20 Most Recent 1988 Honda VT 800 Questions & Answers

With a New filter I use three qts and add if needed after running the bike 10 min.

Replace the oil pressure switch

something may have broken, like a dowel on the shifting drum and jammed the mechanism.

No, I just got done doing it, Fairly easy job.

engine oil for clutch in engine . Slave and master cylinder brake fluid.

Under seat or one of the side covers normally clip off and you should locate it there. By side cover I mean the plastic/glass fibre cover that is on either side of the bike just bellow the rider's seat. Hope that helps

on the slave cyl on the motor

check fuse, maybe on solonoid

MAYBE, the bike isnt getting any warmer. You could check the bike with a thermometer ... you could replace the temp sensor ... you could test the heat sensor ... be prepared for coolant to come out when you remove the sensor. You should have the replacement OR a temporary plug to put in when you remove it. You will find more particulars at the Honda Rider Club web site.

Will the cylinder pump fluid at all? You should be able to at least get some pressure if it was correctly rebuilt, the plunger must be seated and all the air is out of the system...how did you bleed it? The best way is with a held held vacuum pump attached the bleeder. It takes very little air to make it not feel firm.

Get a can of wd40 and spray your coil and wires. the wd40 will displace moisture and if it is a water problem it will fire and start. good luck

Carb cleaner is a great choice. First you will have to pull the carbs out. Just take a rag (not a paper towel) with some carb cleaner and wipe everything down as much as possible. if you want to clean the entire carb you will have to take it a part and clean everything. Just as a side note before you take it a part make sure you take plenty of photos so you know how to put it back together. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Hi,
Behind the chrome helmet holder is a black l bracket. The bracket faces the bike. Turn the key like your going to put your helmet on the chrome bracket but instead reach behind it and pull the black bracket down. You'll hear the rear of the passenger seat click and the seat will lift slightly. Pull it up and back from the rear and it'll slide out. iIf you have a sissy bar (sorry, old school) you don't need to take it off. You'll see the plastic tool case holder. Between it and the front seat, are the bolts for the front seat. You can use a socket at an angle and they'll come off (be carefull not to drop them into the bike frame where they could get lost or damage something. You then lift the front seat from the back and it slides out like the back seat.