Honda VTX1300C VTX 2004 Owner's Manual page 155

If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
SYMPTOM: Starter motor doesn't operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ignition switch OFF
engine stop switch OFF
transmission not in neutral
side stand down (when
transmission not in neutral)
blown fuse
battery lead loose
dead battery
faulty starter motor
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
WHAT TO DO
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Turn the engine stop switch to RUN.
Shift into neutral.
Raise the side stand. Put the transmission in
neutral, pull the clutch lever in, or raise the side
stand.
Replace with a new fuse of the same rating (page
163 ).
Tighten the battery lead.
Charge the battery (page
help, see your Honda dealer.
If all possible causes are negative, the starter
motor may be faulty. See your Honda dealer.
127 ). If charging doesn't