Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual
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62 Braking Basic Operation & Riding When possible, reduce your speed or complete braking bef ore entering a turn. Avoid braking or closing the throttle quickly while turning. Either action may cause one or both wheels to slip and reduce your control of your motorcycle. Your ability to brake in a turn and to brake hard in an emergency situation are important riding skills. We suggest attending a Motorcycle Safety Foundation experienced rider training course (page ) to retain these skills. When riding in wet or rainy conditions, or on loose surf aces, the ability to maneuver and stop will be reduced. All of your actions should be smooth under these conditions. Rapid acceleration, braking or turning may cause loss of control. Foryour saf ety, exercise extreme caution when braking, accelerating or turning. When descending a long, steep grade, use engine compression braking by downshif ting, with intermittent use of both brakes. Continuous brake application can overheat the brakes and reduce their effectiveness. Riding with your f oot resting on the brake pedal or your hand on the brake lever may actuate the brakelight, giving a f alse indication to other drivers. It may also overheat the brakes, reducing effectiveness. 46 04/08/11 14:33:13 31MCH630_071
63 Parking Basic Operation & Riding Catalytic Converters Look f or a level parking area. If you can’t park on a paved surf ace, make sure the ground surf ace is f irm, especially under the side stand. If you must park on a hill, leave the transmission in gear and position the rear tire against the curb at a 45 degree angle.To lower the side stand, use your f oot to guide it down. Remember that lowering the side stand with the transmission in gear will stop the engine, even if the clutch lever is pulled in. That is a function of the side stand ignition cut-of f system. Use the side stand to support the motorcycle while parked. If you have to park on a sof t surf ace, insert something solid under the side stand f or support. Check that the side stand is down all the way so that the side stand ignition cut-of f system (page ) is activated. Make sure flammable materials such as dry grass or leaves do not come in contact with the exhaust system when parking your motorcycle. Ref er to ,page . 1. 2. 21155 04/08/11 14:33:22 31MCH630_072
(1) steering lock (2) ignition key(1) (2) RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR (2) (3) (4) holder pin (2) ignition key (3) helmet holder(4) 64 Parking Basic Operation & Riding Use the steering lock ( ), which locks the handlebar in place. Turn the handlebar all the way to the lef t. Insert the ignition key ( ) in the lock and turn it 180 degrees clockwise. Remove the key.Use the helmet holder ( ) to secure your helmet with your motorcycle: Insert the ignition key ( ) and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the holder. Hang your helmet on the holder pin (). Push in on the holder pin. Remove the key. 3. 1 4. 2 23 4 04/08/11 14:33:31 31MCH630_073
Riding with a helmet attached to the holder can interfere with the rear wheel or suspension and could cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Use the helmet holder only while parked. Do not ride with a helmet secured by the holder. 65Basic Operation & Riding Parking 04/08/11 14:33:35 31MCH630_074
66Thef t-Prevention Tips Parking Basic Operation & Riding If you decide to use an anti-thef t device, select one of good quality and be sure to f ollow the manuf acturer’s instructions. Park your motorcycle in a locked garage whenever possible. If a garage isn’t available, park in a concealed area or in a well-lit area with enough pedestrian traf f ic to discourage a thief . Always take the ignition key with you. Always use the steering lock (page ), even if you’re parking f or just a minute or two. A thief can easily push an unlocked motorcycle to a waiting truck. In addition to the steering lock, use a good quality anti-theft device made specifically to lock a motorcycle to a secure object.Keep your owner’s manual, current registration, and insurance inf ormation with your motorcycle. This will make it easier f or the authorities to f ind you if your motorcycle is stolen and recovered. 64 04/08/11 14:33:43 31MCH630_075
67 Riding with a Passenger or Cargo Basic Operation & Riding Load Limits, Loading Guidelines, Your motorcycle is designed to carry you and one passenger. Whenever you add a passenger or cargo, you must be caref ul not to exceed the total load limits for this vehicle ( page ). Make sure your cargo is properly secured (page). Also consider adjusting the suspension (page ) f or the extra load. Be aware that carrying a passenger or heavy cargo can affect acceleration, braking, and handling.Bef ore riding with a passenger, make sure your passenger is wearing the proper protective apparel (page ). Tell your passenger to hold the seat strap or your waist, lean with you in the turns, and keep their feet on the passenger f ootpegs at all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped at a traf f ic light. 51 51 12944 04/08/11 14:33:51 31MCH630_076
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69Servicing Your Honda Servicing Your Honda Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any motorcycle repair establishment or individual using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. Bef ore You Service Your Honda To help keep your motorcycle in good shape, this section includes a Maintenance Schedule f or required service, a list of periodic checks you should perf orm at least once a month, and step-by-step instructions for specific maintenance tasks. You’ll also f ind important saf ety precautions, inf ormation on f uels and oils, and tips f or keeping your Honda looking great. For inf ormation about the exhaust emission and noise emission requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Calif ornia Air Resources Board (CARB), see page . For inf ormation about replacing f uses, see page . (cont’d) USA only ........... The Importance of Maintenance . 72 ............................... Maintenance Safety . 73 ............ Important Saf ety Precautions . 74 ............................ Periodic Maintenance . 76 .......................... Maintenance Schedule . 78 .............................. Maintenance Record . 83 205 186 04/08/11 14:34:01 31MCH630_078
70 Servicing Your Honda Servicing Your Honda Service Preparations Service ProceduresEngine Chassis Electrical Fluids & Filters........................... Component Locations . 85 .................................................. Tool Kit . 91 ....................... Owner’s Manual Storage . 92 ............................ Storage Compartment . 93 ......................................... Seat Removal . 94 .............................. Side Cover Removal . 96 ........................................................ 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 04/08/11 14:34:12 31MCH630_079
Î ÎÎ Î ÎÎ 71 Servicing Your Honda Servicing Your Honda The f ollowing table summarizes the three types of inspections and servicing recommendations f or your motorcycle. Both the pre-ride inspection and the scheduled maintenance at the recommended intervals are necessary to assure saf e and dependable perf ormance. The periodic checks provide additional conf idence in your motorcycle’s perf ormance. more of ten if you ride f requently or long distances; or anytime you clean your motorcycle unless you have the proper tools and service data and are mechanically qualif ied Type of Inspection/Service Maintenance Schedule Periodic Maintenance Pre-ride InspectionRef er to page: interval on schedule monthly bef ore every ride your Honda dealer you youWho Perf orms When Perf ormed 47 76 78 04/08/11 14:34:26 31MCH630_080