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Honda VT700 & VT750 Shadow Motorcycle (1983-1987) Service Repair Manual - Digital Edition
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This Online Clymer Repair Manual is an essential digital resource for anyone looking to service or repair their motorcycle at home. Whether you're riding at the weekend or using your bike for a daily commute, you don't want your plans disrupted - performing regular maintenance is…
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This Honda Motorcycle Manual is 360 pages. QUICK REFERENCE DATA CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION Manual organization / Notes, cautions and warning / Service hints / Torque specifications / Safety first / Special tips / Expendable supplies / Parts replacement / Serial numbers / Tune-up and troubleshooting tools CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING Operating requirements / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting / Engine performance / Engine noises /Excessive vibrations/ Front suspension and steering / Brakes CHAPTER THREE / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP Routine checks / Pre-checks / Service intervals / Tires and wheels / Crankcase breather hose (U.S. models only) / Evaporation emission control (1984-on California models only) / Secondary air supply system (1986-on California models only) / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Final drive oil change / Control cable lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Air filter / Fuel filter / Coolant system check / Coolant change / Steering head adjustment / Tune-Up / Compression check / Spark plugs / Ignition timing / Carburetor synchronization / Idle speed adjustment / Specifications CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE Engine principles / Hydraulic valve adjuster system / Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal installation / Cylinder head cover and camshaft / Cylinder heads / Valves and valve components / Rocker arm assemblies / Hydraulic tappet / Cylinder / Piston pin and piston rings / Oil pump drive sprockets and drive chain / Oil pump / Oil pressure relief valve / Primary drive gear / Crankcase and crankshaft / Connecting rods / Output gear unit / Alternator rotor, starter, clutch assembly and gears / Break-in procedure / Specifications CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION Clutch / Clutch hydraulic system / Clutch master cylinder / Slave cylinder / Bleeding the clutch / External shift mechanism / Transmission / Internal shift mechanism / Specifications CHAPTER SIX / FUEL, EMISSION CONTROL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS Carburetor / Carburetor service / Carburetor adjustments / Throttle cable replacement / Choke cable replacement / Fuel shutoff valve / Fuel filter / Fuel pump / Main fuel tank / Secondary fuel tank / Crankcase breather system / Evaporative emission control system / Secondary air supply system / Exhaust system / Specifications CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Charging system / Alternator / Voltage regulator/rectifier / Ignition system / Spark unit / Ignition coil / Pulse generator / Starting system / Starter / Starter solenoid / Clutch diode / Lighting system / Switches / Electrical components / Specifications CHAPTER EIGHT / COOLING SYSTEM Cooling system check / Radiator / Cooling fan / Thermostat / Water pump / Coolant pipes / Hoses / Specifications CHAPTER NINE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING Front wheel / Front hub / Wheel balance / Tire changing / Tire repairs / Handlebar / Steering head and stem / Steering head bearing races / Front fork / Specifications CHAPTER TEN / REAR SUSPENSION AND FINAL DRIVE Rear wheel / Rear hub / Final drive unit and drive shaft / Universal joint / Swing arm / Shock absorbers / Specifications CHAPTER ELEVEN / BRAKES Front disc brakes / Front master cylinder / Front brake pad replacement / Front caliper / Front brake hose replacement / Front brake disc / Bleeding the system / Rear drum brake / Rear brake pedal / Specifications CHAPTER TWELVE / FRAME Kickstand sidestand / Centerstand / Footpegs / Seats / Rear fender / Frame / Specifications INDEX WIRING DIAGRAMS Models covered: 1984 1985 1986 1987 Honda VT700C Shadow 1983 Honda VT750C Shadow VT700 VT750 VT 700 750 700C 750C Clymer Manuals Honda VT700C Shadow Manual Clymer Manuals Honda VT750C Shadow Manual
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