Honda VT 500 C Shadow - Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

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?

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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...

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.

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

Hi,
Your valve clearances should be:
Intake .08-.12 mm (.003-.005 in)
Exhaust .12-.16 mm (.005-.006 in)
I usually start all gaps in the middle of given specs, then fine tune from there.
Hope this helps

No this model did not come with a fuel pump. Actually the VT 700 Series was the only Honda from 1986 that contained a fuel pump.

Change the gear lever position 1 teeth up or down.

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

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

No hay un orden, debido a que la el?ctrica es de corriente alterna. Se puede conectar sin fin

No hay un orden, debido a que la el?ctrica es de corriente alterna. Se puede conectar sin fin.

Under the front seat (small plastic tube)

Right site under front seat.

Take off exhaust, left bracket, side cover, then you see 2 pulse gen. around main gear, take the gear off, anscrew pulse generators. I just do not know, why do you want to change them, usually they do not die, post a story, why do you think, they are bad.

2,5 Liters, 3 Liters with new oil filter.

2,5 Liters, 3 Liters with new oil filter

Check the fuses (under the plastic cover on the handle bar), and there is the main one under the seat too.