Honda Vtx 1800 F Service Manual

							Improperly maintaining this
motorcycle or failing to correct a
problem before you ride can
causeacrashinwhichyoucanbe
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations
and schedules in this owner’s
manual.
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The Importance of Maintenance
Servicing Your Honda
Keeping your motorcycle well-maintained
is absolutely essential to your saf ety. It’s
also a good way to protect your
investment, get maximum performance,
avoid breakdowns, and have more f un. A
properly maintained motorcycle will also
help to reduce air pollution.
Remember, proper maintenance is the
owner’s responsibility. Be sure to inspect
your motorcycle bef ore each ride, perf orm
the periodic checks, and f ollow the
Maintenance Schedule in this section.
If your motorcycle overturns or is
involved in a crash, be sure your Honda
dealer inspects all major parts, even if you
areabletomakesomerepairs.
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							Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner’s
manual.
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Maintenance Saf ety
Servicing Your Honda
This section includes instructions on how
to perf orm some important maintenance
tasks. If you have basic mechanical skills,
you can perf orm many of these tasks with
the tools provided with your motorcycle.
Other tasks that are more difficult and
require special tools are best perf ormed by
prof essionals. Wheel removal should
normally be handled only by a Honda
technician or other qualified mechanic.
Instructions are included in this manual
only to assist in emergency service.Some of the most important saf ety
precautions f ollow. However, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that
can arise in performing maintenance. Only
you can decide whether or not you should
perf orm a given task.
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							74Important Saf ety Precautions
Maintenance Saf ety
Servicing Your Honda
Carbon monoxide poisoning f rom
engine exhaust.
Burns from hot motorcycle parts.
Injury f rom moving parts.Read the instructions bef ore you begin,
and make sure you have the tools and
skills required.
To help prevent the motorcycle f rom
f alling over, park it on a f irm, level
surf ace, using the side stand or a
maintenance stand to provide support.
To reduce the possibility of a f ire or
explosion, be caref ul when working
around gasoline. Use only
non-f lammable solvent, not gasoline, to
clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from all fuel-related parts. Make sure the engine is of f bef ore you
begin any maintenance or repairs. This
will help eliminate several potential
hazards:
Be sure there is
adequate ventilation whenever you
operate the engine.
Let
the engine and exhaust system cool
bef ore touching.
Do not run
the engine unless instructed to do so.
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Maintenance Saf ety
Servicing Your Honda
Remember that your Honda dealer knows
your motorcycle best and is f ully equipped
to maintain and repair it. To ensure the
best quality and reliability, use only new
genuine Honda parts or their equivalents
f or repair and replacement. If you have the
tools and skills required f or additional
maintenance jobs, you can purchase an
of f icial Honda Service Manual (page
). 216
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							76
Periodic Maintenance
Servicing Your Honda
In addition to the regularly scheduled
maintenance (page ) and daily pre-ride
inspection (page ), consider perf orming
the periodic checks on the f ollowing page
at least once a month, even if you haven’t
ridden your motorcycle, or as of ten as
once a week if you ride f requently or f or
long distances. It’s a good idea to perf orm
this maintenance any time you clean your
motorcycle.
Check the odometer reading and perf orm
any scheduled maintenance checks that are
needed (page ). Remember, more
frequent checks may be needed for riding
in severe conditions.78
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							77
Periodic Maintenance
Servicing Your Honda
Fluids
FreeplayMake sure the headlight, brake light, taillight, and turn signals are
working properly. LightsCheck the air pressure with a gauge and add air if needed (page ).
Examine the tread for wear (page ).
Look closely f or nails, embedded objects, cuts, and other types of
damage (page ). Roll your motorcycle so you can inspect the
entire surface.
Check the condition of the wheels.
Check the levels of the engine oil (page ), coolant (page ), brake
f luid (page ), clutch f luid (page ), and f inal drive oil (page ).
Add the correct f luid as necessary, and investigate the cause of any
low f luid level.
Check the f reeplay of the throttle grip (page ).
Make sure you have a f ull supply of spare f uses. Fuses
Nuts & Bolts Check the major fasteners and tighten as needed. Tires
&
Wheels136
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							78Servicing Your Honda
Maintenance Schedule
The required Maintenance Schedule that
f ollows specif ies how of ten you should
have your motorcycle serviced, and what
things need attention. It is essential to have
your motorcycle serviced as scheduled to
maintain safe, dependable performance
and proper emission control.
The service intervals in this Maintenance
Schedule are based on average riding
conditions. Some items will need more
f requent service if you ride in unusually
wet or dusty areas or at full throttle.
Consult your Honda dealer f or
recommendations applicable to your
individual needs and use.Some items in the Maintenance Schedule
can be performed with basic mechanical
skills and hand tools. Procedures f or these
items are provided in this manual. Other
items involve more extensive procedures
and may require special training, tools,
and equipment. We recommend that you
have your Honda dealer perf orm these
tasks unless you have advanced
mechanical skills and the required tools
and equipment. Procedures f or such items
in this schedule are provided in an of f icial
Honda Service Manual available f or
purchase (page ).216
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Maintenance Schedule
Servicing Your Honda
If you do not f eel capable of perf orming a
given task or need assistance, remember
that your Honda dealer knows your
motorcycle best and is f ully equipped to
maintain and repair it. If you decide to do
your own maintenance, use only genuine
Honda parts or their equivalents f or repair
or replacement to ensure the best quality
and reliability.
Perf orm the pre-ride inspection (page )
and owner maintenance (page ) at each
scheduled maintenance period.Each item on the maintenance schedule
requires some mechanical knowledge.
Certain items (particularly those marked
and ) may require more technical
inf ormation and tools. Consult your
Honda dealer.
In the interest of saf ety, we recommend
these items be serviced only by your
Honda dealer. Should be serviced by your Honda
dealer, unless you have the proper tools
and service data and are mechanically
qualif ied. Ref er to the of f icial Honda
Service Manual (page ). 47
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							80Servicing Your Honda
Maintenance Schedule
Summary of Maintenance Schedule Notes
& Procedures:
At higher odometer readings, repeat at
the f requency interval established here.
Service more f requently if the
motorcycle is ridden in unusually wet or
dusty areas.Maintenance Procedures:
Service more f requently if the
motorcycle is ridden often at full
throttle or in the rain.
Calif ornia type only. Replace every 2 years, or at indicated
odometer interval, whichever comes
first. Replacement requires mechanical
skill. Ref er to the of f icial Honda
service manual.I: inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate,
or replace, if necessary
C: clean
A: adjust
L: lubricate
R: replace NOTES:
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Maintenance Schedule
Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless you have the proper tools and service data and are
mechanically qualified. Refer to the official Honda Service Manual (page ).216 04/08/11 14:35:40 31MCH630_090