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.
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.
What kind of service does Honda Shadow VT750DC get?
Home of the Honda Shadow VT750DC Spirit and More! Click here to see the recommended service intervals for maintenance on the chain driven Shadow Spirit / Ace VT750DC / VT750CD, the shaft driven Shadow Spirit / Aero VT750C2 / VT750C and at the bottom the newer Shadow RS VT750RS.
What are the service intervals for Shadow Spirit?
Click here to see the recommended service intervals for maintenance on the chain driven Shadow Spirit / Ace VT750DC / VT750CD, the shaft driven Shadow Spirit / Aero VT750C2 / VT750C and at the bottom the newer Shadow RS VT750RS. Note 1 : At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
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.
How much does it cost to tune up a Honda Shadow?
The guy in the service department told it covered a full oil change (replace oil and filter), chain service (adjust and lube), replace spark plugs, flush brake fluid, flush coolant, and complete safety inspection. All parts and labor, he quoted me $429.
What should I do for my Honda Shadow?
What I would do is get an itemized list from the dealer and then see if there are other items they were recommending or check ie. brake fluid, coolant etc, If you then decide to also do those things you can ask the forum for advice or have the dealer do things you don’t want to attempt. I have an 05 VT750DCB so our bikes are pretty much same parts.
What’s the best way to tune up a Honda?
The best advice is just do it as often as recommended. Clean fresh oil at regular intervals is the best thing you can do for a engine of any kind. I live on a military base. Pouring chemicals down a storm drain is not an option. For coolant disposal, at least here in California, you have to take the used anti-freeze to Haz-mat drop locations.