Honda Shadow VT750 Maintenance Schedules
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.
VT750DC (Spirit) and VT750CD (ACE) Recommended Service Intervals |
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Miles x 1000 |
Notes: |
0.6mi |
4mi |
8mi |
12mi |
16mi |
20mi |
24mi |
Drive Chain |
Every 500 miles I, L | |||||||
Brake Fluid |
(4) | I | I | R | I | I | R | |
Brake Wear |
I | I | I | I | I | I | ||
Brake System |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Brake Light Switch |
I | I | I | |||||
Headlight Aim |
I | I | I | |||||
Clutch System |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Side Stand |
I | I | I | |||||
Suspension |
I | I | I | |||||
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Wheels/Tires |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Steering Head Bearings |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Fuel Line |
I | I | I | |||||
Throttle Operation |
I | I | I | |||||
Carburetor Choke |
I | I | I | |||||
Air Cleaner |
(2) | R | R | |||||
Crankcase Breather |
(3) | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
Spark Plugs |
I | R | I | R | I | R | ||
Valve Clearances |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Engine Oil |
R | R | R | R | ||||
Engine Oil Filter |
R | R | R | R | ||||
Carburetor Synchronization |
I | I | I | |||||
Engine Idle Speed |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Radiator Coolant |
(4) | I | I | R | ||||
Cooling System |
I | I | I | |||||
L = Lubricate | ||||||||
I = Inspect | ||||||||
C = Clean | ||||||||
R = Replace | ||||||||
Note 1 : At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here. | ||||||||
Note 2: Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. | ||||||||
Note 3: Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle. | ||||||||
Note 4: Replace every 2 years, or at indicated odometer interval, whichever comes first. |
VT750C2 (Spirit/Phantom) and VT750C (Aero) Recommended Service Intervals |
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Miles x 1000 |
Notes: |
0.6mi |
4mi |
8mi |
12mi |
16mi |
20mi |
24mi |
Final Drive Oil |
Every 8000 miles: I , Every 24,000 miles: R | |||||||
Brake Fluid |
(4) | I | I | R | I | I | R | |
Brake Shoe/Pad Wear |
I | I | I | I | I | I | ||
Brake System |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Brake Light Switch |
I | I | I | |||||
Headlight Aim |
I | I | I | |||||
Clutch System |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Side Stand |
I | I | I | |||||
Suspension |
I | I | I | |||||
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Wheels/Tires |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Steering Head Bearings |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Fuel Line |
I | I | I | |||||
Throttle Operation |
I | I | I | |||||
Carburetor Choke |
I | I | I | |||||
Air Cleaner & Sub Air Cleaner |
(2) | R | R | |||||
Crankcase Breather |
(3) | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
Spark Plugs |
I | R | I | R | I | R | ||
Valve Clearances |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Engine Oil |
R | R | R | R | ||||
Engine Oil Filter |
R | R | R | R | ||||
Carburetor Synchronization |
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Engine Idle Speed |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Radiator Coolant |
(4) | I | I | R | ||||
Cooling System |
I | I | I | |||||
Secondary Air Supply System |
I | I | I | |||||
Evaporative Emission Control System |
(5) | I | I | |||||
I = Inspect | ||||||||
C = Clean | ||||||||
R = Replace | ||||||||
Note 1 : At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here. | ||||||||
Note 2: Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. | ||||||||
Note 3: Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle. | ||||||||
Note 4: Replace every 2 years, or at indicated odometer interval, whichever comes first. | ||||||||
Note 5: California Type Only. |
VT750RS (Shadow RS) Recommended Service Intervals |
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Miles x 1000 |
Notes: |
0.6mi |
4mi |
8mi |
12mi |
16mi |
20mi |
24mi |
Fuel Line |
I | I | I | |||||
Throttle Operation |
I | I | I | |||||
Air Cleaner |
(2) | R | R | |||||
Crank Case Breather |
(3) | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
Spark Plugs |
I | R | I | R | I | R | ||
Valve Clearance |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Engine Oil |
Initial = 600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 Month: R
Regular = Every 8,000 mi (12,800 km) |
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Engine Oil Filter |
R | R | R | R | ||||
Engine Idle Speed |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Radiator Coolant |
(4) | I | I | R | ||||
Cooling System |
I | I | I | |||||
Secondary Air Supply System |
I | I | I | |||||
Evaporative Emission Control System |
(5) | I | I | |||||
Drive Chain |
Every 500 mi (800km): I,L | |||||||
Brake Fluid |
(4) | I | I | R | I | I | R | |
Brake Shoe/Pad Wear |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Brake System |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Brake Light Switch |
I | I | I | |||||
Headlight Aim |
I | I | I | |||||
Clutch System |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Side Stand |
I | I | I | |||||
Suspension |
I | I | I | |||||
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners |
I | I | I | I | ||||
Wheels/Tires |
I | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
Steering Head Bearings |
I | I | I | I | ||||
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L = Lubricate | ||||||||
I = Inspect | ||||||||
C = Clean | ||||||||
R = Replace | ||||||||
Note 1 : At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here. | ||||||||
Note 2: Service more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. | ||||||||
Note 3: Service more frequently when riding in rain or at full throttle. | ||||||||
Note 4: Replace every 2 years, or at indicated odometer interval, whichever comes first. | ||||||||
Note 5: California Type Only. |