1) LEFT SIDE
196Color Label & Code
Vehicle Identif ication
Technical Information
The color code is helpf ul when ordering
replacement parts. You may record the
color and code in the Quick Reference
section at the rear of this manual. The color label ( ) is attached to the
f rame behind the lef t side cover. Remove
the left side cover (page ) to check
the label.1
96 , 98
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							95.3 in (2,420 mm)
774 lbs (351 kg)
734 lbs (333 kg) 778 lbs (353 kg)
739 lbs (335 kg)
776 lbs (352 kg)
780 lbs (354 kg)
736 lbs (334 kg)
741 lbs (336 kg) 96.7 in (2,455 mm)
37.0 in (940 mm)
44.5 in (1,130 mm)
67.5 in (1,715 mm)
5.1 in (130 mm)
California only
California only
California only
California only…VTX1800F
…VTX1800C
…VTX1800F1
…VTX1800F2,3
…VTX1800C1
…VTX1800C2,3
…VTX1800F1
…VTX1800F2,3
…VTX1800C1
…VTX1800C2,3 overall length
dry weight ground clearance wheelbase
overall height
overall width Dimensions
Weight
197Technical Information
Specif ications
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							4.76 US gal (18.0)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
)
3.9 US qt (3.7
) unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher
3.3 US qt (3.1
)4.1 US oz (120 cm
) API Service Classification SG or higher except oils
labeled as energy conserving on the circular API service
label, SAE 10W-40, JASO T 903 standard MA,
Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 (without molybdenum additives)
4-stroke oil (USA & Canada) or Honda 4-stroke oil
(Canada only), or an equivalent motorcycle oilincluding reserve
after disassembly:
after draining:
after draining:
after draining & oil filter change:
fuel
recommendation
fuel tank capacity
engine oil capacity
engine oil
recommendation
Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent high quality
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion protection
inhibitors specifically recommended for use in aluminum
engines cooling system,
recommendation final drive oil capacity
cooling system,
capacity Fuel & Lubricants
198
Specif ications
Technical Information
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							··
¶µµ Operator and one passenger
IFR6L11 (NGK) IFR5L11 (NGK)
VK20PRZ11 (DENSO) VK16PRZ11 (DENSO) 9.0 : 1
3.98 4.41 in (101.0 112.0 mm)
109.5 cu-in (1,795 cm
) rider, passenger, all cargo and accessories403 lbs (183 kg)
412 lbs (187 kg) 401 lbs (182 kg)
410 lbs (186 kg)
800 100 rpm 0.039 0.043 in (1.00 1.10 mm)
0.005 in (0.13 mm)
0.013 in (0.32 mm)or
or USA:
Canada:…VTX1800C
…VTX1800C …VTX1800F
…VTX1800F
no adjustment passenger capacity
maximum weight
capacity
spark plug (high
speed riding) spark plug (standard) compression ratio
bore & stroke
displacement
idle speed valve clearance
(cold)intake
exhaust spark plug gap Capacities
Engine Specifications
199
Specif ications
Technical Information
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							1.571
2.353
1.478
1.111
0.871
0.697
3.091
shaft gear ratio, 1st primary reduction
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
final reduction
final drive Power Transmission
200
Specif ications
Technical Information
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							µ 31°45’
5.7 in (144 mm)
0.399 kW/5,000 rpm 12V 18AH 33 psi (225 kPa , 2.25 kgf/cm
) 33 psi (225 kPa , 2.25 kgf/cm
) 130/70R18M/C 63H
180/70R16M/C 77H
36 psi (250 kPa , 2.50 kgf/cm
) 130/70R18M/C 63V
180/55R18M/C 74V
42 psi (290 kPa , 2.90 kgf/cm
)
42 psi (290 kPa , 2.90 kgf/cm
) radial-ply, tubeless
more than 200 lbs (90 kg) of added weight less than 200 lbs (90 kg) of added weight…VTX1800F
…VTX1800F …VTX1800C
…VTX1800C
…VTX1800F
…VTX1800C
…VTX1800F
…VTX1800C caster
trail
tire size, front
tire size, rear
generator battery tire pressure, rear
(cold) tire pressure, front
(cold) tire type Chassis & Suspension
Electrical
201
Specif ications
Technical Information
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