Honda 2005 VTX1800C User Manual

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Parking
Basic Operation & Riding
Catalytic Converters
Look for a level parking area. If you
can’t park on a paved surface, make
sure the ground surface is firm,
especially under the side stand.
If you must park on a hill, leave the
transmission in gear and position the
rear tire against the curb at a 45 degree
angle.
To lower the side stand, use your foot
to guide it down. Remember that
lowering the side stand with the
transmission in gear will stop the
engine, even if the clutch lever is
pulled in. That is a function of the
side stand ignition cut-off system.
Use the side stand to support the
motorcycle while parked.
If you have to park on a soft surface,
insert something solid under the side
stand for support.
Check that the side stand is down all
the way so that the side stand ignition
cut-off system (page ) is activated.
Make sure flammable materials such as
dry grass or leaves do not come in
contact with the exhaust system when
parking your motorcycle. Refer to
,page .
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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