Complete service repair workshop manual for the: Honda VT750C VT750 Shadow VT700C ACE Deluxe Spirit Aero This is the same manual motorcycle dealerships use to repair your bike.
Can fix it – let us help. The color combo that would have been featured here, had we not got rained on. As light as the morning precipitation was, a rainsuit seemed silly, and surely jeans and a leather jacket would be enough. However, at the crest of the peninsula, El Nino let his wrath be felt.
A full-on downpour of Florida- like proportions dropped from the sky, without the benefit of gulf-stream warmth. Suddenly, wearing geeky-looking Gore-Tex seemed like a very good idea. Riding through six inch deep floodwaters at about 15 mph, the Aero kept a very even keel. The floorboards (first ever on a Honda) kept the feet drier than they would have been otherwise. After a brief stop at a military museum, we headed back to Honda’s HQ for a van ride to lunch at Hollywood’s House of Blues. Detail 101: Witness the huge chrome headlight/speedo assembly, with matching idiot lights set into the triple clamp.
We couldn’t form much of a riding impression from our rain-soaked 30 mile jaunt, but we liked what we found. If you’re a big fan of the ACE 750, you’ll be a big fan of the Aero. Although the styling is not ground-breaking, it isn’t a carbon copy of you-know-who (hint: They’re based out of Milwaukee). The detail on the Aero is beautiful, with tasteful chrome accents and well-finished pieces. We hope to get the big 1100 back for a full test against Suzuki’s new Intruder 1500LC, Harley’s new Road King Classic, and all the other cruiser big boys some time this spring, after El Nino goes away Manufacturer: Honda Model: 1998 Shadow Aero Price (two-tone): $9,995.00 Engine: liquid-cooled 45 degree V-twin, single crank pin Bore and Stroke: 87.5 x 91.4mm Displacement: 1099cc Carburetion: Two 36mm CV Transmission: 5 speed Wheelbase: 66.1 in Seat Height: 28.5 in Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gal with.8 gal reserve Claimed Dry Weight: 623 lbs Incoming search terms:. The motorcycle presents you a challenge to master the machine, a challenge to adventure. You ride through the wind, linked to the road by a vehicle that responds to your commands as no other does.
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Unlike an automobile, there is no metal cage around you. Like an airplane, a pre-ride inspection and regular maintenance are essential to your safety.
Your reward is freedom. To meet the challenges safely, and to enjoy the adventure fully, you should become thoroughly familiar with this owner s manual BEFORE YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE. When service is required, remember that your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle best.If you have the required mechanical know-how and tools, your dealer can supply you with an official Honda Service Manual to help you perform many maintenance and repair Incoming search terms:. The author of this manual has the conviction that the only way in which a meaningful and easy to follow text can be written is first to do the work himself, under conditions similar to those found in the average household.
As a result, the hands seen in the photographs are those of the author. Even the machines are not new: examples that have covered a consider- able mileage were selected so that the conditions encountered would be typical of those found by the average owner. Unless specially mentioned, and therefore considered essential, Honda service tools have not been used. There is invariably some alternative means of slackening or removing some vital component when service tools are not available and isk of damage has to be avoided at all costs. Each of the six Chapters is divided into numbered Sections. Within the Sections are numbered paragraphs. In consequence, cross reference throughout this manual is both straightforward and logical.
When a reference is made ‘See Section 5.12′ it means Section 5, paragraph 12 in the same Chapter. If another Chapter were meant, the text would read ‘See Chapter 2, Section 5.12′. All photographs are captioned with a Section/paragraph number to which they refer and are always relevant to the Chapter text adjacent. Figure numbers (usually line illustrations) appear in numerical order, within a given Chapter.
1.1 therefore refers o the first figure in Chapter 1. Left-hand and right-hand descriptions of the machines and their component parts refer to the right and left of a given machine when the rider is seated normally.
Motorcycle manufacturers continually make changes to specifications and recommendations, and these, when notified,mare incorporated into our manuals at the earliest opportunity. We take great pride in the accuracy of information given in this manual, but motorcycle manufacturers make alterations and design changes during the production run of a particular n motorcycle of which they do not inform us. No liability can be ccepted by the authors or publishers for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors in, or omissions from, the information give Incoming search terms:. You want a big cruiser but you don’t need a large 1500 cc behemoth that weighs close to half-a-ton fully loaded.
You want something you can cruise down the boulevard on but you want to be able to handle a corner or two. You want classic styling but you insist on reliability as well. If these are your guidelines, then Honda and Yamaha might have what you’re looking for in the guise of the Honda Shadow American Classic Edition and Yamaha V-Star 1100. Shadow ACE 1100 The ACE and V-Star have a few things in common: Both sport requisite V-twin powerplants (75° for the V-Star and 45° for the ACE) and both possess typical Japanese refinement. Aside from these similarities, the two rides are very different machines.
While both machines are shaft driven, the ACE uses the shaft housing as the swingarm. Although this arrangement is effective, it’s a bit lacking style-wise. However, the whitewall tires and the classic fenders and tank help to create a traditional design that turns heads when you’re out and about. The V-Star uses a different approach, utilizing a pivoting sub-frame design with a hidden mono-shock that keeps the lines fluid and consistent with the rest of the bike.
Although this beast isn’t equipped with whitewall tires, it still cuts a graceful, glittering profile. The only flaw we noticed was the small headlight that Incoming search terms:. The installation of the Scootworks Ace/Spirit Lowering Kit follows the same procedure as replacing the rear shocks. However, Scootworks wanted to assist you as much as possible with the installation process, and developed this instruction package. If there are any steps you feel need improvement in instructions, please email support@scootworks.com and specify the area you are having trouble with.
The shipping container and contents must be inspected by the purchaser for damage to goods immediately upon receipt of goods, and a claim must be filed with the carrier if damage is discovered. The purchaser must contact Scootworks within 24 hours from receipt of damaged goods to file a claim, and for further instructions. Your Scootworks Ace/Spirit Lowering Kit will come packed with a left and right side lowering assembly, two large flat washers, two M8 x 1.25 hex head bolts, and these printed instructions. Honda Motorcycle Na vigation Kit Honda Motorcycle Navigation Kit G e n e r i c A c c e s s o r i e s 2 0 0 8 For your peace of mind Honda Genuine Accessories are carefully designed, researched and stringently test ed tot he highest standards. And since they’re all Honda approved you’llknowthat they’rejustastoughand well made as your Honda motorcycle. Please Note -All prices quoted are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without prior notice. When you own a Honda, you’re part of a worldwide family of satisfied customerspeople who appreciate Honda’s reputation for building quality into every product.Before riding, take time to get acquainted with your motorcycle and how it works.
To protect your investment, we urge you to take responsibility for keeping yourmotorcycle well maintained. Scheduled service is a must, of course. But it’s just as important to observe the break-inmguidelines, and perform all pre-ride andother periodic checks detailed in this manual. We also recommend that you read this owner’s manual before you ride. It’s full of facts, instructions, safety information, and helpful tips. To make it easy to use, the manual contains a detailed list of topics at the beginning of each section, and both an in-depth table of contents and an index at the back of the book. As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a symbol.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. Incoming search terms:.
Find the guide plug.bn The guide plug is shown in the shop manual with the engine removed from the frame and the left crankcase cover removed. (You’ll find this illustration in the “ELECTRIC STARTER/STARTER CLUTCH” chapter in the “STARTER DRIVEN GEAR/STARTER CLUTCH REMOVAL” section.) It’s a little bit harder to find it on the bike. Start by following the yardstick to see where the guide plug is on my bike. To find it on your bike, lie on the ground (or, preferably a mechanics creeper) next to the bike (without the yardstick) and peek under the shift lever and over the frame There it is, just barely visible from the side of the bike.
Here’s what a new one looks like: 2. Clean the guide plug and crankcase. From the front of the bike, clean the guide plug and crankcase with brake cleaner in a VERY focused spray. Let the cleaner evaporate before moving to the next step.
Page 4 Rev: Draft 5/20/2007 Page 4 of 5 3. Reposition the guide plug. From the side of the bike, use the yardstick (or a long screwdriver if you prefer) to gently push the guide plug back into the crankcase. (Note the JB Weld from the previous patch operation.) b.
From the front of the bike, gently push upward on the bottom of the upper tab (as shown below) or the bottom of the forward tab to rotate the guide plug into the proper position while maintaining pressure with the yardstick Incoming search terms:. REMOVING THE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM 1. Loosen the pinch clamp bolt on the left hand muffler crossover pipe. (Located on the right of the motorcycle, where both mufflers merge with the head pipes). Remove the two 8mm bolts that mount the left hand muffler to the frame.
Drop the muffler down to clear the mounts and pull out from the collector. Remove the right hand frame cover to avoid damaging it.
Remove the 8mm nut holding the head pipe flanges to the cylinder heads. Remove the 8mm bolts that mount the right hand muffler to the frame. Remove the remainder of the exhaust system from the motorcycle and set it aside.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VANCE & HINES EXHAUST SYSTEM 1. Be sure to check that the stock exhaust gaskets are in good shape. If you have any doubts as to their condition, replace them. Install the chrome exhaust flanges (supplied) over the front and rear head pipes. Install the rear head pipe to the rear cylinder using the stock 8mm acorn nuts. Route the pipe approximately 3/4″ beneath the swingarm, leaving the nuts finger tight at this time.
Install the front head pipe to the cylinder head using the stock 8mm acorn nuts. Its routing follows the stock head pipe, leave the nuts finger tight at this time. Your Vance & Hines mufflers use the stock mounting locations and rubber grommets. Remove the steel spacers and rubber grommets from your stock mufflers and install them into Vance & Hines mufflers in the same locations. Slip a chrome muffler clamp onto the inlet end of each muffler. Install the clamp hardware as shown in figure 1 (hardware supplied).
Leave them loose at this time. 7 Slide the left hand muffler assembly (stamped H641) onto the rear head pipe approximately two inches. Mount the mufflers to the motorcycle using the stock bolts, in the stock locations. Repeat the above step with the right hand muffler (stamped H640). Unscrew all of the hose clamps (supplied) until they are completely loose. Mark the top edges of the heat shields with the location of the mounting clips that are welded to the back side of the heat shield.
Position the right rear heat shield (stamped H226) over the rear head pipe and feed the tail end of the hose clamps into the clips. Be sure that each clamp is engaged into both clips. Repeat this procedure with each heat shield. Install mounting bracket (stamped 359-P) in the original bracket mounting position, using two 10mm bolts and one 10mm nut (supplied)(Figure 2). Remove head pipes and heat shields from protective packaging. Place each heat shield on a non-abrasive surface such as a blanket or carpet.
Using a felt tip pen, mark the outside edge of each heat shield to show location of hose clamp mounting clips (Figure 3). Slide flanges onto head pipes and lay head pipes into heat shields. Loosely install hose clamps by feeding tail end of clamp into heat shield clips (Figure 3). Take note of screw head direction (Figure 4). Screw head should be accessible when system is installed on motorcycle for adjustment purposes.
Use #20 hose clamps for head pipe areas and #28 hose clamps for muffler areas. Using stock nuts, carefully install head pipes into exhaust ports (Assistance may be required). NOTE: Do not tighten at this time.