What kind of exhaust system does a 2003 Honda VTX1800 have?
Honda VTX1800R 2003, 2-2 Chrome Dragsters Exhaust System by Cobra USA®. Retaining the clean, pure drag pipe appearance. Incorporates full-length heat shields that do not turn blue. Capped off with machined and chromed billet tips. Great… Honda VTX1800 2003, Speedster 2-2 Chrome Slashdown Exhaust System by Cobra USA®.
How do you remove electrical plug from Honda VTX 1800 Desmog?
With the hoses disconnected you can work on the electrical plug. Find this tab (right pic) and instead of pressing it, lift it up with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect the plug. With the 3 hoses and electrical plug undone you can remove the 10mm bolt on the backbone of the bike and remove this entire assembly.
What kind of wrench to use on Honda VTX 1800 Desmog?
With the coil out of the way take an 8mm or 5/16″ wrench and remove the bolts that hold the reed valves in place. If you have a 1/4″ drive ratchet with an 8mm or 5/16″ socket you can use that instead of a wrench and it will make this task a little easier.
Where is the IAT sensor on a Honda VTX 1800?
The big hose is the PAIR inlet, the small hose is the crankcase breather and the electrical plug goes to the IAT sensor. Reach behind the airbox and pull off all 3 hoses and the electrical plug. The plug has a little tab you need to press to get it off. With this removed you should be able to get the airbox off the bike altogether.
What to use to remove front wheel on Honda VTX 1800?
Get the axle started through and use a deadblow/rubber hammer or a hammer and block of wood to drive it all the way through until it’s flush with the fork leg (see pic to right). It’s important not to use just a regular hammer or you will round over the edges of the 17mm axle hole.
With the hoses disconnected you can work on the electrical plug. Find this tab (right pic) and instead of pressing it, lift it up with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect the plug. With the 3 hoses and electrical plug undone you can remove the 10mm bolt on the backbone of the bike and remove this entire assembly.
How do you remove air flapper on Honda VTX 1800 Desmog?
Take a phillips screwdriver and remove the screw that holds on the air flapper on the back of the airbox and remove the entire assembly. There is a little silicone that is used as a sealant but don’t worry it will peel right off.
The big hose is the PAIR inlet, the small hose is the crankcase breather and the electrical plug goes to the IAT sensor. Reach behind the airbox and pull off all 3 hoses and the electrical plug. The plug has a little tab you need to press to get it off. With this removed you should be able to get the airbox off the bike altogether.