CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING
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
Specifications
CHAPTER ELEVEN / WHEELS AND TIRES
Hubs / Driven flange / Specifications
CHAPTER TWELVE / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Handlebar / Front fork / Steering head and stem / Steering bearing preload check / Specifications
CHAPTER THIRTEEN / REAR SUSPENSION
Shock absorber / swing arm / Final drive unit and drive shaft / Ring and pinion gear measurements / Specifications
CHAPTER FOURTEEN / BRAKES
Brake bleeding / Brake pads / Brake caliper / Front rear master cylinder / / Brake hose and brake pipe / Brake disc / Specifications
CHAPTER FIFTEEN / BODY AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
Seat / Side covers / Cylinder head shroud / Cylinder head fin cover / Left crankcase rear cover / Steering side cover / Fender / Rider footrests / Sidestand / Windshield / Backrest and saddlebags / Exhaust system / Specifications
INDEX
COLOR WIRING DIAGRAMS
2004-2009 HONDA VTX1300C
2005-2009 HONDA VTX1300R
2003-2007 HONDA VTX1300S
2008-2009 HONDA VTX1300T
