Basic Operation & Riding - Honda VTX1300C VTX 2004 Owner's Manual

This section gives basic riding instructions,
including how to start and stop your
engine, and how to use the throttle, clutch,
and brakes. It also provides important
information on riding with a passenger or
cargo.
To protect your new engine and enjoy
optimum performance and service life,
refer to Break-in Guidelines (page
For information about carburetor
adjustment for riding at high altitude, see
page 183 .
Basic Operation & Riding
Safe Riding Precautions
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Preparation
Starting Procedure
Flooded Engine
How to Stop the Engine
Shifting Gears
Braking
Parking
182 ). Riding with a Passenger or Cargo
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