What kind of bike is the Honda VTX 1300?
With the 1800’s raw muscle defining a strong brand, Honda felt it could then expand and build a “VTX family” offering the style and cachet of the 1800 at a softer level. Honda took its existing V-twin monstrosity down a notch, and the VTX 1300 was born.
What kind of fuel injection does a Honda VTX use?
The induction system was Honda’s programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system using a Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) sensor in the small throttle areas until the standard throttle position sensor (Alpha N) took over at greater throttle opening values.
Can a Honda VTX1300C run on 1100cc cruisers?
On the bigger 1800, you instantly feel a neck-snapping flood of power when twisting the throttle; the 1300’s party gets cooking a bit later and with much less fanfare. Sure, the two midi VTXs will absolutely run all over most 1100cc cruisers (except for the V-Rod), but hey, they’re supposed to.
When did Honda stop making the VTX1300T Tourer?
Honda continued on with those three models, type C, S and R, changing only the paintwork in 2006 and 2007. Honda dropped the spoked-wheel VTX1300S in 2008, but maintained lineup at three models by adding the VTX1300T Tourer variant (with cast wheels).
Where is the fuel pump on a VTX 1800?
This problem only occurs on VTX 1800 models with the internal fuel pump that resides inside the gas tank. This typically means 02-04 1800 models and a mix of the 05’s. If there is any confusion look between the cylinders on the left side of the bike.
With the 1800’s raw muscle defining a strong brand, Honda felt it could then expand and build a “VTX family” offering the style and cachet of the 1800 at a softer level. Honda took its existing V-twin monstrosity down a notch, and the VTX 1300 was born.
Is there a problem with the VTX 1800 FPR?
With the recent outbreak of fuel pressure regulator (FPR) failures on the early model (02-04) VTX 1800’s, I decided to throw this together and expand a little bit on the problem. This problem only occurs on VTX 1800 models with the internal fuel pump that resides inside the gas tank. This typically means 02-04 1800 models and a mix of the 05’s.
On the bigger 1800, you instantly feel a neck-snapping flood of power when twisting the throttle; the 1300’s party gets cooking a bit later and with much less fanfare. Sure, the two midi VTXs will absolutely run all over most 1100cc cruisers (except for the V-Rod), but hey, they’re supposed to.
What’s the difference between a 1300cc and 1800cc VTX?
Seriously though, both the 1300cc and 1800cc VTX models are strikingly similar in appearance. The 1300S blatantly takes its styling cues from the 1800R and S models — it has the same tank-mounted clocks, and floorboards with a heel-toe shifter (the “S” suffix refers to its wire-spoke wheels).
Can a Honda VTX be used as a carburetor?
Personal preference, don’t like to work on carburetors, but VTX reviews all rave about reliability and longevity of the bike. Thanks! These Honda NM4s are unusual, but I bet they are really practical.