Honda VT500 Ascot, Shadow Euro1983 – 1988 Clymer Owners Service and Repair Manual

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Softcover – 258 pages – Honda VT500 Ascot Shadow Euro1983 – 1988 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: Honda VT500 Ascot (VT500FT) 1983 – 1984 Honda VT500C Shadow 1983 – 1986 Honda and VT500E Euro Sport 1983 – 1988Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATIONManual organization / Service hints / Torque specifications / Safety first / Special tips / Expendable supplies / Serial numbers / Tune-up and troubleshooting tools TROUBLESHOOTINGOperating requirements / Emergency troubleshooting / Engine starting / Engine performance / Engine noises / Excesive vibration / Front suspension and steering / Brake problems LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPRoutine checks / Pre-checks / Service intervals / Tyres and wheels / Crankcase breather hose (U.S. models only) / Evaporation emission control (1984 California models only) / Battery / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Final drive oil change / Fork oil change / Control cable lubrication / Periodic maintenance / Air filter cleaning replacement / Fuel strainer cleaning / Steering head adjustment / Tune-up / Valve clearance adjustment / Specifications ENGINEEngine principles / Servicing engine in frame / Engine removal/installation / Cylinder head cover and camshaft / Cylinder heads / Valves and valve components / Rocker arm assemblies / Cylinder / Piston piston pin and piston rings / Oil pump drive sprockets and drive chain / Oil pump / Oil pressure relief valve / Primary drive gear / Crankcase and crankshaft / Connecting rods / Output gear case / Alternator rotor starter clutch assembly and gears / Break-in procedure / Specifications CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONClutch operation / Clutch / Clutch cable / External shift mechanism / Transmission / Internal shift mechanism / Specifications FUEL AND EXHAUST SYSTEMSCarburetor operation / Carburetor service / Carburetor adjustments / Throttle cable replacement / Choke cable replacement / Fuel shutoff valve / Fuel tank / Crankcase breather system (U.S. only) / Evaporative emission control system (1984 California models only) / Exhaust system / Specifications ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCharging system / Alternator / Voltage regulator/rectifier / Ignition system / Spark unit / Ignition coil / Pulse generator / Starting system / Starter / Starter solenoid / Clutch diode / Lighting system / Switches / Electr extra


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