Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Sabre - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

you have a damaged seal replace it and you should be just fine

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Honda Cars. In the link you will find wiring diagrams and links to the Honda Shadow forums. Relays either work or they don't and seldom blow fuses. Something is shorting to earth, and wires rubbing on the frame or another item is usually the cause. This is the wiring diagram for the earlier model and only shows two relays for flasher and starter. Not even one on the headlight. https://www.hondashadow.net/threads/wiring-diagram-shadow-spirit-vt1100c.565210/#lg=thread-565210&slide=0 ..

Bike turns over and fires but won't run. New plugs new battery it was running last week

Kickstand switch?

Hi, Luther and the usual suspects are: 1. Severely discharged or a damaged battery should have 12.5 volts or more and be able to pass a proper "LOAD" test if necessary, you may have a preliminary reading of 12.5 volts or more but little or zero amperage the battery is faulty and must be replaced, AGM batteries fail in this scenario more so than lead-acid batteries. 2. Failed alternator/generator and or voltage regulator. 3. Loose or corroded battery terminals and or cables especially the "NEGATIVE" cable, look for loose, corroded, or broken connectors inside the cable harness at "BOTH" ends. 4. A failed main circuit breaker or ignition switch, check for loose connections and continuity. 5. Failed system and or ignition relay, check for continuity. 6. Failed ignition coil, stator, magneto, ignition/electronic module. 7. Failed CKP, CPS, CMP, MAP, TPS, or BAS sensor, corroded, loose or broken wire connector pins/sockets. 8. Throttle cables and or idle speed improperly adjusted hot idle speed should be 950 RPM to 1000 RPM. 9. Faulty neutral, side stand or clutch lever safety switch. 10. Faulty or corroded kill switch. 11. Accelerator pump damaged or not working. 12. Water or dirt in the fuel system, carburetor or filter. 13. Restricted, blocked or kinked fuel line. 14. Fuel tank empty. 15. The gas cap is not venting properly or fuel tank venting system blocked, loosen the gas cap and go for a test ride. 16. A failed fuel pump, pressure regulator and or fuel injectors. 17. Vacuum line from the intake manifold to petcock broken, cracked, or not attached, carburetor vent line plugged. 18. Needle and seat stuck closed in the float bowl. 19. Petcock clogged or damaged. 20. Lean angle switch is faulty or needs adjustment. 21. Catastrophic engine failure, perform a compression test. For more information about your issue and valuable "FREE" downloads that you will need for viewing or printing please click on the blue links below. Good luck and have a wonderful day. https://www.hondashadow.net/threads/intermittent-stutter-cylinder-cutting-out.189098/ https://www.amazon.com/MOTOKU-VT750C-Shadow-VT750CD-Interceptor/dp/B08937Q1P7 https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1188474/Honda-Shadow-Vt1100.html \ https://www.partsfish.com/page/oem-parts-for-honda https://www.manualslib.com/manual/677711/Honda-Vt1100c2.html

Either bad battery or alternator. Check that the battery takes the charge while engine is running.

I would check the battery terminals and then starter and starter connections as well..

Sounds like a bad battery or a bad starter.

Barr's Stop Leak, won't clog a radiator.

Any pre mixed coolant will do.

Well, to do it properly, you need to check in two places. First, you want to check the overflow bottle. It's a semi-clear bottle usually located near the bottom of the bike, often just behind the engine. You want to be sure the fluid in there is between the min and max levels. Second, you need to check the amount of fluid in the radiator. With the engine cold and the bike on the side-stand, pop the radiator cap off. It is usually located in front of the fuel tank on the right side of the bike. The coolant should be to the very top. If those both check out, you're good to go. Of course, if you don't know the last time it was changed, not is a great time to change it. Use something silicate and phosphate free, like Prestone Extended drain. If you use silicate coolant, it will eat your water pump.

The cooling fan seldom runs on this bike, if you don't have an engine temp warning light on then you have nothing to worry about.

Check the condition of the air filter and replace it if dirty. Also, if the spark plugs have more than three or four thousand miles on them, try a new set.

I have an 04 Honda Sabre 1100 that does the same thing. If the rain is steady, it will actually die. After you come to a stop, it will start right away and run ok for a little while until you get up to speed in the rain and will die again. Very frustrating. Can't see any shorting when viewing in dark conditions. Bike shop also couldn't figure anything out. Any ideas? If I figure anything out, I'll repost what worked for me.

Hi,when starting bike you put the chock on,remeber this is to make a richer mixture for cold start,so when you start the bike put put the choke off a little bit as it warms up,other wise wat you are doing is couseing it to floud,so again as the bike warms up put the choke off little bit at a time,all the best.

check the main fuse. Then check for power to the ignition switch. If there is power to the ignition switch then change the ignition switch. I hope this helps

Hi Randall: Since you had to jump start it I;ll assume that the battery was dead. Have you charged the battery or replaced it? If not, try to charge it using a battery charger. If it won't hold a charge, replace it. Odds are that you'll have solved the problems.

if it has a normal nut shape then use an extended socket If it has a hex then use a allen key

The stator is the stationary part of a rotary system, found in electric generators, electric motors, sirens, or biological rotors. You can call any motorcycle parts store and they will be able to help you out.

If it's like a Honda deauville it's the drive side.