Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual page 63

MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
• Place the motorcycle on level ground before starting any work.
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
• Work in a well ventilated area. Smoking or allowing flames or sparks in the work area or where the gasoline is stored
can cause a fire or explosion.
• The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
Run the engine in and open area or with an exhaust evacuation system in an enclosed area.
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Throttle grip freeplay 2 - 6 mm (1/16 - 1/4 in)
Spark plug Standard DPR6EA-9 (NGK), X20EPR-U9 (DENSO)
For extended high speed riding DPR7EA-9 (NGK), X22EPR-U9 (DENSO)
Spark plug gap 0.8 - 0.9 mm (0.03 - 0.04 in)
Valve clearance IN 0.15
±
0.02 mm (0.006
±
0.001 in)
EX 0.20 ± 0.02 mm (0.008 ± 0.001 in)
Recommended engine oil Pro Honda GN4 4-stroke oil (U.S.A. and Canada) or equiva­
lent motor oil
API service classification: SG or higher
JASO T 903 standard: MA
Viscosity: SAE 10W-30
Engine oil At draining 2.5 liters (2.6 US qt, 2.2 Imp qt)
capacity
At oil filter change 2.6 liters (2.7 US qt, 2.3 Imp qt)
At disassembly 3.2 liters (3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt)
Engine idle speed 1,200
±
100 rpm
Recommended antifreeze Pro Honda HP coolant or an equivalent high quality ethyl ­
ene glycol antifreeze containing silicate-free corrosion
inhibitors
Recommended final drive oil Hypoid gear oil, SAE #80
Final drive oil
At draining 160 cm 3 (5.4 US oz, 5.6 Imp oz)
capacity
At disassembly 170 cm
3
(5.7 US oz, 6.0 Imp oz)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 4
Brake pedal height 75 mm (3.0 in) above the top of the footpeg
Brake pedal freeplay 20-30 mm (13/16-1-3/16 in)
Clutch lever freeplay 10 ­ 20 mm (3/8 -13/16 in)
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg (200 Ibs)
Front
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
,
29 psi)
load
Rear 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
,
29 psi)
Up to maximum Front 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
,
29 psi)
weight capacity
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
36 psi)
Tire size Front 90/90-21 M/C 545
Rear 160/80-15M/C 74S
Tire brand BRIDGESTONE Front EXEDRA G701
Rear EXEDRA G702
DUNLOP Front D404F
Rear D404
Minimum tire tread depth Front 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Rear 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
4-2.