Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

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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 (USA only), and
Honda accessories and products (Canada
only). The same quality that went into
your Honda can be f ound in Genuine
Honda replacement parts. You’ll also f ind
comparable quality in the accessories andproducts available f rom the parts
department.
The sales department of f ers the Honda
Protection Plan to extend almost all of
your warranty coverage (USA only).
Your Honda dealer can inf orm you about
competition and other riding events in
your area. You’ll also f ind that your dealer
is a source of inf ormation about American
Honda’s Rider Education Centers and the
Honda Rider’s Club of America (USA
only).
We’re sure you’ll be as pleased with the
service your Honda dealer continues to
provide af ter the sale as you are with the
quality and dependability of your Honda.
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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.
Membership benefits include:
24 hour, toll-f ree roadside assistance f or
your new Honda (includes roadside
assistance f or your transport vehicle as
long as your Honda is aboard or in tow).
Vehicle transport to the nearest Honda
dealer or service center, if necessary.
An exclusive HRCA website complete
with access to the official HondaCommon Service Manual, contests,
insider inf ormation and more.
Reimbursement (up to $75) f or
Motorcycle Saf ety Foundation training.
Separate f ree training f rom the
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America
f or ATV owners.
One f ull year of the
magazine or (f or
ATV purchasers).
Discounts f rom HRCA partners f or
experienced rider courses.
Contact your Honda dealer f or more
inf ormation or call: 1 800-847-HRCA or
log on to www.hrca.honda.com.Discounted vehicle insurance f rom the
HRCA’s insurance partner.
Racing contingency programs and
assistance at selected dual-sport, off-
road, and motocross events.
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							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, Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle saf ety f rom the
Hotline. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it f inds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or American
Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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							225Servicing Your Honda
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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 . 18
...................... Multi-f unction Display . 29
...................................... Speedometer . 30
........................................ Tachometer . 30
........................................... Odometer . 31
................................. Tripmeter A&B . 31
Odometer/Tripmeter A&B/
........................ Digital Clock Display . 31
Changing the Speed and
...................................... Mileage Unit . 33..................................... Digital Clock . 34
............ Odometer/Tripmeter Display . 37
............................... Controls & Features . 38
.................................. Ignition Switch . 38
........................................ Start Button . 39
........................... Engine Stop Switch . 39
................ Headlight Dimmer Switch . 40
............................ Turn Signal Switch . 40
....................................... Horn Button . 41
..................... AreYouReadytoRide .44
............................. Protective Apparel . 44
................................... Rider Training . 46
... Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride . 47
............................ Pre-ride Inspection . 47
..................... Load Limits & Guidelines . 50
.............................................. Loading . 50
....................................... Load Limits . 51
........................... Loading Guidelines . 51
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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
................................. Cut-Of f System . 57
.................... How to Stop the Engine . 58
........................................ Shif ting Gears . 59
.................................................. Braking . 61
................................................... Parking . 63
......... Riding with a Passenger or Cargo . 67
........... The Importance of Maintenance . 72
............................... Maintenance Safety . 73
............ Important Saf ety Precautions . 74
............................. Perodic Maintenance . 76.......................... Maintenance Schedule . 78
.............................. Maintenance Record . 83
........................... Component Locations . 85
.................................................. Tool Kit . 91
....................... Owner’s Manual Storage . 92
............................ Storage Compartment . 93
......................................... Seat Removal . 94
.............................. Side Cover Removal . 96
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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
..................................... Final Drive Oil . 118
................................................ Throttle . 120
...................................... Clutch System . 122
................................ Engine Idle Speed . 124
.......................................... Spark Plugs . 126........................................... Suspension . 129
.................................................. Brakes . 132
..................................................... Tires . 136
............................................ Side Stand . 145
.................................................. Battery . 146
................................. Appearance Care . 151
............................ Storing Your Honda . 160
........... Transporting Your Motorcycle . 163
...................... You & the Environment . 164
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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 Low Oil Pressure Indicator
................................................... Lights . 185
.................................... If a Fuse Blows . 186
........................................ If You Crash . 190
........................ If You Lose Your Key . 191
....... If Your Battery is Low (or Dead) . 192
.......................... Vehicle Identif ication . 194
...................................... Specif ications . 197
............................. Break-in Guidelines . 204
.................. Emission Control Systems . 205
............................. Catalytic Converter . 211
................................ Oxygenated Fuels . 213............................ Authorized Manuals . 216
............................. Warranty Coverage . 219
................................. Warranty Service . 220
................................ Contacting Honda . 221
............................. Your Honda Dealer . 222
The Honda Rider’s Club
.......................................... (USA only) . 223
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................................... (USA only) . 224
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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,
.................................................. f luid . 133
........................................... pad wear . 135
................................................... braking . 61
.............................. break-in guidelines . 204....................................... capacity, fuel . 100
.................................. care, appearance . 151
................... cleaning, appearance care . 151
....................................... clutch system . 122
............................................ color label . 196
compartment,
................................. owner’s manual . 92
................................................ tool kit . 91
component locations,
...................... indicators and controls . 12
....................................... maintenance . 85
......................... consumer inf ormation . 215
.................................................. coolant . 111
................ coolant temperature indicator . 18
............................... crankcase breather . 117
.................................. customer service . 221
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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 rame number . 195
fuel,
....................................... oxygenated . 213
................................ recommendation . 99
.................................... tank capacity . 100
..................................................... f uses . 186 ..................... emission control systems . 205
engine,
............................................... f looded . 57
......................................... idle speed . 124
................................ low oil pressure . 185
............................................. number . 195
..................................................... oil . 102
.......................................... overheats . 183
............................................... pinging . 99
............................................... starting . 55......................................... stop switch . 39
.............................................. stopping . 58
........................................ won’t start . 167
......................................... environment . 164
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