Honda Shadow 750 Maintenance Specifications
Click here to see the factory recommended maintenance specifications and tolerances for such things as gaps, slack, free play, clearance, fluid types, capacity, part types, etc. for the VT750DC Spirit & VT750CD Ace and the VT750C2 Spirit & VT750C Aero.
Honda VT750DC Spirit & VT750CD ACE Maintenance Specification
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Drive chain slack
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15 – 25 mm (0.600 – 1 in) |
Drive chain size/link (RK)
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525 SMOZ5/124 L |
Recommended brake fluid
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DOT 4 |
Brake pedal free play
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20 – 30 mm (0.750 – 1.250 in) |
Clutch lever free play
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10 – 20 mm (0.375 – 0.750 in) |
Cold tire pressure
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Up to 90 kg (200lbs) Load |
Front |
200 kPa (29 psi) |
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Rear |
200 kPa (29 psi) |
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Up to maximum weight capacity |
Front |
200 kPa (29 psi) |
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Rear |
250 kPa (36 psi) |
Minimum tire tread depth
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Front |
1.5 mm (0.06 in) |
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Rear |
2.0 mm (0.08 in) |
Tire size
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Front |
110/80-19 59S |
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Rear |
160/80-15 M/C 74S |
Tire brand
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Dunlop |
Front |
F24 |
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Rear |
K425 |
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Bridgestone |
Front |
G515 |
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Rear |
G702 |
Throttle grip free play
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2 – 6 mm (1/12 – 1/4 in) |
Spark plug
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Standard |
DPR8EA-9 (NGK)
X24EPR-U9 (DENSO) |
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For cold climate / below (5*C/41*F) |
DPR7EA-9 (NGK)
X22EPR-U9 (DENSO) |
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For extended high speed riding |
DPR9EA-9 (NGK)
X27EPR-U9 (DENSO) |
Spark plug gap
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0.8 – 0.9 mm (0.03 – 0.04 in) |
Valve clearance
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IN |
0.15 +/- 0.02 mm (0.006 +/- 0.0008 in) |
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EX |
0.20 +/- 0.02 mm (0.008 +/- 0.0008 in) |
Engine oil capacity
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at drainging |
2.2 liters (2.32 US qt) |
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at oil filter change |
2.4 liters (2.54 US qt) |
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at disassembly |
2.9 liters (3.06 US qt) |
Recommended engine oil
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Honda GN4 or HP4 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil
API service classification SF or SG
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40 |
Carburetor vacuum difference
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Withink 20 mm Hg (0.8 in Hg)
base carburetor: No. 1 (rear) |
Engine idle speed
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1,000 +/- 100 rpm |
Honda VT750C2 Spirit & VT750C Aero Maintenance Specification
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Final Drive Fluid Level
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160 cm3 (5.4 US oz, 5.6 Imp oz) |
Final Drive Oil Type
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Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 80 |
Recommended brake fluid
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DOT 4 |
Brake pedal free play
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20 – 30 mm (0.750 – 1.250 in) |
Clutch lever free play
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10 – 20 mm (0.375 – 0.750 in) |
Cold tire pressure
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Up to 90 kg (200lbs) Load |
Front |
200 kPa (29 psi) |
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Rear |
200 kPa (29 psi) |
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Up to maximum weight capacity |
Front |
200 kPa (29 psi) |
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Rear |
250 kPa (36 psi) |
Minimum tire tread depth
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Front |
1.5 mm (0.06 in) |
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Rear |
2.0 mm (0.08 in) |
Tire size
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Front |
90/90-21 (C2 Spirit) , 120/90-17 (C Aero) |
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Rear |
160/80-15 |
Tire brand
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Dunlop |
Front |
D404F |
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Rear |
D404 |
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Bridgestone |
Front |
Exedra G701 |
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Rear |
Exedra G702 |
Throttle grip free play
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2 – 6 mm (1/12 – 1/4 in) |
Spark plug
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Standard |
DPR7EA-9 (NGK)
X22EPR-U9 (DENSO) |
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For extended high speed riding |
DPR8EA-9 (NGK)
X24EPR-U9 (DENSO) |
Spark plug gap
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0.8 – 0.9 mm (0.03 – 0.04 in) |
Valve clearance
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IN |
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EX |
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Engine oil capacity
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at drainging |
2.5 liters (2.6 US qt) |
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at oil filter change |
2.6 liters (2.7 US qt) |
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at disassembly |
3.2 liters (3.4 US qt) |
Recommended engine oil
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Honda GN4 or HP4 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil
API service classification SG or higher (except oils labeled as energy conserving), JASO T 903 Starndard: MA,
Viscosity: SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 |
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Engine idle speed
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1,200 +/- 100 rpm |
