Guidelines

When did they stop making VTX1800?

When did they stop making VTX1800?

At the time this bike was introduced the Honda VTX engine was the largest displacement production V-twin in the world, but that distinction would be short-lived as the VTX1800 was superseded in 2004 by the 2.0-liter Kawasaki Vulcan 2000.

How many miles can you get out of a VTX1800?

Top speed & performance
Max torque 102 ft-lb
Top speed 134 mph
1/4 mile acceleration 12.1 secs
Tank range 140 miles

How long does it take to change a rear tire on a motorcycle?

Someone who is experienced and has been riding for years, know exactly what they are doing it can take as little as 7 minutes, but a new rider who has never changed a tire, and never really worked on a bike before, it can take a lot longer, up to 20 minutes and perhaps more.

How many horsepower does a Honda VTX 1800 have?

97.00 HP
Honda VTX 1800 Specs The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 97.00 HP (70.8 kW) @ 5000 RPM and a maximum torque of 156.00 Nm (15.9 kgf-m or 115.1 ft. lbs) @ 3000 RPM . With this drive-train, the Honda VTX 1800 is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of .

Is a Honda VTX a shadow?

Yet no one is ready for the truly radical custom styling of Honda’s first purpose-built cruisers, the Shadow® 750 (VT750C) and Shadow 500 (VT500C). Honda’s Shadow 750 features an all-new, liquid-cooled 45& #176; 750cc V-twin. Honda customers buy more than 19,000 Shadow 750s in the first year alone.

How to remove rear wheel on Honda VTX 1800c?

This is a basic walk-through for removing/installing the rear wheel on the VTX 1800C. The process is identical for the 1300 model with the exception that the axle bolt is 8mm instead of 12mm.

Do you need to remove exhaust bracket on Honda VTX?

The process is identical for the 1300 model with the exception that the axle bolt is 8mm instead of 12mm. Some say that you need to remove the exhaust and the license plate bracket to do this, but with a little patience and care I’ve never had a problem getting this done with them on.

When to replace rear wheel bearings on Honda VTX?

If you’re changing your own tires, all you need to do is stick your finger in that hole (see pic above) and turn the bearing. If you feel anything other than perfectly smooth rotation you should have the bearings replaced. It is important to always re-check these bearings after replacement.

Do you need to remove license plate on Honda VTX?

Some people claim that it’s necessary to remove the license plate on a C model to get the tire out from under the fender, but guys with Retro fenders can tell you that it’s not necessary.