Table Of Contents - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

Table of Contents

How To Use This Manual2
Contents2
Symbols3
General Information4
General Safety4
Service Rules5
Model Identification6
Specifications7
Lubrication System9
Fuel System9
Cooling System9
Clutch System10
Alternator/Starter Clutch10
Cylinder Head/Valves10
Cylinder/Piston11
Crankshaft/Transmission12
Front Wheel/Suspension/Steering13
Rear Wheel/Brake/Suspension13
Hydraulic Brake14
Battery/Charging System14
Ignition System14
Electric Starter15
Lights/Meters/Switches15
Torque Values16
Engine16
Frame18
Tools20
Lubrication & Seal Points22
Cable & Harness Routing25
Vt750C25
Vt750Cd/Cd2 ('98-2000)25
Vt750Cd/Cd2 (After 2000)26
Vt750C3/Cd326
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Type Only)36
Emission Control Systems37
Source Of Emissions37
Exhaust Emission Control System37
Crankcase Emission Control System37
Noise Emission Control System38
Emission Control Information Labels39
Vehicle Emission Control Information Update Label39
Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram Label (California Type Only)39
Frame/Body Panels/Exhaust System40
Service Information40
Troubleshooting40
Seat41
Steering Cover42
Side Cover43
Fuel Tank43
Rear Fender45
Grab Rail45
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler46
Maintenance50
Table Of Contents50
Maintenance Schedule52
Fuel Line53
Throttle Operation53
Fuel Filter53
Carburetor Choke54
Starting Enrichment (Se) Valve54
Air Cleaner55
Crankcase Breather56
Spark Plug56
Reusing A Spark Plug57
Replacing A Spark Plug57
Valve Clearance58
Engine Oil/Oil Filter60
Oil Level Inspection60
Engine Oil Change61
Oil Filter Change62
Carburetor Synchronization63
Engine Idle Speed64
Radiator Coolant65
Level Check65
Evaporative Emission Control66
System (California Type Only)66
Drive Chain67
Drive Chain Slack Inspection67
Cleaning, Inspection And Lubrication68
Sprockets Inspection68
Brake Fluid71
Brake Shoe/Pad Wear72
Brake System72
Front Brake Pads72
Rear Brake Pads72
Brake Pedal Height73
Brake Pedal Free Play73
Brake Light Switch74
Headlight Aim74
Side Stand75
Suspension76
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners76
Front76
Rear76
Oil Pressure Check80
Oil Pump81
Oil Pump Disassembly82
Pressure Relief Valve Check83
Body Clearance83
Tip Clearance83
Side Clearance84
Assembly84
Air Cleaner Housing91
Sub-Air Cleaner Element92
Air Cleaner Chamber93
Carburetor Removal95
Carburetor Disassembly/Assembly97
Vacuum Chamber98
Float Chamber100
Jets102
Valve Seat/Filter102
Pilot Screw102
Float Level103
Air Cut-Off Valve104
Carburetor Body Cleaning104
Carburetor Separation105
Carburetor Reassembly106
Carburetor Installation108
Pilot Screw Adjustment109
Idle Drop Procedure109
Fuel Pump111
System Inspection111
Discharge Volume Inspection112
High Altitude Adjustment (U.s.a. Only)114
Evaporative Emission Purge Control Valve Inspection (California Type Only)115
Evaporative Emission Carburetor Air Vent Control Valve Inspection (California Type Only)117
System Flow Pattern119
System Testing122
Coolant (Hydrometer Test)122
Coolant Gravity Chart122
Coolant123
Radiator Cap/System Pressure Inspection123
Replacement/Air Bleeding124
Thermostat125
Radiator/Cooling Fan128
Water Pump134
Mechanical Seal Inspection134
Installation135
Radiator Reserve Tank137
Engine Removal/Installation139
Drive Sprocket Removal142
Engine Removal143
Engine Installation147
Drive Sprocket Installation151
Clutch/Gearshift Linkage154
Right Crankcase Cover Removal156
Clutch Removal157
Lifter Plate Bearing160
Clutch Spring160
Clutch Disc160
Clutch Plate161
Clutch Center161
Clutch Outer161
Clutch Outer Guide161
Clutch Outer Needle Bearing Replacement162
Oil Pump Drive Sprocket162
Mainshaft162
Judder Spring, Spring Seat162
Primary Drive Gear163
Gearshaft Linkage165
Clutch Installation170
Right Crankcase Cover Installation174
Stator Removal179
Flywheel, Starter Clutch180
Flywheel Removal180
Starter Driven Gear, Starter, Clutch Removal181
Starter Clutch Inspection182
Needle Bearing182
One-Way Clutch182
Clutch Housing182
Starter Driven Gear, Starter Clutch Installation183
Flywheel Installation184
Stator Installation186
Cylinder Compression193
Cylinder Head Cover Removal194
Camshaft Removal197
Camshaft Holder Disassembly200
Camshaft Runout200
Cam Lobe Height201
Camshaft Journal201
Camshaft Oil Clearance201
Cylinder Head Removal203
Cylinder Head Disassembly204
Cylinder Head205
Valve Spring205
Valve Stem, Valve Guide205
Cam Chain Guide206
Valve Guide Replacement207
Cam Chain Tensioner207
Valve Seat Inspection/Refacing209
Valve Seat Refacing209
Cylinder Head Assembly211
Cylinder Head Installation213
Camshaft Installation215
Camshaft Holder Assembly215
Valve Timing217
Both Cylinder Camshaft Service217
Rear Cylinder Camshaft Service Only (Front Cylinder Camshaft Was Not Serviced)218
Front Cylinder Camshaft Service Only (Rear Cylinder Camshaft Was Not Serviced)218
Cylinder Head Cover Installation221
Cylinder Removal230
Piston Removal232
Crankcase Stud Bolt Inspection235
Piston Installation235
Cylinder Installation237
Crankcase Separation243
Crankshaft/Connecting Rod245
Connecting Rod Bearing Inspection246
Crankpin Oil Clearance246
Connecting Rod Bearing Selection247
Connecting Rod/Crankshaft Selection248
Crankshaft/Crankcase Selection248
Main Bearing Inspection249
Transmission251
Shift Drum/Shift Drum Bearing253
Shift Fork, Shift Fork Shaft255
Shift Drum Journal, Shift Fork Shaft Journal255
Countershaft257
Crankcase Bearing Replacement259
Left Crankcase Bearing Replacement259
Right Crankcase Bearing Replacement260
Crankcase Assembly261
Handlebar270
Grip Replacement270
Front Wheel278
Axle279
Wheel Bearing280
Wheel Rim280
Wheel Balance283
Fork287
Fork Spring292
Fork Tube/Slider/Fork Piston292
Fork Tube Bushing293
Steering Stem299
Steering Bearing Replacement303
Steering Bearing Preload309
Nom (2.3 Kgfom, 17 Ibfoft)311
Rear Wheel314
Wheel315
Driven Sprocket315
Driven Flange Bearing Removal316
Wheel Bearing Removal317
Wheel Bearing Installation318
Driven Flange Bearing Installation318
Rear Brake322
Brake Pedal326
Shock Absorber329
Swingarm330
Pivot Bearing Replacement333
Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding342
Brake Fluid Draining342
Brake Fluid Filling/Bleeding342
Brake Pad/Disc344
Brake Pad Replacement344
Brake Disc Inspection345
Master Cylinder346
Brake Caliper352
System Diagram357
Battery362
Battery Charging363
Charging System Inspection364
Regulated Voltage Inspection364
Current Leakage Test365
Regulator/Rectifier366
Wire Harness Inspection366
Battery Line366
Charging Line366
Ignition System Inspection373
Ignition Primary Voltage Inspection373
Ignition Pulse Generator Peak Voltage Inspection375
Ignition Control Module (Icm)376
Ignition Coil376
Ignition Timing377
Starter Motor383
Brush Holder Disassembly385
Starter Relay Switch392
Ground Line392
Starter Relay Voltage392
Operation Check392
Clutch Diode393
Troubleshooting (Vt750Cd/Cd2 (After 2000), Vt750C3/Cd3)399
Speed Sensor/Speedometer399
Bulb Replacement402
Headlight402
Turn Signal Light403
Tail/Brake Light403
License Light403
Indicator Light404
Speedometer Light404
Speedometer405
Speed Sensor (Vt750Cd/Cd2 (After 2000), Vt750C3/Cd3)408
Oil Pressure Switch409
Neutral Switch410
Front Brake Light Switch411
Rear Brake Light Switch411
Clutch Switch412
Handlebar Switch412
Right Handlebar Switch412
Ignition Switch413
Left Handlebar Switch413
Fan Motor Switch414
Coolant Temperture, Thermo Switch415
Coolant Temperature415
Thermo Switch Inspection416
Horn417
Turn Signal Relay418
Side Stand Switch418
Performance Test418
Wiring Diagram420
Engine Does Not Start Or Is Hard To Start422
Engine Lacks Power423
Poor Performance At Low And Idle Speed424
Poor Performance At High Speed425
Poor Handling425
Index426