20 Most Recent 2006 Honda VTX 1300 C Questions & Answers

Sounds like a wiring problem. I would start at the switch and go back to the starter checking all connections especially the ones you replaced.

A faulty switch is usually the problem. Try disconnecting a wire into one of the switches to see if the light goes out. That will point to which one is faulty. The rear one (on my bike but not necessarily on yours) is operated by a spring that is pulled when the pedal is pressed and sometimes the spring does not return to its proper position. This switch position can be altered by moving the switch body up or down by turning the 2 nuts either side of the holding point (have a look you'll see what I mean). The front one is a micro switch in a flat square plastic box and you should be able to hear it operate when you pull the brake lever (just a very quiet click). Pull a wire from one of these switches to determine if the front or rear is the faulty switch. Cheap to replace.

Thanks for the want details: you do have gas in it? It is fresh gas? Does the engine crank? Did you turn off the choke? What color is the tank?

The bulb for the indicator is burned out, change it and all will be OK!

Remove fuel line at carb. Place a container to catch the fuel from the line. Turn on key. It should shoot a generous stream of fuel out of the line. BE CAREFUL. if not check the fuse for the pump. If OK, check wiring to the pump and the pump itself.

I'll send you the workshop manual

You can try putting it in a vise and carefully bending it back. Just make sure that any welds there are stay intact; otherwise it shouldn't be a problem.

The seat on a 1300 C model comes off by removing the nut that is it the back of the seat on the fender. Then there are to bolts to remove that are about in the middle of the seat at the lower eddge of the seat, After removing the nut and the two bolts rotate the seat up from the rear and pulls it towards the rear.

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Good Luck

It's probably still gummed up...they probably sprayed some carb cleaner in it and cleared up the problem temporarily...The float in carbs get gummed up and it needs to be taken apart.. Bikes not used for a long while run into this problem cause the gas partially eveporates and leaves a gummy residue. Does it have fresh gas?

Sounds like the pilot circuit in the carburetor is clogged or restricted. You will need to remove and clean your carburetor.

might be bad earth, or brushes on starter mortor.

just pour oil in the top of the fork compressing the forks at the same time notice it will sqweel a lot as this is happening keep pumping the forks till the sqweeling stops fill each leg with 459mls buddy

motorcycle tires are made of softer compounds than car tires,to increase traction & better handling.replacement at 10K mi. is not unusual.slightly more wear on the left can result from the 'crown' or slant of most roads.if it tracks straight [hands off?] and doesn't vibrate,it's time to RE-TIRE!

Your cruise on? Or grip slid to close to bar end... Loosen bolts and slide to right a LIL and see... Did ya lay the bike down ? Check throttle cable ....

could be chain needs adjusted or loose sprocket

The Power Steering has failed. There has been a factory recall for a suddenly failing electrical steering shaft, that could cause the rider to loose control. This does not have to be your problem but anyhow either the electronics or the pump failed. Error codes or messages usually have to be erased by a simple reset procedure or disconnecting a plug, after repairs are done.

Question edited for clarity, but no idea what you mean by - "What do I need to do to get the gay? The clutching gauge in again?" You issue is probably that all the clutch plates are glued together. Leaving a bike for 21 years will do that. https://www.google.com/search?q=1985+Honda+Gold+Wing+1200+stuck+clutch ..