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Honda Shadow VT1100 View
About this Manual
Identification Numbers
Buying Parts
General Specifications
Maintenance Techniques, Tools and Working Facilities
Maintenance and Minor Repair Tool Kit
Repair and Overhaul Tool Set
Care and Maintenance of Tools
Working Facilities
Safety First
Motorcycle Chemicals and Lubricants
Troubleshooting
Index
Common Spark Plug Conditions
Models Covered by this Manual
Tune-Up and Routine Maintenance
Honda Shadow Routine Maintenance Intervals
Introduction to Tune-Up and Routine Maintenance
Fluid Levels-Check
Engine Oil
Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Coolant
Battery Electrolyte Level/Specific Gravity-Check
Brake Pads and Shoes-Wear Check
Brake System-General Check
Brake Pedal Height and Freeplay (Drum Brake Models)-Check and Adjustment
Tires/Wheels-General Check
Throttle Cable and Choke Operation-Check and Adjustment
Clutch-Check and Adjustment
Final Drive Oil-Check and Change
Engine Oil/Filter-Change
Air Filter Element-Servicing
Cylinder Compression-Check
Spark Plugs-Replacement
Lubrication-General
Idle Speed-Check and Adjustment
Carburetor Synchronization-Check and Adjustment
Cooling System-Check
Cooling System-Draining, Flushing and Refilling
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Models Only)-Inspection
Exhaust System-Check
Steering Head Bearings-Check, Adjustment and Lubrication
Fasteners-Check
Fuel System-Check and Filter Replacement
Suspension-Check
Suspension Adjustments
Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Torque Specifications
General Information
Operations Possible with the Engine in the Frame
Operations Requiring Engine Removal
Major Engine Repair-General Note
Engine-Removal and Installation
Engine Disassembly and Reassembly-General Information
Cylinder Head Cover and Rocker Arm Assembly-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Reassembly
Bleeding the Hydraulic Tappets
Adjusting the Hydraulic Tappets
Valve Adjustment Shim Selection Chart
Camshaft and Sprocket-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Front Cylinder Camshaft
Rear Cylinder Camshaft
Front or Rear Camshaft
Cam Chain Tensioner-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Cylinder Head-Removal and Installation
Valves/Valve Seats/Valve Guides-Servicing
Cylinder Head and Valves-Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly
Cam Chain Guide-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Cylinder-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Pistons and Oil Jets-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Piston Rings-Installation
Clutch Release System-Bleeding, Removal and Installation
Hydraulic System (1985 through 1996 VT1100C Models)
Bleeding the Hydraulic Release System
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Clutch Master Cylinder (Hydraulic Clutch Models)-Exploded View
Master Cylinder Installation
Stave Cylinder Removal
Slave Cylinder Overhaul
Cable System (VT1100C2, VT1100T and 1997-On VT1100C Models
Slave Cylinder Installation
Cable Removal and Installation
Lifter Arm Removal
Lifter Arm Inspection
Clutch-Removal, Inspection and Installation
1985 Through 1996 VT1100C Models
VT1100C2, VT1100T and 1997-On VT1100C
Clutch Disc Details
Oil Pump Drive Chain and Sprockets-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Primary Drive Gear-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Cam Chains and Rear Cam Chain Drive Sprocket-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Gearshift Linkage-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Externa, Gearshift Linkage (VT1100C Models)
Internal Gearshift Mechanism
Oil Pump-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Details
Oil Pump Details
Crankcase-Disassembly and Reassembly
Right Crankcase Bolts
Crankcase Components-Inspection and Servicing
Main and Connecting Rod Bearings-General Note
Connecting Rods and Bearings-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Chart
Connecting Rod Weight Selection
Connecting Rod Weight Selection Chart
Crankshaft and Main Bearings-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Crankcase Bearing Diameter Selection Chart
Transmission-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Shift Drum, Shift Forks and Shift Fork Shaft
Countershaft and Mainshaft
The Assembled Mainshaft and Countershaft
Output Gear Assembly-Removal and Installation
Initial Start-Up after Overhaul
Recommended Break-In Procedure
Cooling System
Radiator Cap-Check
Radiator-Removal and Installation
Cooling Fan and Thermostatic Fan Switch-Check and Replacement
Fan Motor
Thermostatic Fan Switch
Coolant Temperature Warning System-Check and Component Replacement
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Thermostat-Removal, Check and Installation
Thermostat Housing-Removal and Installation
Coolant Reservoir-Removal and Installation
Water Pump-Check, Removal and Installation
Removal, Inspection and O-Ring Replacement
Fuel and Exhaust Systems
Fuel Tank-Removal and Installation
Main Fuel Tank
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank-Cleaning and Repair
Crankcase Emission Control System-Description, Check and Component Replacement
Crankcase Breather Separator
Left Crankcase Cover Breather Pipe Adapter O-Ring
Breather Hoses
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Models)-Description, Check and Component Replacement
Purge Control Valve
Carburetor Air Vent Control Valve (California Models)
Purge Control Valve (California Models)
EVAP Canister
Air Cleaner Housing-Removal and Installation
Air Intake Ducts-Removal and Installation
Sub-Air Cleaner-Removal and Installation
Fuel Pump System-Check and Component Replacement
Fuel Pump Discharge Volume Check
Fuel Pump Relay
Throttle Cables and Grip-Removal, Installation and Adjustment
Carburetor Overhaul-General Information
Carburetors-Removal and Installation
Carburetors-Disassembly, Inspection, Cleaning and Reassembly
Float Assembly, Jets and Pilot Screw Assembly
Vacuum Chamber and Air Cut-Off Diaphragm Assemblies
Idle Fuel/Air Mixture-Adjustment
Exhaust System-Removal and Installation
Ignition System
Ignition System-Check
Engine will Not Start
Engine Starts but Misfires
Ignition Coils-Check and Replacement
Ignition Coil Test (1985 through 1986 Models)
Ignition Pulse Generator(S)-Check and Replacement
Ignition Pulse Generator Details
Timing Rotor-Removal and Installation
Ignition Control Module-Check and Replacement
Ignition Timing-Check
Steering, Suspension and Final Drive
Handlebar-Removal and Installation
Fork Oil Change
Forks-Removal and Installation
Forks-Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly
Front Fork Details
Steering Stem and Bearings-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Steering Stem/Lower Triple Clamp Details
Rear Shock Absorbers-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Swingarm-Removal and Installation
Swingarm Bearings-Replacement
Brakes, Wheels, Tires and Final Drive
Brake Pads-Replacement
Brake Caliper-Removal, Overhaul and Installation
Front Brake Caliper Assembly
Brake Disc-Inspection, Removal and Installation
Brake Master Cylinder-Removal, Overhaul and Installation
Master Cylinder Details
Brake Hose-Inspection and Replacement
Brake System Bleeding
Drum Brake-Removal, Overhaul and Installation
Rear Brake Pedal and Linkage-Removal and Installation
Wheels-Inspection and Repair
Rear Wheel-Removal and Installation
Front Wheel-Removal and Installation
Left Fork Leg Details
Wheel Bearings-Inspection and Maintenance
Front Wheel Bearings
Rear Wheel Bearings
Tires-General Information
Frame and Bodywork
Frame-Inspection and Repair
Footpegs-Removal and Installation
Sidestand-Maintenance
Sidestand-Removal and Installation
Seat-Removal and Installation
Steering Head Covers-Removal and Installation
Side Covers-Removal and Installation
Saddlebags (VT1100C2 Models)-Removal and Installation
Rear Fender-Removal and Installation
Rear Grab Rails and Fender Stays-Removal and Installation
Windshield (VT1100C2 Models)-Removal and Installation
Electrical System
Electrical Troubleshooting
Battery-Removal, Inspection, Maintenance and Installation
Battery-Charging
Conventional Batteries
Battery Charge-Time Table (Maintenance-Free Batteries)
Fuses-Check and Replacement
Lighting System-Check
Turn Signal Lights/Brake Light/Taillight/License Plate Light
Instrument and Indicator Lights
Headlight Bulb-Replacement
Headlight Aim-Check and Adjustment
Headlight Assembly-Removal and Installation
Turn Signal, Tail/Brake Light and License Plate Bulbs-Replacement
Turn Signal Circuit and Relay-Check
Brake Light Switches-Check and Replacement
Turn Signal Assembly-Removal and Installation
Taillight Assembly-Removal and Installation
Instruments and Speedometer Cable-Removal and Installation
Instrument and Indicator Lights-Replacement
Ignition Main (Key) Switch-Check and Replacement
Handlebar Switches-Check
Left Handlebar Switches
Right Handlebar Switches
Handlebar Switches-Removal and Installation
Neutral Switch-Check and Replacement
Oil Pressure Switch-Check and Replacement
Sidestand Switch-Check and Replacement
Clutch Switch-Check and Replacement
Horn-Check and Replacement
Starter Relay Switch-Check and Replacement
Clutch Diode-Check and Replacement
Starter Motor, Drive Gear and Torque Limiter-Removal and Installation
Charging System Testing-General Information and Precautions
Charging System-Check
Alternator-Check and Replacement
Flywheel (Rotor)
Voltage Regulator/Rectifier-Check and Replacement
Starter Clutch Assembly-Removal, Inspection and Installation
Wiring Diagrams
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1985 and 1986 Models
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1985 through 1986 Models
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1987 through 1993 Models
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1994 and 1995 Models
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1996 and Later Models
Conversion Factors
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