User Manuals: Honda Shadow VT1100 Cruiser Motorcycle

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Honda Shadow VT1100 Owner's Manual (225 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Motorcycle | Size: 24 MB

Contents
1
Honda Shadow VT1100 View
2
About this Manual
3
Identification Numbers
4
Buying Parts
5
General Specifications
5
Maintenance Techniques, Tools and Working Facilities
7
Maintenance and Minor Repair Tool Kit
8
Repair and Overhaul Tool Set
11
Care and Maintenance of Tools
12
Working Facilities
12
Safety First
13
Motorcycle Chemicals and Lubricants
15
Troubleshooting
16
Index
25
Common Spark Plug Conditions
31
Models Covered by this Manual
32
Tune-Up and Routine Maintenance
33
Honda Shadow Routine Maintenance Intervals
35
Introduction to Tune-Up and Routine Maintenance
36
Fluid Levels-Check
36
Engine Oil
36
Brake Fluid
36
Clutch Fluid
37
Coolant
37
Battery Electrolyte Level/Specific Gravity-Check
38
Brake Pads and Shoes-Wear Check
38
Brake System-General Check
39
Brake Pedal Height and Freeplay (Drum Brake Models)-Check and Adjustment
39
Tires/Wheels-General Check
39
Throttle Cable and Choke Operation-Check and Adjustment
40
Clutch-Check and Adjustment
42
Final Drive Oil-Check and Change
42
Engine Oil/Filter-Change
43
Air Filter Element-Servicing
44
Cylinder Compression-Check
45
Spark Plugs-Replacement
45
Lubrication-General
46
Idle Speed-Check and Adjustment
47
Carburetor Synchronization-Check and Adjustment
47
Cooling System-Check
47
Cooling System-Draining, Flushing and Refilling
48
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Models Only)-Inspection
49
Exhaust System-Check
50
Steering Head Bearings-Check, Adjustment and Lubrication
50
Fasteners-Check
50
Fuel System-Check and Filter Replacement
50
Suspension-Check
51
Suspension Adjustments
51
Engine, Clutch and Transmission
53
Torque Specifications
59
General Information
60
Operations Possible with the Engine in the Frame
60
Operations Requiring Engine Removal
60
Major Engine Repair-General Note
60
Engine-Removal and Installation
61
Engine Disassembly and Reassembly-General Information
62
Cylinder Head Cover and Rocker Arm Assembly-Removal, Inspection and Installation
65
Reassembly
68
Bleeding the Hydraulic Tappets
68
Adjusting the Hydraulic Tappets
68
Valve Adjustment Shim Selection Chart
69
Camshaft and Sprocket-Removal, Inspection and Installation
70
Front Cylinder Camshaft
72
Rear Cylinder Camshaft
73
Front or Rear Camshaft
73
Cam Chain Tensioner-Removal, Inspection and Installation
74
Cylinder Head-Removal and Installation
74
Valves/Valve Seats/Valve Guides-Servicing
75
Cylinder Head and Valves-Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly
76
Cam Chain Guide-Removal, Inspection and Installation
79
Cylinder-Removal, Inspection and Installation
79
Pistons and Oil Jets-Removal, Inspection and Installation
82
Piston Rings-Installation
84
Clutch Release System-Bleeding, Removal and Installation
86
Hydraulic System (1985 through 1996 VT1100C Models)
86
Bleeding the Hydraulic Release System
86
Master Cylinder Overhaul
86
Clutch Master Cylinder (Hydraulic Clutch Models)-Exploded View
87
Master Cylinder Installation
87
Stave Cylinder Removal
87
Slave Cylinder Overhaul
87
Cable System (VT1100C2, VT1100T and 1997-On VT1100C Models
88
Slave Cylinder Installation
88
Cable Removal and Installation
88
Lifter Arm Removal
88
Lifter Arm Inspection
89
Clutch-Removal, Inspection and Installation
91
1985 Through 1996 VT1100C Models
91
VT1100C2, VT1100T and 1997-On VT1100C
92
Clutch Disc Details
94
Oil Pump Drive Chain and Sprockets-Removal, Inspection and Installation
96
Primary Drive Gear-Removal, Inspection and Installation
98
Cam Chains and Rear Cam Chain Drive Sprocket-Removal, Inspection and Installation
99
Gearshift Linkage-Removal, Inspection and Installation
99
Externa, Gearshift Linkage (VT1100C Models)
101
Internal Gearshift Mechanism
101
Oil Pump-Removal, Inspection and Installation
102
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Details
103
Oil Pump Details
103
Crankcase-Disassembly and Reassembly
105
Right Crankcase Bolts
105
Crankcase Components-Inspection and Servicing
107
Main and Connecting Rod Bearings-General Note
107
Connecting Rods and Bearings-Removal, Inspection and Installation
107
Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Chart
109
Connecting Rod Weight Selection
109
Connecting Rod Weight Selection Chart
110
Crankshaft and Main Bearings-Removal, Inspection and Installation
110
Crankcase Bearing Diameter Selection Chart
111
Transmission-Removal, Inspection and Installation
112
Shift Drum, Shift Forks and Shift Fork Shaft
113
Countershaft and Mainshaft
113
The Assembled Mainshaft and Countershaft
114
Output Gear Assembly-Removal and Installation
115
Initial Start-Up after Overhaul
117
Recommended Break-In Procedure
117
Cooling System
118
Radiator Cap-Check
119
Radiator-Removal and Installation
119
Cooling Fan and Thermostatic Fan Switch-Check and Replacement
120
Fan Motor
121
Thermostatic Fan Switch
121
Coolant Temperature Warning System-Check and Component Replacement
121
Coolant Temperature Sensor
122
Thermostat-Removal, Check and Installation
122
Thermostat Housing-Removal and Installation
123
Coolant Reservoir-Removal and Installation
123
Water Pump-Check, Removal and Installation
124
Removal, Inspection and O-Ring Replacement
124
Fuel and Exhaust Systems
128
Fuel Tank-Removal and Installation
129
Main Fuel Tank
130
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
130
Fuel Tank-Cleaning and Repair
131
Crankcase Emission Control System-Description, Check and Component Replacement
131
Crankcase Breather Separator
131
Left Crankcase Cover Breather Pipe Adapter O-Ring
131
Breather Hoses
132
Evaporative Emission Control System (California Models)-Description, Check and Component Replacement
132
Purge Control Valve
133
Carburetor Air Vent Control Valve (California Models)
133
Purge Control Valve (California Models)
134
EVAP Canister
134
Air Cleaner Housing-Removal and Installation
134
Air Intake Ducts-Removal and Installation
135
Sub-Air Cleaner-Removal and Installation
135
Fuel Pump System-Check and Component Replacement
135
Fuel Pump Discharge Volume Check
136
Fuel Pump Relay
136
Throttle Cables and Grip-Removal, Installation and Adjustment
137
Carburetor Overhaul-General Information
137
Carburetors-Removal and Installation
138
Carburetors-Disassembly, Inspection, Cleaning and Reassembly
140
Float Assembly, Jets and Pilot Screw Assembly
143
Vacuum Chamber and Air Cut-Off Diaphragm Assemblies
143
Idle Fuel/Air Mixture-Adjustment
145
Exhaust System-Removal and Installation
145
Ignition System
148
Ignition System-Check
149
Engine will Not Start
149
Engine Starts but Misfires
149
Ignition Coils-Check and Replacement
150
Ignition Coil Test (1985 through 1986 Models)
150
Ignition Pulse Generator(S)-Check and Replacement
151
Ignition Pulse Generator Details
151
Timing Rotor-Removal and Installation
152
Ignition Control Module-Check and Replacement
152
Ignition Timing-Check
152
Steering, Suspension and Final Drive
154
Handlebar-Removal and Installation
155
Fork Oil Change
156
Forks-Removal and Installation
156
Forks-Disassembly, Inspection and Reassembly
157
Front Fork Details
158
Steering Stem and Bearings-Removal, Inspection and Installation
161
Steering Stem/Lower Triple Clamp Details
163
Rear Shock Absorbers-Removal, Inspection and Installation
164
Swingarm-Removal and Installation
165
Swingarm Bearings-Replacement
166
Brakes, Wheels, Tires and Final Drive
167
Brake Pads-Replacement
169
Brake Caliper-Removal, Overhaul and Installation
170
Front Brake Caliper Assembly
172
Brake Disc-Inspection, Removal and Installation
173
Brake Master Cylinder-Removal, Overhaul and Installation
174
Master Cylinder Details
175
Brake Hose-Inspection and Replacement
177
Brake System Bleeding
177
Drum Brake-Removal, Overhaul and Installation
178
Rear Brake Pedal and Linkage-Removal and Installation
180
Wheels-Inspection and Repair
182
Rear Wheel-Removal and Installation
183
Front Wheel-Removal and Installation
184
Left Fork Leg Details
184
Wheel Bearings-Inspection and Maintenance
185
Front Wheel Bearings
185
Rear Wheel Bearings
186
Tires-General Information
187
Frame and Bodywork
189
Frame-Inspection and Repair
189
Footpegs-Removal and Installation
189
Sidestand-Maintenance
190
Sidestand-Removal and Installation
190
Seat-Removal and Installation
190
Steering Head Covers-Removal and Installation
191
Side Covers-Removal and Installation
191
Saddlebags (VT1100C2 Models)-Removal and Installation
192
Rear Fender-Removal and Installation
192
Rear Grab Rails and Fender Stays-Removal and Installation
192
Windshield (VT1100C2 Models)-Removal and Installation
192
Electrical System
193
Electrical Troubleshooting
194
Battery-Removal, Inspection, Maintenance and Installation
195
Battery-Charging
195
Conventional Batteries
195
Battery Charge-Time Table (Maintenance-Free Batteries)
196
Fuses-Check and Replacement
196
Lighting System-Check
197
Turn Signal Lights/Brake Light/Taillight/License Plate Light
197
Instrument and Indicator Lights
197
Headlight Bulb-Replacement
197
Headlight Aim-Check and Adjustment
198
Headlight Assembly-Removal and Installation
198
Turn Signal, Tail/Brake Light and License Plate Bulbs-Replacement
198
Turn Signal Circuit and Relay-Check
200
Brake Light Switches-Check and Replacement
200
Turn Signal Assembly-Removal and Installation
201
Taillight Assembly-Removal and Installation
202
Instruments and Speedometer Cable-Removal and Installation
203
Instrument and Indicator Lights-Replacement
203
Ignition Main (Key) Switch-Check and Replacement
204
Handlebar Switches-Check
205
Left Handlebar Switches
205
Right Handlebar Switches
206
Handlebar Switches-Removal and Installation
206
Neutral Switch-Check and Replacement
206
Oil Pressure Switch-Check and Replacement
207
Sidestand Switch-Check and Replacement
208
Clutch Switch-Check and Replacement
208
Horn-Check and Replacement
208
Starter Relay Switch-Check and Replacement
209
Clutch Diode-Check and Replacement
209
Starter Motor, Drive Gear and Torque Limiter-Removal and Installation
210
Charging System Testing-General Information and Precautions
211
Charging System-Check
211
Alternator-Check and Replacement
211
Flywheel (Rotor)
212
Voltage Regulator/Rectifier-Check and Replacement
213
Starter Clutch Assembly-Removal, Inspection and Installation
213
Wiring Diagrams
215
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1985 and 1986 Models
216
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1985 through 1986 Models
217
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1987 through 1993 Models
218
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1994 and 1995 Models
220
Honda VT1100 Wiring Diagram-1996 and Later Models
222
Conversion Factors
224

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