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"The Shadow" - Matt's 1989 Honda Shadow VT 1100 C

Information

VIN1HFSC1801KA402137
Build Date0000-00-00
ColorBlue
Engine1.1L 67HP 4-Stroke Liquid-Cooled SOHC V-Twin
Transmission4-speed constant-mesh
Fuel Tank13 L / 3.4 gal
Axle
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork Rear: Shock absorbers/Coil springs
WheelsFront: 19", Rear: 15"
TiresFront: 110/90-19 M/C 62H; Rear: 170/80-15 M/C 77H

Parts & Capacities

Lug Nuts
Oil3.1 L / 0.8 gal 10W-40
WIX WL10000 filter
Coolant2L 50/50 Ethylene-glycol based antifreeze and distilled water, plus 0.4L in overflow tank
Air FilterHonda 17215-MM8-020 engine
Fuel FilterHonda 16900-MG8-003
Spark PlugNGK DPR7EA-9, 0.9 mm gap
PCV Valve
BatteryHonda 31500-ME9-677
Drive Belt

Dimensions

Curb Weight262 kg / 577 lb
GVWR0 kg / 0 lb
GCWR0 kg / 0 lb
Max Tow0 kg / 0 lb
Length2376 mm / 93 in
Width791 mm / 31 in
Height1200 mm / 47 in
Wheelbase1651 mm / 65 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5 in

Maintenance Records

Date Mileage Service Notes
2023-07-11 41183 Rebuilt Carburetors by Romax Cycles, Brandon, FL (eBay). Jim Thompson 813-545-9594
2023-07-09 41183 Cleaned Out Fuel Tank
2021-07-13 41121 Replaced Fuel Filter
2021-05-17 40909 Replaced Front Brake Fluid
2021-05-13 40909 Replaced Front Brake Pads GOLDfren 049-S33 Ceramic Carbon (Brakecrafters, $28.99)
2021-05-11 40909 Rebuilt Clutch Master and Slave Cylinders Flushed too, obviously. BrakeCrafters Clutch Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit (BC161M, $38), K&L Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuilt Kit (32-0129, $19), DOT4 Brake Fluid
2021-02-13 40780 Replaced Final Drive Oil Lucas 80W-90. Flushed once.
2020-12-24 40735 Replaced Coolant
2020-12-23 40735 Oil Change WIX WL10000 Filter STP 10W-40 Oil
2020-12-23 40735 Replaced Air Filter Hiflofiltro HFA1908
2020-10-26 40690 Transferred to Dave