How much oil does a VLX 600 take?
Honda VT600C/CD Maintenance Specification
| Valve clearance | IN | 0.15 +/- 0.02 mm (0.006 +/- 0.0008 in) |
|---|---|---|
| EX | 0.20 +/- 0.02 mm (0.008 +/- 0.0008 in) | |
| Engine oil capacity | at drainging | 2.1 liters (2.2 US qt) |
| at oil filter change | 2.25 liters (2.38 US qt) | |
| at disassembly | 2.8 liters (3.0 US qt) |
What type oil does a Honda Shadow use?
10W-40
NOTE: The Honda Shadow takes 2.6 quarts of 10W-40 oil.
How do you change the oil on a Honda Shadow 600?
Here’s the fresh new oil filter. Rub a bit of oil on the o-ring (on the bottom surface of the filter, where it contacts the bike) before installing it. Use the 17mm wrench (or cup wrench or strap) to spin on the new filter–it should be snug (hand tight) plus a quarter of a turn.
How to lubricate a Honda VT600C Shadow VLX?
Page 40 LUBRICATI O N CONTROL CABLE LUBRICATION Periodically disconnect the throttle and choke cable a t their upper ends. Thoroughly lubricate the cables and their pivot points with a commercially available cable lubricant or a light weight oil . LUBRICATION POI NTS Use gen ral purpose grease when not otherwise specified here . Page 41 3.
What are the maintenance specs for a Honda Shadow VLX?
Home of the Honda Shadow VLX VT600! Click here to see the factory recommended maintenance specifications and tolerances for such things as gaps, slack, free play, clearance, fluid types, capacity, part types, etc. for the Honda Shadow VLX.
What kind of oil filter do I need for my Honda Shadow?
2. An oil filter (K&N brand #303 is recommended; the 17mm nut on the front of the filter is very useful for replacing the filter in the tight space on the Shadow). 3.
Here’s the fresh new oil filter. Rub a bit of oil on the o-ring (on the bottom surface of the filter, where it contacts the bike) before installing it. Use the 17mm wrench (or cup wrench or strap) to spin on the new filter–it should be snug (hand tight) plus a quarter of a turn.
Are there any issues with the Honda Shadow 600 VLX?
The only problem with the VLX is that you do have to put gas in them :mrgreen:, other than that they are great bikes. Click to expand… Hi NJCJOE. Thx for your reply. I was thinking the tank was a bit on the small side. Do you know if anyone has changed the 600VLX tank to a larger capacity? Maybe that should be a new thread eh?
Home of the Honda Shadow VLX VT600! Click here to see the factory recommended maintenance specifications and tolerances for such things as gaps, slack, free play, clearance, fluid types, capacity, part types, etc. for the Honda Shadow VLX.
How often do you change the oil on a Honda VLX?
Then again, Honda designed and sold the VLX as an entry-level machine that could help new riders hone their skills without overwhelming them. This included keeping the motorcycle’s scheduled oil and filter changes to a minimum, calling for a change once every year or every 8,000 miles.