Maintenance; Table Of Contents - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

3. MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION 3-1
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 3-3
FUEL LINE 3-4
THROTTLE OPERATION 3-4
CARBURETOR CHOKE 3-5
AIR CLEANER 3-6
CRANKCASE BREATHER 3-7
SPARK PLUG 3-7
VALVE CLEARANCE 3-9
ENGINE OIL/OIL FILTER 3-11
CARBURETOR SYNCHRONIZATION 3-14
ENGINE IDLE SPEED
3-15
RADIATOR COOLANT 3-16
COOLING SYSTEM 3-16
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM (CALIFORNIA TYPE ONLY) 3-17
DRIVE CHAIN 3-18
BRAKE FLUID
3-22
BRAKE SHOE/PAD WEAR 3-23
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BRAKE SYSTEM
3-23
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
3-25
HEADLIGHT AIM
3-25
CLUTCH SYSTEM
3-26
SIDE STAND
3-26
SUSPENSION
3-27
NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS 3-27
WHEELS/TIRES
3-28
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
3-29
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
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• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Work in a well ventilated area. Smoking or
allowing flames or sparks in the work area or where the gasoline is stored can cause a fire or explosion.
• If the engine must be running
to
do some work, make sure the area is well ventilated. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and may
lead to death. Run the engine in an open area or with an exhaust evacuation system in enclosed area.
• Place the motorcycle on a level ground before starting any work.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Throttle grip free play 2 - 6 mm (1/12 - 1/4 in)
Spark plug
NGK
DENSO
Standard
DPR8EA 9 X24EPR-U9
For cold climate {below 5·C/41·F}
DPR7EA9 X22EPR-U9
For extend high speed riding
DPR9EA 9 X27EPR-U9
Spark plug gap
0.80 - 0.90 mm {O.031 - 0.035 in}
Valve clearance IN
0.13-0.17 mm (O.005-0.007 in)
EX
0.18 - 0.22 mm {O.OOl - 0.009 in}
3-1