Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual
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232 Index Index G HI L K ............................................ labels, safety . 7 ............................................. lamp check . 20 ..................................... gap, spark plug . 128 ................................................. gasohol . 213 .................................................. gasoline . 99 ....................... headlight dimmer switch . 40 ......................................... helmet holder . 64 ............................... high beam indicator . 18 Honda, ........................................ contacting . 221 ..................................... Rider’s Club . 223 ................................................ dealer . 222 ........................ Honda Service Manual . 216 ............................................. horn button . 41.......................... identif ication, vehicle . 194 ................................ idle speed, engine . 124 ......... ignition cutof f system, side stand . 55 ....................................... ignition switch . 38 ................................................ indicators . 18 ................................ inspection, pre-ride . 47 ................................................ key, lost . 191 ................................................... kit, tool . 91 04/08/11 14:56:35 31MCH630_241
233 Index Index MN O maintenance, ......................................... importance . 72 .............................................. periodic . 76 ................................................. record . 83 .................................................. saf ety . 73 ............................................. schedule . 78 .................................... manual, service . 216 .............................. manual, authorized . 216 .......................... maximum weight limit . 51 ........................................... mode switch . 18........................................... modif ications . 6 ........................... multi-f unction display . 29 ..................................... numbers, serial . 194 ................................................ odometer . 18 oil, ............................................... engine . 102 ........................................ f inal drive . 118 ..................................... low pressure . 185 .................................. operating controls . 38 ................................... overheat, engine . 183 ......................... owner’s manual storage . 92 .................................. oxygenated f uels . 213 ........................................... limit, weight . 51 .............................................. load limits . 51 .................................. loading guidelines . 50 location, components, ......................... indicators & controls . 12 ....................................... maintenance . 85 .......................................... lock, steering . 64 04/08/11 14:56:42 31MCH630_242
234 Index Index P R................................................... parking . 63 ...................................... pinging, engine . 99 .......................................... plugs, spark . 126 ..................... pre-load, rear suspension . 130 ................................. pre-ride inspection . 47 ........................... problems,unexpected . 165 .................................. protective apparel . 44 removal, ..................................................... seat . 94 ........................................... side cover . 96 ....................... reporting safety defects . 224 ............................................ reset switch . 18 ...................................... rider training . 2, 46 ............................ Rider’s Club, Honda . 223riding, ................................... basic operation . 53 .............................................. clothing . 44 .................................................... saf ety . 2 .............................. saf ety precautions . 54 ..................... with passenger or cargo . 67 04/08/11 14:56:47 31MCH630_243
235 Index Index S saf ety, ........................ important precautions . 74 .................................................... labels . 7 .............................. reporting def ects . 224 .............................. riding precautions . 54 ........................... schedule, maintenance . 78 ........................................... seat removal . 94 ...................................... serial numbers . 194 service, ........................................... customer . 221 ............................................ manuals . 216 ........................................... warranty . 220 ......................................... shif ting gears . 59 ................................. side cover removal . 96 ............................................. side stand . 145 .......... side stand ignition cutof f system . 55 ............................................ spark knock . 99........................................... spark plugs . 126 ....................................... specif ications . 197 ........................................... speedometer . 18 ............................................ stand, side . 145 ............................................. start button . 39 starting, ................................................. engine . 55 ................................ troubleshooting . 167 ........................................... steering lock . 64 ................................ stop switch, engine . 39 ...................................... stopping engine . 58 storage, ....................................... motorcycle . 160 ................................. owner’s manual . 92 ..................... suspension, rear pre-load . 130 switch, ......................................... engine stop . 39 ............................... headlight dimmer . 40 ............................................... ignition . 38 .......................................... turn signal . 40 04/08/11 14:56:52 31MCH630_244
236 Index Index TV W.......... vehicle identif ication no. (VIN) . 194 warranty, ........................................... coverage . 219 ........................................... extended . 219 .............................................. service . 220 .................... washing your motorcycle . 153 ............................................ weight limit . 51 wheels, ................................... f ront removal . 175 ..................................... rear removal . 180 ............................................. tachometer . 18 ............................... thef t prevention tips . 66 .................................................. throttle . 120 tires, ....................................... air pressure . 136 .................................................... flat . 172 .......................................... replacing . 142 .................................................... tool kit . 91 ..................................... training, rider . 2, 46 .............. transporting your motorcycle . 163 ................................................. tripmeter . 18 ............................. trouble, unexpected . 165 ...................... troubleshooting, starting . 167 ............................. turn signal indicators . 18 04/08/11 14:56:58 31MCH630_245
Quick Ref erence Quick Ref erence How To Avoid Costly Repairs The f ollowing is a brief , but important collection of inf ormation you need to know about your Honda. You’ll also f ind space to record important notes. The engine of your Honda can be the most expensive component to repair. Proper maintenance, especially the use of the recommended f luids and f ilters, prevents premature wear and damage. Frequent causes of costly repairs are: Engine oil: insuf f icient quantity, improper oil. Air cleaner: dirty, leaking because of improper installation (poor seal). Record important inf ormation on the f ollowing page: 04/08/11 14:57:06 31MCH630_246
Quick Ref erence Quick Ref erence VIN/Frame No. Engine No. Frame No. Ignition Key No. Color Label Owner’s Name Address City/State Phone Dealer’s Name Address City/State Phone Service Mgr. 04/08/11 14:57:10 31MCH630_247
410 lbs (186 kg) 403 lbs (183 kg) 4.76 US gal (18.0 ) 401 lbs (182 kg) 412 lbs (187 kg) Canada: USA: …VTX1800F …VTX1800C …VTX1800F …VTX1800C Quick Ref erence Quick Ref erence Scheduled Maintenance Pre-ride Inspection Periodic Checks Fuel/CapacityInitial: 600 miles (1,000 km) Regular: every 4,000 miles (6,400 km) Check the f ollowing items eachtime before you ride (page ): tires, leaks, loose parts, throttle, brakes, indicators, lights. Check the following items monthly (page ): tires, fluids, lights, freeplay, fuses, nuts & bolts. Engine Oilunleaded gasoline, pump octane number 86 or higher Maximum Weight Capacityethylene glycol antif reeze (silicate-free) for aluminum engines in 50/50 solution with Pro Honda HP Coolant or an equivalent distilled water CoolantAPI 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 or equivalent rider, passenger, all cargo and accessories 47 77 04/08/11 14:57:26 31MCH630_248
130/70R18M/C 63V 130/70R18M/C 63H DUNLOP D251F 180/55R18M/C 74V 180/70R16M/C 77H DUNLOP D251 radial-ply, tubeless 33 psi (225 kPa , 2.25 kgf/cm ) 33 psi (225 kPa , 2.25 kgf/cm ) 42 psi (290 kPa , 2.90 kgf/cm ) 42 psi (290 kPa , 2.90 kgf/cm ) 36 psi (250 kPa , 2.50 kgf/cm ) IFR5L11 (NGK) VK16PRZ11 (DENSO) IFR6L11 (NGK) VK20PRZ11 (DENSO) 30A 30A 5A , 10A , 20A…VTX1800F …VTX1800C …VTX1800F …VTX1800C …VTX1800F …VTX1800C …VTX1800F …VTX1800C or or Quick Ref erence Quick Ref erenceTires Spark Plugs Fuses Final Drive Oil Tire Pressure (cold) Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80 Front: Rear: Type: Front: Rear: main A: main B: other: standard:with less than 200 lbs (90 kg) of added weight with more than 200 lbs (90 kg) of added weight high speed riding: 04/08/11 14:57:41 31MCH630_249