How To Use This Manual; Contents - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual describes the service procedures for the
VT750C2IC2F.
Follow the Maintenance Schedule (Section 4) recommendations to
ensure that the vehicle is in peak operating condition and the emission
levels are with the standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Transport
Canada.
Performing the first scheduled maintenance is very important. It
compensates for the initial wear that occurs during the break-in
period.
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION • .
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Sections 1 and 4 apply to the whole motorcycle. Section 3 illustrates
procedures for removal/installation of components that may be
required to perform service described In the following sections.
Section 5 through 21 describe parts of the motorcycle, grouped
according to location.
Find the section you want on this page, then turn to the table of
contents on the first page of the section.
Most sections start with an assembly or system illustration, service
information and trOUbleshooting for the section. The subsequent
pages give detailed procedure.
If you don't know the source of the trouble, go to section 23
Troubleshooting.
Your safely, and the safely of others, is very important. To help
you make informed decisions we have provided safely
messages and other information throughout this manual. Of
course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with servicing this vehicle.
You must use your own good judgement.
You will find important safely information in a variely of forms
including:
• Safely Labels - on the vehicle
• Safely Messages - preceded by a safely alert symbol
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one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAU ­
TION.
These signal words mean:
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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
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HURT if you don't follow instructions.
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You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
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HURT if you don't follow instructions.
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You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
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instructions.
• Instructions - how to service this veh Icle correctly and safely.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a
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symbol. The purpose of this message is to help prevent
damage to your vehicle, other property. or the environment.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
CRANKSHAFTrrRANSMISSION
COOLING SYSTEM
CYLINDERJPISTON'
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEADNALVE
REAR WHEELlBAAKElSUSPENSION
IGNITION SYSTEM
WIRING DIAGRAMS
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSIONISTEERING
CLUTCH/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
FUEL SYSTEM
FINAL DRIVE
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
ELECTRIC STARTER
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Date of Issue: September. 2006
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