How many intake valves does a Honda VTX have?
The VTX (both 1800 and 1300) has 2 intake valves and 1 exhaust valve (per cylinder) that need to be adjusted. The inspection gap between the valve stem and the adjuster screw is what all the fuss is about.
How big of a valve do you need for a VTX 1800?
If you want the .004″ feeler you can also buy Craftsman #40804 or #40811 for about $7, they are straight feelers but as you can see in the pic you can add your own bend. The picture above shows 4 feelers instead of 3 in each set, this is because I keep the sizes for the 1800 and 1300 valve jobs tied together.
Where can I buy a 2002 Honda VTX 1800?
2002 Honda VTX 1800C-Located in Westville Indiana-New brakes put on in the beginning of last season (2020)-Changed all the fluids in the beginning of ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM CRUIZER CHOPPER! This is a head turner and an absolute joy to ride. 2002 VTX 1800C2.
What kind of wrench do I need for Honda VTX 1800?
4mm tappet wrench – if you adjust a lot of valves you may find it worthwhile to buy the Honda OEM tool #07908-KE90100 or Motion Pro makes a nice tool which is the 4mm tappet and 10mm offset all-in-one. For those of you who just do your own valves you may want to save a few bucks and just buy a set of ignition wrenches with a 4mm wrench.
The VTX (both 1800 and 1300) has 2 intake valves and 1 exhaust valve (per cylinder) that need to be adjusted. The inspection gap between the valve stem and the adjuster screw is what all the fuss is about.
If you want the .004″ feeler you can also buy Craftsman #40804 or #40811 for about $7, they are straight feelers but as you can see in the pic you can add your own bend. The picture above shows 4 feelers instead of 3 in each set, this is because I keep the sizes for the 1800 and 1300 valve jobs tied together.
2002 Honda VTX 1800C-Located in Westville Indiana-New brakes put on in the beginning of last season (2020)-Changed all the fluids in the beginning of ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM CRUIZER CHOPPER! This is a head turner and an absolute joy to ride. 2002 VTX 1800C2.
4mm tappet wrench – if you adjust a lot of valves you may find it worthwhile to buy the Honda OEM tool #07908-KE90100 or Motion Pro makes a nice tool which is the 4mm tappet and 10mm offset all-in-one. For those of you who just do your own valves you may want to save a few bucks and just buy a set of ignition wrenches with a 4mm wrench.