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Honda 2008 VT750C2 Shadow Spirit 750 Service Manual (479 pages)
2007-2009 Motorcycle
Brand:
Honda
| Category:
Motorcycle
| Size: 25.07 MB
Table of Contents
How to Use this Manual
2
Contents
2
Symbols
3
Table of Contents
4
General Information
4
Service Rules
5
Abbreviation
5
Model Identification
5
Serial Numbers
6
Labels
6
General Specifications
8
Lubrication System Specifications
10
Fuel System Specifications
10
Cooling System Specifications
10
Cylinder Head/Valve Specifications
11
Cylinder/Piston Specifications
11
Clutch/Gearshift Linkage Specifications
12
Alternator/Starter Clutch Specifications
12
Crankshatf/Transmission Specifications
13
Final Drive Specifications
13
Front Wheel/Suspension/Steering Specifications
14
Rear Wheel/Brake/Suspension Specifications
14
Hydraulic Brake Specifications
14
Battery/Charging System Specifications
15
Ignition System Specifications
15
Electric Starter Specifications
15
Lights/Meters/Switches Specifications
15
Engine & Frame Torque Values
16
Standard Torque Values
16
Lubrication & Seal Points
22
Cable & Harness Routing
25
Evap Control System (California Type Only)
38
Emission Control Systems
42
Exhaust Emission Control System
43
Fuel Permeation Emission Control System
43
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Type Only)
44
Noise Emission Control System
44
Technical Feature
46
Fuel Cut-Off Solenoid Valve
47
Oxidation Catalytic Converter Protection from Unburned Gasoline (California Type Only)
47
Heat-Tube
48
Frame/Body Panels/Exhaust System
50
Seat
52
Fuel Tank
53
Left Crankcase Rear Cover
54
Steering Side Cover
54
Front Fender
55
Rear Fender
55
Exhaust System
57
Maintenance
62
Maintenance Schedule
65
Fuel Line
66
Throttle Operation
66
Choke Operation
67
Air Cleaner
68
Crankcase Breather
69
Sub Air Cleaner
69
Spark Plug
70
Valve Clearance
71
Engine Oil
73
Engine Oil Filter
74
Cooling System
76
Engine Idle Speed
76
Radiator Coolant
76
Secondary Air Supply System
77
Final Drive Oil
79
Brake Fluid
80
Brake Shoes/Pads Wear
81
Brake System
81
Brake Light Switch
83
Clutch System
83
Headlight Aim
83
Sidestand
84
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners
85
Suspension
85
Wheels/Tires
86
Steering Head Bearings
87
Lubrication System
88
Lubrication System Diagram
89
Oil Pressure Inspection
92
Oil Pump
93
Oil Pump Assembly
96
Fuel System
100
Component Location
101
Air Cleaner Housing
105
Carburetor Removal
106
Carburetor Disassembly/Inspection
108
Carburetor Assembly
114
Intake Manifold
122
Pilot Screw Adjustment
124
High Altitude Adjustment
125
Secondary Air Supply System
127
Cooling System
134
System Flow Pattern
135
System Testing
138
Coolant Replacement
139
Thermostat
141
Thermostat Housing
142
Radiator/Cooling Fan
144
Water Pump
149
Radiator Reserve Tank
150
Engine Removal/Installation
152
Component Location
153
Engine Installation
158
Cylinder Head/Valve
164
Component Location
165
Service Information
166
Troubleshooting
168
Cylinder Compression
169
Cylinder Head Cover Removal
169
Camshaft Removal
171
Camshaft Holder Disassembly
176
Cylinder Head Removal
177
Cylinder Head Disassembly
178
Valve Guide Replacement
181
Valve Seat Inspection/Refacing
182
Cylinder Head Assembly
185
Cylinder Head Installation
187
Camshaft Installation
189
Installation
191
Cylinder Head Cover Installation
194
Cylinder/Piston
198
Cylinder/Piston Removal
201
Cylinder/Piston Installation
206
Clutch/Gearshift Linkage
210
Component Location
211
Service Information
212
Troubleshooting
213
Right Crankcase Cover Removal
214
Clutch Removal
216
Primary Drive Gear
221
Gearshift Linkage
223
Clutch Installation
227
Right Crankcase Cover Installation
230
Alternator/Starter Clutch
234
Stator Removal
237
Flywheel/Starter Clutch
238
Starter Idle/Reduction Gear Inspection
239
Starter Driven Gear/Starter Clutch Removal
240
Starter Clutch Inspection
240
Starter Driven Gear/Starter Clutch Installation
241
Flywheel Installation
243
Stator Installation
244
Crankshaft/Transmission
248
Component Location
249
Service Information
250
Troubleshooting
255
Crankcase Separation
256
Crankshaft/Connecting Rod
257
Crankpin Bearing
257
Side Clearance Inspection
258
Connecting Rod Removal
258
Crankshaft Inspection
259
Connecting Rod Installation
259
Oil Clearance Inspection
260
Bearing Inspection
260
Crankshaft Installation
260
Crankpin Bearing
260
Bearing Selection
261
Connecting Rod Selection
262
Main Journal Bearing
263
Transmission
267
Transmission Disassembly
268
Transmission Assembly
273
Mainshaft
273
Countershaft
274
Output Gear
275
Backlash Inspection/Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check
279
Output Drive Gear Disassembly
283
Output Driven Gear Disassembly
284
Output Driven Gear Assembly
287
Output Drive Gear Assembly
290
Crankcase Bearing Replacement
294
Crankcase Assembly
296
Final Drive
298
Final Drive Removal
304
Backlash Inspection
305
Final Drive Disassembly/Inspection
305
Final Gear Case Separation
306
Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Check
306
Ring Gear Removal/Shim Replacement
308
Pinion Gear Removal
309
Pinion Gear Bearing Removal/Shim Replacement
310
Case Bearing Replacement
311
Final Drive Assembly
314
Pinion Gear Installation
314
Ring Gear Installation
316
Final Gear Case Assembly
318
Front Drive Installation
319
Front Wheel/Suspension/Steering
322
Component Location
323
Handlebar
327
Front Wheel
334
Wheel Balance
338
Fork
340
Fork Spring
343
Oil Lock Piece/Spring
343
Fork Tube/Slider/Piston
344
Steering Stem
349
Bearing Replacement
351
Steering Bearing Pre-Load
355
Rear Wheel/Brake/Suspension
356
Service Information
358
Troubleshooting
360
Rear Wheel
361
Rear Brake
369
Brake Pedal
372
Shock Absorber
376
Swingarm
377
Pivot Bearing Outer Race Replacement
379
Hydraulic Brake
384
Brake Fluid Draining
388
Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding
388
Brake Pad Replacement
390
Brake Pad/Disc
390
Brake Disc Inspection
391
Master Cylinder
391
Front Brake Caliper
396
Battery/Charging System
402
System Location
403
Service Information
404
Troubleshooting
406
Battery
407
Charging System Inspection
408
Charging Voltage Inspection
408
Current Leakage Test
408
Regulator/Rectifier
409
Wire Harness Inspection
409
Alternator Charging Coil
410
Ignition System
412
Ignition Coil
413
System Diagram
413
Service Information
414
Ignition Timing
414
Troubleshooting
415
Ignition System Inspection
416
Ignition Coil Primary Peak Voltage
416
Ignition Pulse Generator Peak Voltage
418
Ignition Coil
419
Rear Ignition Coil
419
Ignition Timing
420
TP Sensor
421
Electric Starter
424
System Diagram
425
Starter Motor
429
Starter Relay Switch
438
Diode
439
Lights/Meters/Switches
442
Service Information
444
Headlight
446
Bulb Replacement
446
Headlight Case Removal/Installation
446
Turn Signal Light
447
Brake/Tail Light
448
License Light
449
Speedometer/Vs Sensor
450
Power/Ground Line Inspection
450
Speedometer Inspection
450
Speedometer Removal/Installation
451
VS Sensor Inspection
452
VS Sensor Replacement
452
Coolant Temperature Indicator/Ect Sensor Switch
453
ECT Sensor Switch Inspection
454
ECT Sensor Switch Replacement
454
Fan Motor Switch
455
Oil Pressure Indicator
456
Ignition Switch
457
Handlebar Switch
458
Brake Light Switch
459
Clutch Switch
460
Neutral Switch
460
Sidestand Switch
461
Horn
462
Turn Signal Relay
462
Wiring Diagrams
464
Wiring Diagram (49 States/Canada Type)
465
Wiring Diagram (California Type)
467
Troubleshooting
469
Engine Does Not Start or Is Hard to Start
470
Engine Lacks Power
471
Poor Performance at Low and Idle Speed
473
Poop Performance at High Speed
474
Poor Handling
475
Index
477
TURN SIGNAL Relay
478
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Honda 2008 VT750C2 Shadow Spirit 750 Owner's Manual (241 pages)
SHADOW SPIRIT 750
Brand:
Honda
| Category:
Motorcycle
| Size: 5.64 MB
Table of Contents
Product View
5
Introduction
6
A few Words about Safety
8
Contents
10
Motorcycle Safety
13
Important Safety Information
14
Always Wear a Helmet
14
Take Time to Learn & Practice
15
Ride Defensively
15
Make Yourself Easy to See
15
Ride Within Your Limits
16
Don't Drink and Ride
16
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
16
Accessories & Modifications
17
Modifications
18
Safety Labels
19
Tire Information
20
Instruments & Controls
21
Operation Component Locations
22
Indicators
25
Lamp Check
26
Controls & Features
29
Fuel Valve
29
Automatic Fuel ON-OFF
29
Reserve Fuel
29
Choke Knob
30
Left Side
30
Fully on
30
Fully off
30
Ignition Switch
31
Start Button
32
Engine Stop Switch
32
Right Handlebar
32
Headlight Dimmer Switch
33
Turn Signal Switch
33
Left Handlebar
33
Horn Button
34
Odometer/Tripmeter Select and Reset Button
34
Front
34
Odometer/Tripmeter Display
34
Odometer
35
Tripmeter
35
Tripmeter Reset
35
Before Riding
37
Are You Ready to Ride?
38
Protective Apparel
38
Helmets and Eye Protection
39
Additional Riding Gear
39
Rider Training
40
Pre-Ride Inspection
41
Tires & Wheels
41
Is Your Motorcycle Ready to Ride?
42
Leaks, Loose Parts
42
Lights
42
Load Limits
42
Throttle
43
Brakes
43
Load Limits & Guidelines
44
Loading
44
Loading Guidelines
45
Maximum Weight Capacity
45
Maximum Cargo Weight
45
Basic Operation & Riding
47
Safe Riding Precautions
48
Starting & Stopping the Engine
49
Preparation
49
Starting Procedure
50
Normal Air Temperature
50
High Air Temperature
51
Low Air Temperature
51
Flooded Engine
52
How to Stop the Engine
53
Normal Engine Stop
53
Emergency Engine Stop
53
Shifting Gears
54
Shifting Pattern
54
Recommended Shift Points
55
Shifting up
55
Shifting down
55
Braking
56
Parking
58
Right Front
59
Steering Lock
59
Ignition Key
59
Left Rear
60
Helmet Holder
60
Holder Pin
60
Theft-Prevention Tips
61
Riding with a Passenger or Cargo
62
Servicing Your Honda
63
Service Preparations
64
Service Procedures
64
The Importance of Maintenance
66
Maintenance Safety
67
Important Safety Precautions
68
Periodic Maintenance
70
Maintenance Schedule
72
Summary of Maintenance Schedule Notes & Procedures
74
Maintenance Record
77
Maintenance Component Locations
79
Tool Kit
82
Owner's Manual Storage
83
Plastic Storage Bag
83
Storage Compartment
84
Storage Compartment Lid
84
Side Cover Removal
85
Removal
85
Installation
85
Side Cover
85
Seat Removal
86
Seat Mounting Bolt a
86
Seat
86
Tab
86
Fuel
87
Fuel Recommendation
87
Fuel Capacity
88
Refueling Procedure
88
Filter Neck
88
Fuel Fill Cap
88
Engine Oil & Filter
90
Oil Recommendation
91
JASO T 903 Standard
93
Checking & Adding Oil
94
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
94
Upper Level Mark
94
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
95
Drain the Engine Oil
96
Left Front, under Engine
96
Engine Oil Drain Bolt
96
Sealing Washer
96
Install a New Oil Filter
97
Left Rear, under Engine
97
Oil Filter
97
Add Engine Oil
98
Rubber Seal
98
Coolant
100
Coolant Recommendations
100
Checking & Adding Coolant
101
Reserve Tank Cap
101
Coolant Replacement
102
Air Cleaner
104
Replacement
105
Bolts
105
Air Cleaner Housing Cover
105
Air Cleaner Case
105
Crankcase Breather
106
Draining
106
Crankcase Breather Tube
106
Final Drive Oil
107
Checking &Amp; Adding Oil
107
Oil Filler Cap
107
Oil Filler Hole
107
Changing Oil
108
Oil Drain Bolt
108
Throttle Freeplay
110
Adjustment
110
Throttle Cable Boot
110
Adjuster
110
Throttle Inspection
111
Clutch System
112
Clutch Freeplay
112
Clutch Lever
112
Upper Adjustment
113
Upper Lock Nut
113
Upper Clutch Cable Adjuster
113
Lower Adjustment
114
Lower Lock Nut
114
Lower Adjusting Nut
114
Other Inspections & Lubrication
115
Engine Idle Speed
116
Idle Speed Adjustment
116
Throttle Stop Screw
116
Spark Plugs
118
Spark Plugs Recommendation
118
Spark Plug Inspection & Replacement
118
Spark Plug Cap
119
Spark Plug Gap
120
Side Electrode
120
Suspension
122
Rear Suspension Adjustment
122
Rear Suspension Spring Pre-Load
122
Pin Spanner
122
Brakes
124
Hydraulic Front Brake
124
Drum Rear Brake
124
Brake Fluid Recommendation
125
Fluid Level Inspection
125
Other Inspections
126
LOWER Level Mark
126
Brake Pad Wear
127
Cutouts
127
Rear Brake Pedal Freeplay
128
Pedal Height Adjustment
128
Rear Brake Pedal
128
Stopper Bolt
128
Brake Adjusting Nut
129
Brake Arm Pin
129
Brake Arm
130
Adjusting Nut
130
Brake Shoe Wear
131
Arrow
131
Reference Mark
131
Brake Panel
131
Tires
132
Air Pressure
132
Tread Wear
134
Wear Indicator
134
Wear Indicator Location Mark
134
Tire & Tube Repair
135
Tire Replacement
136
Important Safety Reminders
138
Side Stand Spring
139
Battery
140
Battery Storage
141
Under Seat
142
Ignition Control Module
142
Battery Cover
142
Screw
142
Negative (-) Terminal Lead
143
Tool Box
143
Guide Tab
143
Battery Charging
144
"Trickle" Charger
144
Appearance Care
145
General Recommendations
145
Washing Your Motorcycle with a Mild Detergent
147
Spray Cleaning Your Motorcycle
148
Finishing Touches
150
Tips
151
Storing Your Honda
152
Preparation for Storage
152
Removal from Storage
155
Transporting Your Motorcycle
156
You & the Environment
157
Choose Sensible Cleaners
157
Recycle Wastes
157
Taking Care of the Unexpected
159
General Guidelines
160
If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
161
Starter Motor Doesn't Operate
162
Starter Motor Works, but the Engine Won't Start
163
Engine Starts, but Stalls as You Shift into Gear
164
Engine Starts, but Runs Poorly
164
If You Have a Flat Tire
166
Should You Repair or Replace a Tire or Tube?
167
Emergency Front Wheel Removal/Installation
168
Axle Pinch Bolts
168
Front Axle Bolt
168
Front Axle Shaft
169
Index Line
170
Recessed Surface
170
Brake Disc
171
Brake Bracket
171
Emergency Rear Wheel Removal/Installation
172
Right Footpeg
172
Footpeg Bolt a
172
Footpeg Nut
172
Exhaust Pipe Joint Nuts
173
Muffler Bracket Bolts
173
Muffler Bracket Nuts
173
Rear Axle Nut
175
If Your Engine Overheats
178
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights
180
If a Fuse Blows
181
Recommended Fuses
181
Main Fuse Access
182
Circuit Fuse Access
182
Wire Connector
182
Starter Magnetic Switch
182
Fuse Box Cover
183
Spare Fuses
183
Blown Fuse
183
If You Crash
185
If You Lose Your Key
186
If Your Battery Is Low (or Dead)
187
Technical Information
189
Vehicle Identification
190
Serial Numbers
190
Vin
190
Engine Number
191
Color Label & Code
192
Specifications
193
Dimensions
193
Fuel & Lubricants
194
Capacities
195
Engine Specifications
195
Power Transmission
196
Chassis & Suspension
197
Electrical
198
Lights
198
Fuses
198
Torque Specifications
199
Break-In Guidelines
201
High Altitude Carburetor Adjustment and Other Parts Replacement
202
Emission Control Systems
203
Exhaust Emission Requirements
203
Noise Emission Requirements
203
Source of Exhaust Emission
204
Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
204
Exhaust Emission Control System
205
Secondary Air Injection System
205
Oxidation Catalytic Converters (California Only)
205
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Only)
206
Crankcase Emission Control System
206
Problems that May Affect Motorcycle Exhaust Emissions
207
Noise Emission Control System
207
Symptoms
207
Fuel Permeation Emission Control System
208
Catalytic Converters (California Only)
209
Oxygenated Fuels
210
Consumer Information
213
Authorized Manuals
214
Contacting Honda
219
Your Honda Dealer
220
The Honda Rider's Club (USA Only)
221
Reporting Safety Defects (USA Only)
222
Table of Contents
223
Index
227
Quick Reference
236
How to Avoid Costly Repairs
236
These Symbols Are Used in Controls & Features Section
240
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