What kind of oil does my Honda Shadow take?
10W-40 oil
NOTE: The Honda Shadow takes 2.6 quarts of 10W-40 oil.
How much oil does a vt1100 take?
4 Quarts of Honda GN4 10W-40 4-Stroke Motorcylce Oil.
What type of oil does a Honda Shadow 1100 take?
4 QTS GN4 Honda 10w-30 Oil.
What type of oil does a Honda Shadow 600 take?
Honda VT600C/CD Maintenance Specification
| Recommended engine oil | Honda GN4 or HP4 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil API service classification SF or SG Viscosity: SAE 10W-40 |
|---|---|
| Carburetor vacuum difference | (dual carb models) 27kPA, 20 mm Hg (0.8 in Hg) base carburetor: No. 1 (rear) |
| Engine idle speed | 1,200 +/- 100 rpm |
How do you check the oil on a vt1100?
Pull out the dipstick from the oil filler hole to check the oil level. The oil level must be between the “maximum” and “minimum” markings on the dipstick. Pour oil into the motorcycle’s oil filler hole to increase the oil level if needed.
What are the specs of a Honda VT1100 Shadow?
Code: VT1100C / VT1100C AC, VT1100C2 / C2 AC / C22, VT1100C3 / C3 AC / C32 Honda VT1100 Shadow: specs. Honda VT1100 Shadow: images, gallery. Honda VT1100 Shadow: video. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.
What kind of engine does a Honda Shadow have?
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Honda VT 1100 C Shadow 1994. Motorcycle Style: Cruiser. ENGINE SPECS. Engine Type: 1099 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V Twin. Engine Bore and Stroke: 87.5 mm x 91.4 mm. Compression Ratio: 8:1. Valves SOHC, 3 valves/cylinder.
What kind of oil should I use on my Honda motorcycle?
But the recommended API SG 10W-40 oil opens up a very wide area of other types or brands of oils that could be used and still meet the manufacture’s requirement, many of the Automotive oils meet it. Most of ALL the 10W-40 non motorcycle specific motors are not the energy conserving type and will work.
What should the viscosity of Honda engine oil be?
The best reason I can think of for Honda motor company to change their recommended oil viscosity from the 10W-40 to a 10W-30 is SALES! (no that’s not fact, no I have no proof!)
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Honda VT 1100 C Shadow 1994. Motorcycle Style: Cruiser. ENGINE SPECS. Engine Type: 1099 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V Twin. Engine Bore and Stroke: 87.5 mm x 91.4 mm. Compression Ratio: 8:1. Valves SOHC, 3 valves/cylinder.
But the recommended API SG 10W-40 oil opens up a very wide area of other types or brands of oils that could be used and still meet the manufacture’s requirement, many of the Automotive oils meet it. Most of ALL the 10W-40 non motorcycle specific motors are not the energy conserving type and will work.
The best reason I can think of for Honda motor company to change their recommended oil viscosity from the 10W-40 to a 10W-30 is SALES! (no that’s not fact, no I have no proof!)
What kind of oil should I use-shadowriders?
I would use Valvoline 20w50 in the summer months or Castrol of the same weight or 10w40 in the cooler months. I use 20w50 Valvoline racing oil in my bike. Save some more $$$$ I also use a Fram filter 6017A on the 1100’s. Got over 100k on two bikes and not had a lick of problems and am running 50% more hp .