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1998 Honda VT 600 C Shadow Questions & Answers
Loose main fuse
30 amp is usually the main fuse or headlights try main fuse first see if engine starts
1998 honda shadow has no power in 2 3 and 4 gear it barely even wants to go
Hi Shaun:
Old mechanic's philosophy...
IF IT AIN'T CLEAN,YOU CAN'T FIX IT."
My recommendation:
- Drain and clean the gas tank. Fill with fresh fuel
- Replace fuel filter if it has one.
- drain carb (into glass jar so you can see the debris)
- If there was grunge in the jar, you can try filling and draining it until you get clean fuel, then try running it.
- If you still have the problem then removing and cleaning the carb is the next step.
- You have a great old bike there, and maintaining it will be part of the experience of owning it. Take your time, stay organized, keep a neat workbench, and you'll become a Shadow FIXYA expert.
Cheers.
General tuneup guideline for 98 vt600 honda shadow
Change all fluids. Throw out the old gas, it will be substandard (unless you have a beater car to mix it in). Check the tank for rust. If there is a lot of rust or you locate rust in the carburetor, fix it with an acid solution. Drain the carbs and check for what comes out. You should get at least 100 ml of yellowish fuel/varnish. If that doesn't happen and you don't think the carbs were previously drained (drain screws left open and/or fuel tap set to "off") then the carbs are likely gunked and will need to be removed and cleaned.
Have 98 Vt 600 CD,
Yes. The gear shift pattern is usually stamped on the side of the engine case next to the shifter. Early VT600 Shadows were 4 speed transmissions. When you are in top gear on most Honda's you can move the shift pedal up with no resistance while driving. It is a way I use to check that I am in top gear when driving at slower speeds.
Fuel line routing
Instructions 1 Fine tune your motorcycle before rejetting your carburetor. If it's still running too lean, you can replace the pilot jet as a first step 2 Remove the bowl at the base of the carburetor by unscrewing the screws holding it in place. Unscrew the pilot jet inside, but be careful not to strip it. The jet size will be on top. 5 Year/ unlimited mile warranty No up front core charge www.Cylinder-Heads.com 3 Use a screwdriver to remove the main jet from the brass jet needle holder, which is also called the emulsion tube. 4 Put in a pilot jet that is one size larger. Replacing it with a jet two sizes larger will make your mixture too rich. 5 Tune the slow/idle settings before replacing the main jet. Replace the main jet with one size larger. The sizes are in increments of 5. 6 Put the bowl back on, and align the accelerator pump shaft and rubber boot. 7 Reinstall the carburetor on the motorcycle and retune it to finish the rejet procedure.
My 1998 honda shadow vlx delux stalls after choke
Take the gas tank loose and turn the gas to off on the pit ****. Then under the gas tank theres a hose, trace that hose. Should go to the fuel filter under the seat. Pull it off the fuel filter and run it to a bucket. Turn the gas back to the reserve position. This will Allow you to drain allthe fuel out of the tank. Then put fresh high octane fuel in it and see if that helps. Might take several miles to burn allThe old fuel out of sysem. Maybe the whole tank of fresh gas untill it cures it completely.
I replaced the clutch in
Did you soak all the clutch plates and friction plates for at least a few hours (best overnight) before installing them?
I have a 2007 Honda
Have you put fresh fuel in it ?
also you may need to flush out your carbs as they may be sticking.
Make sure things like the choke is on, the fuel on.
Turn off lights etc.
Some bikes also have kill switches (yes we have all done this !) make sure thats not on.
Also that the side stand switch is not cutting out ignition.
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My 1998 honda shadow 600
check spark plug first for spark and condition then google what you find(might be fouled)plus its a cheap elimination
Beginner
It all depends on the rider. If you feel comfortable with the weight and size. The hardest part of learning is the balance point, and throttle control. If you feel confident, and patient, go for it.
How to adgust shifter up on 96 Honda shadow 600
From below the shifter lever the 10 mm bolt that holds it in place should be completely removed.the shift lever will then slide off the shaft so yoe can reposition it and then re install the bolt.
1998 Honda Shadow VLX chain break
When you say you got a diffrent type of gas ,do you mean make or octain .some engines like a certain type or makes of fuel.diffrent fuels can cause backfiring .or in some cases if the tanks are allowed top get too low watewr can be drawn up from the pump which causes many problems .As for your chain breaking this is down to either a badly worn chain or incorrectly adjusted .Remember a chain is only as strong as its weakest link .Oil or grease regularly .and allow for swinging arm movement and check adjustment by turning the chain and check several places on the chain as stretching can occur and tight spots will be found .
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