20 Most Recent 2002 Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Questions & Answers

the carbs might need to be reajusted or the timeing is off if you have it rejetted it should clear up

They could be related - but what you need to do is first clean out the oil that has collected in the air filter housing - and replace the air filter. Then, clean the oil from the engine - Simple Green and an old tooth brush works great for this. Wash the engine and surrounding areas with soap and water.
Now, with things cleaned off, you'll be able to tell where the oil is coming from after a short test ride. It could be that the oil you saw near the head gasket was actually running from the air box. Hopefully, a new air filter will cure the problems you had with low power and poor throttle response.

remove the side cover on the right side

The problem you are describing is due to a poor battery connection or a poor ground connection. Take the cables off of the battery and clean both the battery terminals and the cables with emory cloth. Get rid of all corrosion and other crud. Trace the black wire which is the ground to the other end and disconnect and clean it up alsl

check for spark, probably a bad coil

What year ? You sure it's not CB ?

Sounds like your fuel air mixture is a little rich. Check your plugs, if they are black you are running rich which will cause some of the excess fuel to be burned off in your exhaust. Two common problems with a bikes fuel air mixture is bad plugs, if one does not fire consistently all the time it will leave excess fuel in the combustion chamber. Another would be a clogged air filter keeping the fuel air mixture unbalanced as well.Lastly if you are able to, you may adjust your air fuel screws on your carb. However most Honda's are stock with Keihin carburetors and these air fuel screws are plugged so you cannot make adjustments without drilling out the plugs.

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Spark plugs are carbon fouled black usually caused by leaking valve seals,bad oil control rings.The fuel flow, the fuel pressure, the fuel itself, the fuel pump, the fuel filter needs to be inspected.Also the oil needs to be checked.--------- If one of the valve is out of adjustment, it needs to be realigned, as it can cause the leak and this may cause spark plug getting black. --------- I agree that at present, motorcycle is running fine, but this spark plug getting foul black, is the indication to checked this above mentioned possibilities.--------- ---------- Get the valves and fuel system inspected by the local dealer or at local garages.They can inspect the valve and fuel system and do required tune up and adjustments.--------- This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

Hi, Try using a different hydraulic fluid one that is more heat resistant. You will have to flush the old stuff out and don't get air in the system. Hope that helps. The hose assembly won't help much.

It may need a regulator.
put a multi meter across the battery terminals
It should read 12v or a little more with the engine stopped.
When the engine is revved it should rise to around 14v, if it doesnt rise, it isnt charging

You can purchase new seals at the Honda dealer and stop the leak. Then you will not have to worry about it. Should be similar to the 1983 VT750 clutch slave that can be seen here. http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1983-honda-vt750c-shadow/o/m2877#sch5465

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6UaxIE_N8g
This is a full step by step tutorial on how to change brake pads on a honda motorcycle.
hope this helps.

You dont say what bike this is

Yes you can charge it make sure the battery voltage is 12v.

If the clutch is slipping you need to buy a new clutch pack,which will include clutch friction plates and thrust washers.As for specs if slipping and free play on handle is correct .Clutch is shot.I dont know the specs off hand.But if you are asking this question I would think you need new clutch.

Yes, Towards the back of the front seat and on the side are two big bolts.
I beleive they are allen head bolts. Remove the two bolts and the seat slides out.
If you have a rear seat, pull up on the front of the rear seat so the front will slide back.

Now you see electrical wires and a cdi sitting in a plastic holder. That plastic holder is the battery cover.
Don't unplugg anything, just pull the cdi out of the plastic holder so you can remove the cover.
There will be one screw holding that cover down. remove the screw and lift out the cover.

There is your battery for you to change out, charge, or check.

Pretty sure the vt700 shadow of that year uses a hydraulic tappet setup....as such here are no settings as to valve adjustment.
What specs are you looking for?