Honda VT750RS 2010 User Manual
Contents
These pages give an overview of the
contents of your owner’s manual. The first
page of each section lists the topics
covered in that section.
..............................Motorcycle Safety .
Important safety information you
should know, plus a look at the safetyrelated labels on your motorcycle.
....................Instruments & Controls .
gauges, and controls on your
motorcycle and operating instructions
for various controls and features.
Contents
.....................................Before Riding .
The importance of wearing a helmet
and other protective gear, how to make
sure you and your motorcycle are ready
to ride, and important information about
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................Basic Operation & Riding .
How to start and stop the engine, shift
gears, and brake. Also, riding
precautions and important information
about riding with a passenger or cargo.The location and function of indicators,
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......................Servicing Your Honda .
Why your motorcycle needs regular
maintenance, what you need to know
before servicing your Honda, an owner
maintenance schedule, and instructions
for specific maintenance and
adjustment items.
......................................................Tips .
How to store and transport your
motorcycle and how to be an
environmentally responsible rider.
What to do if you have a flat tire, your
engine won’t start, etc.
.......Taking Care of the Unexpected .
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......................Technical Information .
ID numbers, technical specifications,
and other technical facts.
.....................Consumer Information .
Information on warranties, emission
controls, how to get Honda service
manuals, and...
........‘‘Reporting Safety Defects’’ .
....................................................Index .
Quick Reference
Handy facts about fuel, engine oil, tire
sizes, and air pressures.
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2010
Honda VT750RS
Shadow RS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing your Honda
motorcycle.
When you own a Honda, you’re part of a
worldwide family of satisfied customers
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people who appreciate Honda’s
reputation for building quality into every
product.
Before riding, take time to get acquainted
with your motorcycle and how it works.
To protect your investment, we urge you
to take responsibility for keeping your
motorcycle well maintained. Scheduled
service is a must, of course.But it’s just as
important to observe the break-in
guidelines, and perform all pre-ride and
other periodic checks detailed in this
manual.
Introduction
We also recommend that you read this
owner’s manual before you ride. It’s full
of facts, instructions, safety information,
and helpful tips. To make it easy to use,
the manual contains a detailed list of
topics at the beginning of each section and
an index at the back of the book.
As you read this manual, you will find
information that is preceded by a
symbol. This information is
intended to help you avoid damage to your
Honda, other property, or the environment.
Introduction
Read the Warranties Booklet (page )
thoroughly so you understand the
coverages that protect your new Honda
and are aware of your rights and
responsibilities.
If you have any questions, or if you ever
need special service or repairs, remember
that your Honda dealer knows your
motorcycle best and is dedicated to your
complete satisfaction.
Please report any change of address or
ownership to your Honda dealer so we
will be able to contact you concerning
important product information.
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You may also want to visit our website at
www.honda.com.
Happy riding!
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
emits chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains or
Introduction
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this motorcycle safely
is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures
and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential
hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in avarietyof forms, including:
Safety Labels
Safety Messages
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
These signal words mean:
Safety Messages
–– on the motorcycle.
–– preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words:
or .
A Few Words About Safety
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you
don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Safety Headings
Safety Section
Instructions
This entire manual is filled with important safety information –– please read it carefully.
–– such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions.
–– such as Motorcycle Safety.
–– how to use this motorcycle correctly and safely.
Safety Messages
Motorcycle Safety
This section presents some of the most
important information and
recommendations to help you ride your
motorcycle safely. Please take a few
moments to read these pages.Thissection
also includes information about the
location of safety labels on your
motorcycle.
................Important Safety Information .
.................Accessories & Modifications .
..........................................Safety Labels .
Motorcycle Safety
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Important Safety Information
of service and pleasure if you take
responsibility for your own safety and
understand the challenges you can meet
while riding.
There is much that you can do to protect
yourself when you ride. You’ll find many
helpful recommendations throughout this
manual. The following are a few that we
consider to be most important.
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Motorcycle Safety
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Always Wear a HelmetYour motorcycle can provide many years
It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly
reduce the number and severity of head
injuries. So always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet and make sure your
passenger does the same. We also
recommend that you wear eye protection,
sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective
gear (page ).30
Important Safety Information
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have ridden other motorcycles,
take time to become familiar with how
this motorcycle works and handles.
Practice in a safe area untilyoubuildyour
skills and get accustomed to the
motorcycle’s size and weight.
Because many crashes involve
inexperienced or untrained riders, we urge
all riders to take a motorcycle operator
course approved by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation (MSF). See page .
Ride Defensively
The most frequent motorcycle collision
happens when a car turns left in front of a
motorcycle. Another common situation is
a car moving suddenly into your lane.
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Always pay attention to other vehicles
around you, and do not assume that other
drivers see you. Be prepared to stop
quickly or make an evasive maneuver. For
other riding tips, see the booklet,
Your Motorcycle Riding Tips,
with your new motorcycle (USA only).
Make Yourself Easy to See
Some drivers do not see motorcycles
because they are not looking for them. To
make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing, position yourself so
other drivers can see you, signal before
turning or changing lanes, and use your
horn when it will help others notice you.
Motorcycle Safety
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Important Safety Information
Ride within Your Limits
Pushing limits is another major cause of
motorcycle crashes. Never ride beyond
your personal abilities or faster than
conditions warrant. Remember that
alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can
significantly reduce your ability to make
good judgments and ride safely.
Don’t Drink and Ride
Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one
drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction
time gets worse with every additional
drink. So don’t drink and ride, and don’t
let your friends drink and ride either.
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Motorcycle Safety
Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition
It’s important to keep your motorcycle
properly maintained and in safe riding
condition. To help avoid problems, inspect
your motorcycle before every ride and
perform all recommended maintenance.
Never exceed load limits (page ), and
do not modify your motorcycle (page )
or install accessories that would make
your motorcycle unsafe (page ).65
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Modifying your motorcycle or using nonHonda accessories can make your
motorcycle unsafe. Before you consider
making any modifications or adding an
accessory, be sure to read the following
information.
Improper accessories or
modifications can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Follow all instructionsinthis
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
Accessories & Modifications
Accessories
We strongly recommend that you use only
Honda Genuine Accessories that have
been specifically designed and tested for
your motorcycle. Because Honda cannot
test all other accessories,youmustbe
personally responsible for proper selection,
installation, and use of non-Honda
accessories.
Check with your Honda dealer for
assistance and always follow these
guidelines:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, reduce ground
clearance and lean angle, limit
suspension travel or steering travel, alter
your riding position, or interfere with
operating any controls. (cont’d)
Motorcycle Safety
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Accessories & Modifications
Do not install any fairing or windscreen
unless it was designed and tested by
Honda for your motorcycle. Some
fairings or windscreens, even smaller
ones, can cause unstable handling of
your motorcycle. This is especially true
if the fairing or windscreen is poorly
designed or improperly mounted.
Do not add any electrical equipment
that will exceed the motorcycle’s
electrical system capacity (page ).
A blown fuse can cause a loss of lights
or engine power (page ).
Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with your
motorcycle. This motorcycle was not
designed for these attachments, and
their use can seriously impair your
motorcycle’s handling.
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Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove any
original equipment or modify your
motorcycle in any way that would change
its design or operation. Such changes
could seriously impair your motorcycle’s
handling, stability, and braking, making it
unsafe to ride.
Removing or modifying your lights,
exhaust system, emission control system,
or other equipment can also make your
motorcycle illegal.
Safety Labels
Safety labels on your motorcycle either warn you of potential hazards that could cause
serious injury or they provide important safety information. Read these labels carefully and
don’t remove them.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement.
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Safety Labels
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Instruments & Controls
This section shows the location of all
gauges, indicators, and controls you would
normally use before or while riding your
motorcycle.
The items listed on this page are described
in this section. Instructions for other
components are presented in other sections
of this manual where they will be most
useful.
...........Operation Component Locations .
...............Gauges, Indicators & Displays .
Odometer/Tripmeter/Digital Clock
................................................Display .
............................................Odometer .
..................................Tripmeter 1 & 2 .
......................................Digital Clock .
................................Controls & Features .
...................................Ignition Switch .
.........................................Start Button .
............................Engine Stop Switch .
.................Headlight Dimmer Switch .
.............................Turn Signal Switch .
........................................Horn Button .
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Operation Component Locations
clutch lever
turn signal
switch
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headlight dimmer
switch
horn button
engine stop
switch
start button
front brake
lever
throttle grip
Operation Component Locations
steering lock
rear brakepedal
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Operation Component Locations
shift lever
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helmet holderignitionswitch
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
The gauges, indicators and displays on
your motorcycle keep you informed, alert
you to possible problems, and make your
riding safer and more enjoyable. Refer to
the gauges, indicators and displays
frequently. Their functions are described
on the following pages.
(3)
(2)
(1)
(10)
(9)
(4)(5)(8) (7) (6)
(1) speedometer
(2) turn signal indicator
(3) high beam indicator
(4) high coolant temperature indicator
(5) fuel reserve indicator
(6) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
display
(7) PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)
(8) low oil pressure indicator
(9) neutral indicator
(10) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
select and reset button
USA: Odometer & tripmeter read in miles.
Canada: Odometer & tripmeter read in
kilometers.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Lamp Check When applicable, the high beam and
neutral indicators come on when you turn
The low oil pressure indicator, turn signal
indicator, high beam indicator, neutral
indicator, fuel reserve indicator, high
coolant temperature indicator and PGM-FI
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) come
on when you turn the ignition switch ON
so you can check that they are working.
The low oil pressure indicator remains on
until after the engine is started. The PGMFI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
lights for a few seconds and then goes off
when you turn the ignition switch ON.
These indicators are identified in the table
on pages with the words:16 18
Check.
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Lamp
the ignition switch ON and remain on until
you select the low beam or shift out of
neutral.
If one of these indicators does not come
on when it should, have your Honda dealer
check for problems.
Display Check
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the
odometer/tripmeter/digital clock display
( ) will temporarily show all the modes
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and digital segments so you can make sure
the liquid crystal display is functioning
properly.
The displays are identified in the table on
page with the words:
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If any part of these displays does not come
on when it should, have your Honda dealer
check for problems.
Display Check.
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
(1)
(1) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
display
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
speedometer1
2
turn signal indicator
(green)
34high beam indicator
(blue)
high coolant temperature
indicator (red)
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Shows riding speed in miles (USA) or kilometers
(Canada) per hour.
Flashes when either turn signal operates.
Lamp Check.
Lights when the headlight is on high beam.
Lamp Check.
Lights when the coolant is over the specified
temperature. If the indicator comes on, pull safely to
the side of the road. See page for instructions
and cautions.
Lamp Check.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
fuel reserve indicator
5
(amber)
odometer/tripmeter/
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digital clock display
odometer
tripmeter 1 & 2
digital clock
When this indicator comes on while riding, fuel
reserved in the tank is about:
0.66 US gal (2.5 )
Should also light for a few seconds and then go off
when the ignition switch is turned ON.
The display includes the following functions:
Display Check.
Shows the total miles (USA) or kilometers (Canada)
ridden (page ).
Shows the number of miles (USA) or kilometers
(Canada) ridden since you last reset the meter. The
tripmeter has two sub modes, ‘‘TRIP 1’’ and ‘‘TRIP
2.’’ To zero (0) the tripmeter, push and hold the
odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select and reset
button (page ).
Shows hour and minute (page ).
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Lamp Check.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
PGM-FI malfunction
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indicator lamp (MIL)
(amber)
low oil pressure
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indicator (red)
neutral indicator (green)
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odometer/tripmeter/
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digital clock select and
reset button
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Lights when there is any abnormality in the PGM-FI
(Programmed Fuel Injection) system. Should also
light for a few seconds and then go off when the
ignition switch is turned ON and the engine stop
switch is at RUN. If the indicator comes on at any
other time, reduce speed and take your motorcycle to
a Honda dealer as soon as possible.
Lights when engine oil pressure is low enough to
cause engine damage. If the low oil pressure
indicator lights during operation, pull safely to the
side of the road. See page for instructions and
cautions. .
Lights when the transmission is in neutral.
Lamp Check.
Resets the tripmeter to zero (0) (page ).
Selects the odometer, tripmeter 1, tripmeter 2 and
digital clock (page ).
Also used to set the digital clock (pages ).
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Lamp Check.
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Odometer/Tripmeter/
Digital Clock Display
The odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
display ( ) has four functions:
The clock will display 1:00 if the battery
is disconnected.
The tripmeter will reset if the battery is
disconnected.
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odometer
tripmeter 1
tripmeter 2
digital clock
(2)
(1)
(1) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
display
(2) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
select and resetbutton
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Push the odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
select and reset button ( ) to select the
odometer ( ), tripmeter 1 ( ), tripmeter 2
( ) and digital clock ( ).
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(3)
(4)
(2)
(5)
(6)
(2) odometer/tripmeter/digitalclock
select and resetbutton
(3) odometer
(4) tripmeter1
(5) tripmeter2
(6) digital clock
Odometer
The odometer shows the total miles or
kilometers ridden.
Tripmeter 1 & 2
The tripmeter shows number of miles or
kilometers ridden since you last reset the
tripmeter.
The tripmeter has two sub modes, ‘‘TRIP
1’’ and ‘‘TRIP 2’’.
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
To reset the tripmeter, push and hold the
odometer/tripmeter/digital clock select
and reset button ( ) for more than 2
seconds when the display in the ‘‘TRIP 1’’
or ‘‘TRIP 2’’ mode.
(1)
(1) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
select and resetbutton
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Gauges, Indicators & Displays
Digital Clock
Shows hour and minute. To adjust the time,
proceed as follows:
Turn the ignition switch ON.
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Show the digital clock ( ).
2.
Push and hold the odometer/tripmeter/
3.
digital clock select and reset button ( )
for more than 2 seconds. The clock will
be set in the adjust mode with the hour
display flashing.
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2
(2)
(1) digital clock
(2) odometer/tripmeter/digital clock
select and resetbutton
(1)
Gauges, Indicators & Displays
To set the hour, push the odometer/
4. 5.
tripmeter/digital clock select and
reset button until the desired hour is
displayed.
The time is advanced by one hour,
each time the button is pushed.
Push and hold the odometer/tripmeter/
digital clock select and reset button for
more than 2 seconds. The minute
display will start flashing.
(cont’d)
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