What kind of hydraulic valve did Honda Shadows have?
The 80’s VT750C Shadow, also the 700cc and 800cc versions, featured hydraulic valve adjustment. These were narrow angle v-twins, 45 degree. You are correct the later 750 Shadows, the 52 degree engine, from 1998 to present, dropped hydraulic valve adjustment in favor of mechanical lock nut & screw.
Where can I find the Honda VT600 Shadow 600 manual?
Print only the pages you need from your repair manual and take them to the garage or work wirelessly on your laptop right next to your Honda VT600 Shadow 600! You have complete freedom to access your Honda VT600 Shadow 600 manual from anywhere in the world, anytime.
When did Honda shadows start in Road Warriors?
Discussion in ‘ Road Warriors ‘ started by Heavy Armor, Jan 11, 2017 . Hey guys! I’ve been researching the crap outta some old Honda Shadows because I think that may be my next bike.
How do you adjust the valve on a Honda Shadow?
The actual adjustment is simple. It’s the pita getting all the stuff off the top of the engine to access the tappets. And, after the dust settles, you have only adjusted the valves off in the opposite direction. Btw, how many miles on the odometer? Lol. I’d read up on it and watch YouTube videos. The actual adjustment is simple.
Are there hydraulic valves on a Honda 750?
One of the reasons I got an 1100, it has hydraulic valves. As for doing it on the 750, not a really hard job, but is tedious as said. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Is it best to have a valve adjustment done in a shop?
It may be best to have it done in a shop because it has to be right. Right timing, right tools, right measurements. It may be best to have it done in a shop because it has to be right. Right timing, right tools, right measurements. Click to expand… Yeah I was looking at everything in the manual. No way in hell I can do it