Where are the vacuum hoses on a Honda VTX 1300?
There are 4 hoses coming from the PAIR valve. Trace these 4 hoses, one is the big hose that plugged into the back of the airbox, one is a vacuum line, and the other 2 go to the reed valves on top of the motor (one in front, one in back). Unplug the vacuum hose from the PAIR valve and trace the other hoses and remove them from the reed valves.
Where can I get a Honda VTX 1300 Desmog?
This is a walk-through for removing the PAIR valve assembly, and all the hoses and junk that are associated with it, on the VTX 1300 49 state model. I have never dealt with a CA model (living in Louisiana) so if anyone wants to take good quality pics, write a description and email it all to me I’ll be glad to add that information.
Why does my Honda VTX 1300 have white smoke out the tailpipe?
Disconnecting the pair valve wiring and plugging the intake hose will cause condensation to build up in the hose plumbing. Eventually it will fill with water and may cause white smoke out the tailpipe when decelerating (this happened on my bike). The deceleration caused the water to leak past the reed valves and into the exhaust stream.
What to do if you Nick gasket on Honda VTX 1300?
You can take a grinder or dremel tool and grind the flare off and then unscrew it, but if you slip and nick the gasket you’ll have a leak. You can also take a pair of pliers and pull off the #2 and #3 plates. You can bend them, they will snap off and the screw will come out as well.
There are 4 hoses coming from the PAIR valve. Trace these 4 hoses, one is the big hose that plugged into the back of the airbox, one is a vacuum line, and the other 2 go to the reed valves on top of the motor (one in front, one in back). Unplug the vacuum hose from the PAIR valve and trace the other hoses and remove them from the reed valves.
This is a walk-through for removing the PAIR valve assembly, and all the hoses and junk that are associated with it, on the VTX 1300 49 state model. I have never dealt with a CA model (living in Louisiana) so if anyone wants to take good quality pics, write a description and email it all to me I’ll be glad to add that information.
Disconnecting the pair valve wiring and plugging the intake hose will cause condensation to build up in the hose plumbing. Eventually it will fill with water and may cause white smoke out the tailpipe when decelerating (this happened on my bike). The deceleration caused the water to leak past the reed valves and into the exhaust stream.
You can take a grinder or dremel tool and grind the flare off and then unscrew it, but if you slip and nick the gasket you’ll have a leak. You can also take a pair of pliers and pull off the #2 and #3 plates. You can bend them, they will snap off and the screw will come out as well.