Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual describes the service procedures
for the VTR1000F.
Follow the Maintenance Schedule (Section 3) recom-
mendations to ensure that the vehicle is in peak oper-
ating condition.
Performing the first scheduled maintenance is very
important. It compensates for the initial wear that
occurs during the break-in period.
Sections 1 and 3 apply to the whole motorcycle.
Section 2 illustrates procedures for removal/
installation of components that may be required to
perform service described in the following sections.
Section 4 through 19describe parts ofthe 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 21 Troubleshooting.
ALL INFORMATION, ILLUSTRATIONS, DIREC-
TIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDED IN
THIS PUBLICATION ARE BASED ON THE LATEST
PRODUCT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE
TIME OF APPROVAL FOR PRINTING. HONDA
MOTOR CO., L TO. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
NOTICE AND WITHOUT INCURRING ANY
OBLIGATION WHATEVER. NO PART OF THIS
PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT
WRITTEN PERMISSION. THIS MANUAL IS
WRITTEN FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE ACQUIRED
BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF MAINTENANCE ON
HONDA MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS
ORATVS.
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
SERVICE PUBLICATION OFFICE
Date of Issue: January, 1997
©
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE
CLUTCH/GEARSHIFT LINKAGE
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
CRANKCASE/TRANSMISSION
CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/STEERING
REAR WHEEL/SUSPENSION
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
BATTERY /CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTER
LIGHTS/METERS/SWITCHES
WIRING DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX