20 Most Recent 1989 Honda VT 1100 C Shadow Questions & Answers

Hey End, check out these components... one of them IS the problem.. make sure the system will pump fluid all the way to the bottom of the hose..THIS WILL REQUIRE TWO PEOPLE..and a can of fluid.. We are going to test the lever's ability to pressurize the hose...(This will help pinpoint the issue!!)..First.. remove the cover of the reservoir..(keep it level)...(DO NOT let the reservoir get low on fluid!!) one of you needs to remove the hose at the connection(#21 - master cyl. pic)..it will be leaking.. place your finger and thumb over the hose(prevent it from leaking).. have your helper fill the reservoir..now have your helper squeeze the lever.. see if you feel pressure on your finger and thumb..if not.. try putting the cover on the reservoir..and now try pumping the lever ...see if you get pressure at your finger and thumb.(it SHOULD blow fluid out!). IF THERE is NO pressure - no matter what you try..-- The problem is in the master cylinder.. (START from the BOTTOM pic first)..The numbered pic's are the main culprits.. the problem is most likely in the master cylinder... -- then the clutch (#14 - #16) components...PlEASE mark as helpful.... thanksRIGHT CRANKCASE COVER For 1989 Honda VT1100C #8 or #9 CLUTCH For 1989 Honda VT1100C #14 or #16 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER For 1989 Honda VT1100C #4 is a M.C. rebuild kit.. #7 ..

We tested both - no difference, to be peaceful, you can buy additive on Patrol station and ad it to unleaded fuel.

If just plates, then take off clutch cover, if more then plates, you have to drain oil and taking off complete right side engine cover, first pipes, back brake lever, R. foot peg.

Check coolant level and thermostat placed at the bottom of radiator. For details ask a question.

10 - 40 W, Motul semi sintetic.

I would get a test light and check if i had power to my coil and to my cdi module .You more than likely lost powerto one of them .those cdi last for every. check your switch make sure you got power there to. Hope this help

is it carbed or injection as i know what the answer can be get back to me buddy

You need a manual. You will have to take off the engine, usually you do the timing only when you change the chains or do a general repair. Try this; http://hondatech.info/downloads/Moto/VT/VT1100/

It is the same for your bike, just 1st unscrew the top fork bolt wile the fork is still on bike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj-cb12BCRw

Electric contacts in the headlight, clean connector.

2 things are important - petrol (carburetors, pump), is fr. spark wet? electric - (spark, batery, timing).take out the spark and crank. If you have custom pipes, you have to sync carburetors, and maby change 2 jets in carburetors.

20W-50 is good for muffling sounds in the motor. Depending on the loudness the ticking could be caused by Exhaust gaskets (o-rings) from the head to the head pipe(ticking sound ((at idle))and popping or backfiring on deceleration). When automatic cam chain adjusters are going bad you get a clicking sound, or worse, hydraulic valve lifters (for zero tolerance) going bad. Lifters tend to be a loud clacking sound.

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Or, other bearings in the system. Running out of oil will really damage bearings. Food luck

Honda final drive gear oil.

Change fork seals and cha he fork oil sounds like dirty fork oil or low on oil but do change oil and seals gx luck if u want a stiff front end can also use thicker oil check OEM oil viscosity and what they recommend for stiffness