Honda VTX1800 Manual
This Clymer motorcycle manual covers the Honda VTX1800 for the years indicated below:
Models Included are:
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 VTX1800C
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 VTX1800F
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 VTX1800N
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 VTX1800R
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 VTX1800S
2007, 2008 VTX1800T
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization | Warnings, cautions and notes | Safety | Serial numbers and information labels | Fasteners | Shop supplies | Tools | Measuring tools | Electrical system fundamentals | Service methods | Storage | Specifications
CHAPTER TWO: TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting the engine | Engine will not start | Poor engine performance | Fuel system | Engine | Engine lubrication | Cylinder leakdown test | Clutch | Gearshift linkage | Transmission | Electrical testing | Final drive | Front suspension and steering | Brake system
CHAPTER THREE: PERIODIC LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE and TUNE-UP
Tune-up | Cylinder identification and firing order | Engine rotation | Air filter | Crankcase breather inspection | Engine compression test | Spark plugs | Ignition timing | Valve clearance | Idle speed adjustment | Air screw synchronization | Fuel hose inspection | Throttle cable | Clutch | Engine oil and filter | Engine oil pressure check | Cooling system | Secondary air supply system inspection | Evaporative emission control system inspection (California models) | Battery | Final drive | Wheels and tires | Steering assembly inspection | Front suspension inspection | Rear suspension inspection | Brake system | Headlight aim | Sidestand and ignition cut-off switch test | Front fork oil change | Fastener inspection | Specifications
CHAPTER FOUR: ENGINE TOP END
Cylinder head covers | Camshafts | Cam chain tensioner and cam chain | Cylinder head | Valves and valve components | Cylinder | Pistons and piston rings | Cylinder stud replacement | Specifications
CHAPTER FIVE: ENGINE LOWER END
Servicing engine in frame | Engine | Crankcase | Crankcase seal and bearing replacement | Crankshaft | Connecting rods | Balancer shaft | Oil pump | Output gear | Engine break-in | Specifications
CHAPTER SIX: CLUTCH and EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM
Clutch bleeding | Clutch fluid flushing and draining | Clutch master cylinder | Clutch slave cylinder | Right crankcase cover | Clutch | Primary drive and driven gears | External shift mechanism | Specifications
CHAPTER SEVEN: TRANSMISSION and INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM
Transmission | Internal shift mechanism | Specifications
CHAPTER EIGHT: FUEL INJECTION and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Fuel system precautions | Fuel tank | Depressurizing the fuel system | Fuel pressure test | Fuel flow test | Fuel pump | Air filter housing | Throttle body | Intake manifold | Fuel injectors and fuel rails | Starter valve | BARO and MAP sensors | Throttle position (TP) sensor | Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor | Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor | Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | Bank angle sensor | Oxygen (O2) sensors (California models) | Engine control models (ECM) | Intake duct control solenoid assembly | Throttle cable replacement | Emission control system labels | Secondary air supply system | Evaporative emission control system (California models only) | Fuel injection system identification | Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) | DTC troubleshooting | Specifications
CHAPTER NINE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical component replacement | Electrical connectors | Battery | Battery box | Charging system | Stator coil, crankcase position (CKP) sensor and left crankcase cover | Flywheel, starter clutch and starter drive gears | Ignition system testing | Ignition coils | Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor | Engine control module (ECM) | Ignition system testing | Starter | Starter relay | Lighting system | Meter assembly | Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) | Coolant temperature indicator and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | Coolant temperature sensor | Fan motor switch | Oil pressure indicator and oil pressure switch | Neutral indicator and neutral switch | Fuel reserve indicator and fuel reserve sensor | Sidestand switch | Clutch switch | Front brake light switch | Rear brake light switch | Ignition switch | Handlebar switch | Switch continuity test | Turn signal relay | Turn signal-position relay | Horn | Engine stop relay | Fuel cut-off relay | Clutch diode | Fuses | Wiring diagrams | Specifications
CHAPTER TEN: COOLING SYSTEM
Temperature warning system | Cooling system inspection | Radiator | Cooling fan | Coolant reserve tank | Thermostat | Thermostat housing | Coolant pipe | Water pump | Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN: WHEELS and TIRES
Motorcycle lift | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Front and rear hubs | Driven flange | Wheel service (cast wheels) | Wheel service (laced wheels) | Tire safety | Tire changing | Wheel balance | Specifications
CHAPTER TWELVE: FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Handlebar | Handlebar grips | Front fork | Steering assembly | Steering bearing preload | Steering head bearing race replacement | Steering stem bearing replacement | Specification
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: REAR SUSPENSION and FINAL DRIVE
Shock absorber | Swing arm | Final drive unit and drive shaft | Final drive unit overhaul | Ring and pinion gear | Specifications
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: BRAKES
Linked braking system (LBS) | Brake service | Brake bleeding | Brake fluid draining | Brake pads | Brake caliper removal-installation | Brake caliper overhaul | Front master cylinder | Rear master cylinder | Proportional control valve | Brake hose and brake line replacement | Brake disc | Rear brake pedal | Specifications
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: BODY and EXHAUST SYSTEM
Seat | side covers | Left crankcase rear cover | Front fender | Rear fender | Rider footrests | Sidestand | Windshield | Saddlebags | Exhaust system | Specifications
COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS
The Honda VTX1800 manual by Clymer is the best reference book for repair and service information for your Honda VTX1800 motorcycle.
Publisher: Clymer Manuals - 2008
Author: Ron Wright
Binding: Paperback - 7 x 10 inches
Pages: 444 - Hundreds of b&w photos and illustrations
ISBN: 9781599692319
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