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Honda VTX1300 Series Motorcycle (2003-2009) Service Repair Manual Online Manual
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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 VTX1300 Manual is 424 pages. QUICK REFERENCE DATA CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION Manual organization / Warnings, cautions and notes / Safety / Serial numbers and information labels / Shop supplies / Tools / Measuring tools /Electrical system fundamentals / Service methods / Storage / Specifications CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING Starting the engine / Engine will not start / Poor engine performance / Fuel system / Engine / Engine lubrication / Cylinder leakdown test / Clutch / Gearshift linkage / Transmission / Electrical testing / Final drive / Front suspension and steering / Brake system CHAPTER THREE / MAINTENANCE, LUBRICATION and TUNE-UP Tune-up / Air filter / Engine compression test / Spark plugs / Ignition timing / Valve clearance / Idle speed adjustment / Fuel system hose inspection / Fuel filter / Throttle cable / Clutch cable and clutch lever / Engine oil and filter / Engine oil pressure check / Cooling system / Front fork oil change / Specifications CHAPTER FOUR and FIVE / ENGINE Removal installation / Cylinder head covers and rocker arms / Camshafts / Cam chain tensioner and cam chain / Cylinder head / Valves and valve components / Cylinder / Piston and piston rings / Cylinder stud / Crankcase / Crankcase seal and bearing / Crankshaft / Connecting rods / Balancer shafts / Oil pump / Output gear / Specifications CHAPTER SIX / CLUTCH AND EXTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM Right crankcase cover / Clutch release assembly / Primary drive and driven gears and oil pump chain and sprockets / External shift mechanism / Specifications CHAPTER SEVEN / TRANSMISSION AND INTERNAL SHIFT MECHANISM Specifications CHAPTER EIGHT / FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Fuel system differences / Fuel tank / Fuel valve / Air filter housing / Carburetor / Intake manifold / Pilot screw adjustment idle drop procedure / High altitude adjustment / Throttle cable replacement / Choke cable replacement / Fuel pump and fuel filter / Crankcase breather system / Pulse secondary air supply system / Evaporative emission control system / (California models) / Specifications CHAPTER NINE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Electrical component replacement / Electrical connectors / Battery / Battery box / Charging system / Stator coil, ignition pulse generator and left crankcase cover / Flywheel, starter clutch and starter drive gears / Ignition system testing / Ignition coils / Ignition pulse generator / Ignition control module ICM / Ignition timing / Throttle position sensor / Starter / Starter relay switch / Clutch diode / Lighting system / Vehicle speed sensor VSS / Coolant temperature indicator and engine coolant temperature ECT sensor / Fan switch / Oil pressure switch and oil pressure indicator / Neutral switch / Sidestand / Clutch switch / Brake light switch / Ignition switch / Handlebar switch / Turn signal relay / Fuel cutoff relay / Horn / Fuses / Specifications CHAPTER TEN / COOLING SYSTEM Temperature warning system / Cooling system inspection / Radiator / Cooling fan / Coolant reserve tank / Thermostat / Thermostat housing / Coolant pipe / Water pump / Specifications CHAPTER ELEVEN / WHEELS AND TIRES Motorcycle lift / Front wheel / Rear wheel / Front and rear hubs / Driven flange / Wheel service (cast wheels) / Wheel service (lace wheels) / Tire safety / Tire changing / Wheel balance / Specifications CHAPTER TWELVE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING Handlebar / Handlebar grips / Front fork / Steering assembly / Steering head and stem / Steering bearing preload check / Steering bearing replacement / Specifications CHAPTER THIRTEEN / REAR SUSPENSION Shock absorber / swing arm / Final drive unit and drive shaft / Ring and pinion gear measurements / Specifications CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BRAKES Linked braking system LBS / Brake service / Brake bleeding / Brake fluid draining / Brake pads / Brake caliper removal and installation / Brake caliper overhaul / Front master cylinder / Rear master cylinder / Proportional control valve / Brake hose and brake line replacement / Brake disc / Rear brake pedal / Specifications CHAPTER FIFTEEN / BODY AND EXHAUST SYSTEM Seat / Side covers / Left crankcase rear cover / Front fender / Rear fender / Rider footrests / Sidestand / Windshield / Backrest and saddlebags / Exhaust system / Specifications INDEX COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS Models covered: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Honda VTX1300C 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Honda VTX1300R 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Honda VTX1300S 2008 2009 Honda VTX1300T VTX1300 VTX 1300 1300S 1300T S T Clymer Manuals Honda VTX1300C Online Manual Clymer Manuals Honda VTX1300R Online Manual Clymer Manuals Honda VTX1300S Online Manual Clymer Manuals Honda VTX1300T Online Manual VTX1300C (2004-2009) VTX1300R (2005-2009) VTX1300S (2003-2007) VTX1300T (2008-2009)
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