Honda 2005 VTX1800C User Manual

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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Continuing to ride with low oil pressure
can cause serious engine damage.
If you check your engine oil level
regularly, you should never see the low oil
pressure indicator while riding. Normally,
it will only light momentarily when you
turn the ignition switch ON. Occasionally,
it may flicker at or near idling speed.
Lowoilpressuremaybecausedbyanoil
leak, a low oil level, or some problem in
the engine’s lubrication system.
If the indicator comes on while you’re
riding, don’t ignore it. Pull safely to the
side of the road. If possible, pull the clutch
lever in and coast to a stop. Stop the
engine as soon as it’s safe to do so.
Check for an oil leak.
Then check the oil level. If necessary,
add the recommended oil (page ) to
the upper level mark. If you must leave
your motorcycle to get oil, secure it as
much as possible.
After adding oil, start the engine, and
check that the low oil pressure indicator
goes off. Check for a possible leak.
If the indicator goes off and there is no
leak –– resume riding. If there is a leak ––
do not ride the motorcycle until the leak is
repaired by a Honda dealer.
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Honda 2005 VTX1800C Specifications

General

Engine Type	1795cc liquid-cooled 52° V-twin
Bore and Stroke	101.0mm x 112.0mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Induction	PGM-FI with automatic choke
Transmission	Five-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Front Suspension	45mm inverted fork
Front Suspension Travel	5.1 inches
Rear Suspension Travel	3.9 inches
Front Tire	130/70R-18
Rear Tire	180/70R-16
Wheelbase	67.5 inches
Ignition	Digital with three-dimensional mapping
Front Brakes	Dual 296mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 316mm disc
Fuel Capacity	5.3 gallons