Honda VT 500 C Shadow - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals

Is the check engine light or other light on? It should be if there's an issue, but check this info out below and hopefully it'll get you going! Usually if the light is on and no power steering is the issue, a simple reset will fix the problem. Instructions are below and I've posted more info below as well. You can reset the computer by disconnecting the battery cables for a couple hours. Or this procedure below. Step 1. With the vehicle stopped, put the gearshift lever in "N" (neutral), be sure that the neutral indicator comes on and turn the ignition switch to "off". Step 2. Turn the ignition switch to "on" while pushing the UP and Down shift switches (gearshift switches) simultaneously. The "N" on the gear position indicator starts blinking. Step 3. Within 5 seconds after turning the ignition switch to "ON", push and release the gearshift switches in the order of UP switch, Down switch, and UP switch. (Do not hold onto the switch) The gear position indicator displays "- -" to indicate the system enters the intial setting mode. If more than 5 seconds elapse or the procedures are incorrect, The "N" stops blinking and stays on. Repeat the procedures from step 1 at this time. Step 4. Move the throttle lever to fully closed position, then to fully open position, and then move it to the fully closed position again within 5 seconds after "- -" displays on the gear position indicator. Step 5. When the initial setting procedure is complete, the indication on the gear position indicator changes from "- -" to "N". If the "- -" on the gear position indicator blinks, repeat the procedure from step 1.

What year?

Most oil brands have an online application catalogue that will recommend an oil type for most applications and list the quantity required. First choose your favoured brand of oil...

clutch master cylinders go bad all of the time the cheapest fix is a new unit

I can't answer your question but I reckon if you find and look at any Honda wiring diagram around that year it could provide some clues - the wiring colours are likely to be the same...

clutch not fully engaging check for jammed clutch cable out of adjustment

I'd give that wiring a really close and long look. You have correctly diagnosed the problem, but the question is what to address first. I'd stay away from the starter. That's not the issue. Somehow, you've melded two wires together "somewhere" that is by-passing the starter.

Contact a transmission shop or any honda aftermarket tuner company. I'm sure they have parts that will work.

You have a recorded message on your vt 500 ?

Remove seat first. then remove tank. look for bolts at the front and rear of tank. be sure to turn off fuel valve before removing fuel line.

Drain engine oil. Remove left engine cover then flywheel the clutch is fitted to rear of flywheel. Beware of small parts, rollers and springs also you will need a flywheel puller. And a new cover gasket.

Hope this helps: - fork oil 10, no other info so not sure if this is the oil weight or oil type. 1984 VT500C, 422 cc (15,0 USoz) each leg.

intake and output 0,12 mm

Honda vt 750/700 - 1,7 L, +-2%

Here is a uTube vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iusCdwyugYE If it doesn't provide enough detail, look at the others on the right margin.

Try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbfMEYG8NvM

Unfortunately, the ONLY thing you can do is replace the cdi box....what REALLY sucks is that those cdi boxes were only used by Honda for 2 years...85 & 86...all the other years/bikes had MUCH cheaper units on them...And DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT waste your time on a USED part that is 30 years old!!! There is NO WAY to test a cdi box!!! Bite the bullet & buy a NEW one if you want to fix it & forget it.....there are new ones available online from a company in the UK for about $259.00 I speak from personal experience with this EXACT issue & once you replace the cdi box, that bike will run (providing everything else is good) Best of luck!JJ

390 ml +-2%

It should not make that different, could be the water in the 93 gas.

Replace the crank position sensor.