How To: Honda VTX 1300 Tune Up ,Spark Plugs And Air Filter
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2016
- How to do a tune up on a Honda VTX 1300. Installed and gap spark plugs. Air filter then clean carburetor. This VTX had starting and idle issues,Typical symptoms of a dirty carburetor and dirty filter . This customer's Honda runs like new now.
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Thank You for watching, Any Question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I dug into forums trying to solve my problem, but no luck! My top left allen bolt on the air intake cover is spinning freely and won't come out. I fear the previous owner may have damaged it. Any suggestions? I can't remove the air filter and I'd tried everything short of cutting out the filter to get to the damaged nib. Please help me
EDIT: Took another crack at it this morning. I got frustrated with babying it and I wound up just yanking it off with the bolt still in the mold! The allen bolt is screwed into a square looking nut which is set in plastic. At the base of it, there's a round metal piece that keeps it set in the plastic molding. If the plastic cracks however, it will spin freely. I plan on replacing the broken assembly with a large expanding well nut. Might even slap on some holy water to keep this particular maintenance demon at bay. If anyone has any questions (even if it's YEARS from now) reply to this comment! I'll do my best to help you.
@@vozanderson8665 Remove all the Allen bolts, Then pull the cover toward you as you unscrew. So there will be pressure on the inner nut. When you do remove cover glue nut into you cover with PL 400 construction adhesive. use the premier heavy duty. Let us know how this works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you for the super fast response! I wound up pulling the entire thing out. Nut and all. When that was done, I put a set of vicegrips on the damaged nut and took out the allen bolt. For now I'm running the bike with an allen bolt missing since the cover still feels very snug without it. I plan on either gluing the bolt to the cap just as a cosmetic or finding a well nut that will help hold it in place so it can still serve some function. Thanks for all your videos! The rest of the tune up went off without a hitch. Gonna service the coolant and the carb here soon once I get some time off for it.
@@vozanderson8665 Glue the nut back in your breather with 2 part epoxy. And it will be good as new. Thank you for your Support Voz.
Brother for 2010 I got the ngk DCPRGE but I don’t know what’s the gap
I just picked up a 2004 VTX 1300c with 1600 miles on it. This bike is very clean, but it sputtered when I took off from a start. Even after it warmed up, it was not smooth taking off from a standstill. I watched this video and did what was shown. After putting it back together, I fired it up and took it for a ride. It was an amazing difference! It is so smooth and there is no hesitation taking off. Thanks for your clear videos. I am not a mechanic, but with your help, I pulled off a successful job. Thanks!!!
Happy to Help...Ride Safe and have a great day.
So it needed new spark plugs after only 1600 miles?
Adam Majkowski great point
@@whendoigettosayfuck probably from sitting. It's a 2004 with 1600 miles or so. Plugs probably got corroded.
You seem so personable and knowledgeable from years of experience. Thank you for the videos they've helped me tune mine back to new! I recently bought myself an 07 VTX1300C for my first bike. 15k miles no major issues for $3500 but it needed some TLC. It runs and feels so much better! So much fun to put work on the machine. Makes you proud. Keep up the good work Rocco!
Happy to Help..Ride Safe...And Thank you for all the kind words. Have a great day.
Rocco, I've spent the past few weekends watching your carb cleaning and tuneup video's and repairing my VTX1300S & ACE750. You do a great job w/ straight forward info and steps. Bada-bing, bada-boom! Good as new!
What was a horrible low acceleration back fire in the airbox is now a smooth revving VTX. My ACE couldn't run w/ any throttle. Carbs looked like someone put sawdust in there!
Thanks again for all your help and saving me hundreds of NJ Steal-er repair rates!
Happy to hear you are back on the road...Ride Safe
Just picked up a VTX 1300 as my first bike, thank you for these informative videos on doing some basic maintenance. As a mechanic myself it still helps to see something done before trying it yourself. I also noticed you only have a few videos on the VTX, goes to show that they don't need to be repaired or tuned up as often as a Harley.
That is so true. Any questions just ask, Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thank you for the video because I'm also going to have to do the same tune up. One of the previous owners yanked the rear right spark plug cable and broke it. They fixed it with electrical tape and it held for more than 3 years and at least 10,000km until last week. I thankfully bought the same spark plug boot puller tool that you are using and now waiting for the rear right spark plug cable to reach my dealer. I can't wait to change the cable and boot and carry on the tune ups.
Love your background music, stones and all the good stuff from the 60' & 70's. I agree with you, the VTX is a great motorcycle. The engine is almost bomb proof. Keep the oil changed and the plugs clean and new, some carb cleaner and you are good to go. I worked in my dad's gas station in the early 50's, and he taught me that keep it clean and don't mess with what works, you will have many happy miles no matter what the engine is. I ride a 2004 1300, have around 40,000 miles now. Still runs strong. I'm approaching 80 this July and hope I can swing my leg over for one more ride, or more, who the hell knows. It's the best mental therapy in the world. Thanks for your great videos. Ride safe.
I agree with you 100%. 60s in the 70s was a great time to grow up and yes I was taught to don't fix something that's not broke. Thank you for your kind words and all your support Steve and may we ride for many more years. Ride safe and have a great day.
Just saw this video for the first time. You presented it very well and made it very easy to follow and understand. Much appreciated!
Happy to Help, VTX are great bikes. Any questions just ask. Thank You for your watching and your sub.Dean... Ride Safe and have a Great Day.
Excellent video, very informative and easy to follow for 1st timers. Thanks
Happy to Help...Ride Safe..
Just bought a vtx 1300. You are my new favorite youtuber. Thanks Rocco
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Justin. Ride safe and have a great day
Nice to see a channel that gets right to the job at hand. Well done and thank you!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Shane. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thanks for all the details included.
Great job! Thanks for sharing. This really helps with my oil change (your other video) and tune up.
Happy to help..Ride Safe and have a great day.
Very helpful video. Great tip about using rubber hose to thread the plug. Thank you for sharing your video. Mike
Happy to Help....Ride Safe..
Man you are jamming those Rolling Stones, I just put a good one in the air, you made my day!
I am happy to hear that. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
thank you. my guy is no longer on this earth, ( 1 yr,9 days )so i'm trying to learn what I can. he used to write on the honda boards. wish now i'd paid more attention. guess it just made me so proud that he knew so much, and fearlessly tackled all things mechanical..inviting counsel when needed, like electrical...something I seem to be having trouble with now. I have an 04 1300, searching for a good and honest mechanic, since there's no shop nearby. :/
How can I help?
Nice, Nice, ...Another great video! Thanks!!!
Your videos are great, thanks. I wanted to share that I figured out what was wrong with my VTX a simple fix to why it would not stay idle and throttle. I had high unleaded gas in the throttle and that was it. I put in the lowest unleaded and change instantly. Amazing
Happy to hear all is well. Thank you for watching and all your support Nes. Ride safe and have a great holiday.
I'm thinking about buying a VTX1300 this spring great video
Thanks
Great Bike, Any question just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day. Thank you for your Sub Gary.
Thnak you for your videos... love the music as well!!!
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Chonte. Ride Safe and have a great day.
thanks 4 the tutorial video Rocco was very helpful
Happy to help...Ride Safe..
Rocco, I am generally not mechanically inclined, but after my 2004 VTX 1300 ran into stalling / loss of power issues I watched your tune up video and felt comfortable addressing the issue myself. Great detail and walked through all the steps to rectify my problem! Thanks!
Happy to help, Ride Safe and Thank You for your support.
THANKS. Great video!
Great info, a friend just picked up a 2006, this will be very helpful.
Happy to help. VTX 1300's are great motorcycles. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Brian. Ride safe and have a great day.
I normally when removing the side covers place them on a piece of cardboard to prevent scratching, you could never be too careful. Great job on the video and explaining the appropriate tools.
I agree cardboard is the way to go. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a Great Day Juan.
Very nice. Thanks for the knowledge.
Hi Two Wheel Rocco, this is for any new subscribers. Two Wheel Rocco is the real deal. He does everything step by step,and he will respond if you have any questions. Thanks for all the videos.
Thank you for watching and all your kind words. Ride safe and have a great day.
your shit is spot on man!!! I spent the day in the garage doing several of your videos. It was good therapy!!!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Michael. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thank you for sharing. Great video!
Happy to Help..Ride Safe.
Great video, helped immensely.
Thank You, Happy it helped.Ride Safe.
thanks for video , good stuff
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!!
Happy to help..Have a great day..
Hi there, nice video. I need to change my spark plugs. Have about 15k on the bike and I never change them. At least for what I remember. Thanks
Thank you for your support, Let us know how it works out.Ride Safe and have a great day.
Great video thank you for making it.
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Don. Ride safe and have a great day.
This was terrific!! I just bought a 2006 with only 9487 miles and I'm not Mr. Mechanic. This was super clear!!! Thank you so much. Any tips for someone not mechanically inclined? Been riding for 45 years but little wrench experience.
Happy to Help, Any question just ask.. VTX are great bikes. Thank you for your sub. Ride Safe and have a Great Day
thanks Rocco, I just purchased a 2005 vtx
Happy to help...Good luck with your new ride..
Awesome, thank for the lesson!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Floyd, Ride safe and have a great day.
Nice soundtrack... ;)
simple y sencillo ! excelente tecnica. saludos!
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Antivenend. Ride Safe and Have a Great Day.
LONG LIVE THE VTX!!!👍👍👍
Great Rides...
Got a new subscriber here! My vtx not staying on at idle. I did seafoam and full tank for storage. Was running perfect before that. Little black smoke comes out hyper charger at start with choke fully out now.
Happy to help will the bike stay running on the choke. I will send you a video on cleaning a VTX carburetor. Very easy. Let me know what you think. Thank you for watching all your support. Ride safe and have a great day. ua-cam.com/video/CymFLDrKNoQ/v-deo.htmlsi=gFGqvDjEOHl16058 Take a look, hopefully this helps.
@@TwoWheelRocco the bike stays running at full choke out..mid choke starts dying after a while and shuts off.
Bad, idle jet clogged from settings. what I do when you put your bike up for storage, shut the gas off and run the bike until there's no fuel in your carburetor system. When you take it out in the spring, turn the gas on starter up. and you as good as new. Any questions just ask..@@rigvalle6742
@@TwoWheelRocco I did that and added seafoam to it a full bottle. Was that the problem? Gave me problems after
@@rigvalle6742You have to clean that idle jet properly that is why the choke is compensating for the lack of fuel at idle, take it apart and clean it. I don't care what magic you put in the tank it will never unclog that needle jet. It's an easy job. Yes, you have to remove the tank. Any questions just ask. Was not cleaned thoroughly or your bike would be working. Watch the video and see how I clean that idle jet. That's where the problems always lie.
Just bought one of these VTX thanks for the videos big help
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Right by VTX 1300 enjoy. Good luck Thank you for watching and your sub . Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco I'm having a little bit of an issue dumping gas but I'm going to try what I seen in your videos first I'm also thinking I need new spark plugs
Thanks you
@@CYD-fz9jl Where are you dumping gas from? Sounds like Carburator issue.
@@TwoWheelRocco from the intake I watched the two part crab cleaning video one day it's fine the next it's not smh
some great British music in the background Rocco
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Bill f130. Ride safe and have a great day.
Good video thanks
Thank you for watching and your Sub Joe. Ride Safe And Have A great day.
Hi just curious why you don't use a torque wrench on re- install of the plugs? Just something I was taught and do without fail. I like the hose idea though.
Your choice....I've been doing this since 1976 first bike Kaw KH400 some things you can just feel when you seat plugs...
I bought a 2012 Honda Stateline VTX1300 and will be doing tune up / oil change myself now that I've seen your great videos. Question: same size tools and plug setting, and same amount of oil as the earlier models?
Yes it is, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Kerry. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
As for the plugs I personally like to use some cooper anti seize. As for torque the service manual says half turn for new sparks and I don't remember how much for used sparks, but in my experience hand tight works just fine. Also perhaps something to mention, the head is aluminium, never take plugs out when the engine is hot,
Great video. Quick ?.. the guy I bought my bike from painted the air filter housing (the outside black part only - nothing inside). Would that affect air intake or the running of the bike?
Happy to help. I would get the VTX air filter for in that box, I believe it will make a difference. Thank you for watching and all your support FFLL.Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.
Can you make a video of removing the starter motor
Hi Rocco. At 1:38 you start using a hose to pull out the spark plugs. What size hose are you using? Thank you for the great video. Love the tunes.
That would be 3/8 ID Inside dimension fuel hose. Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Flavio. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Nice work rock
Happy to help. Any questions just ask Honda built a beautiful bike with the VTX1300 enjoy it. Thank you for watching it. All you support Mark. Ride safe. Have a great day.
most helpful!!!
Thank You....Happy to Help..
Thank you, I just got vtx and really appreciate this video.
One question, I noticed you have tubing on fuel tank vent, I dont have there tube at all, is it the problem, and if I should put tube there, how long and where to put the other end?
Thank you
tank vent.. not a problem.With or without hose. Good luck with your new ride, VTX are great bikes. Ride Safe.
Two Wheel Rocco thank you very much
Thanks bro for video
Happy to help, Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hi i great video i just bought 1300 vtx where did you buy the tool for removing spark plug lead by the way i live in the UK
Good Luck with your new ride. Great Bike. I bought that Spark plug boot remover auto zoom. Here is one on Ebay.www.ebay.com/itm/WILMAR-INSULATED-SPARK-PLUG-BOOT-PULLER-W80532/283789320864?epid=9016999762&hash=item42132962a0:g:RcUAAOSwKNhaprex. Thank you for your Sub Martin. Hope this helps, Ride Safe and have a great day.
hey sir i like the video trying to bring some life back into my 04 she was running hard with poor acceleration going to full throttle it was backfiring with a lot of black smoke at first battery died on me after about 6 months tried to jump start now shes not starting pretty sure plugs a carb cleaning needed for sure since this has not been done in at least 5 years (smh) i know im horrible but one other problem im having is when your pressing the starter button to fire up there is a click in the relay box instead of the bike turning over after pressing the button a few times hearing the click each time she finally turns over have you ever seen this on other vtx's? thanks for any advice
Bad connection at battery...check terminals. let me know how this works.
Hey Rocco, just got a vtx 2006 33 k miles gonna check plugs, then watch your carb video, it runs decent,
HOPEFULLY BETTER w new plugs and carb clean it has Vance & Hines pipes you think it could need rejetting ?
Thanks Rocco !!
Great Videos
Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Bill. When you clean the carburetors just take note of what jets are in there and you probably already have a jet kit in there and just needs cleaning if he went for the Vance & Hines pipe, he probably went for the jet kit too. Any questions just ask. Great bikes good luck with your new machine. You will enjoy a VTX 1300. Drive safe and have a great day.
Thank you for your video.How often the spark plugs need to be changed? I have to change my 2008 vtx 1300 every years as they get real bad and misfires a lot.
Happy to help. If you have a well running, tuned motorcycle. Spark plugs can last for years if your motorcycle Burns oil not so good if your motorcycles running rich or lean not so good. I hope that helps. Thank you for watching and all your support Karam. Ride safe and have a great day. If you want send a picture of one of your plugs to my email address is ERocco 3964@gmail.com. I'll take a look.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you very much for your guidance. I really appreciate your help.
Hi Rocco, after watching this guide many times over the last week to get my confidence up to DIY I performed the tune up on my Honda Fury today. I restarted the bike a few times & rode the neighborhood a bit. It felt right. I parked it and cleaned up. Roughly 15 minutes later I attempted to start it without success.
I'm not sure where things went wrong. My 1st thought is that I didn't let it run long enough after using the carb cleaner &/or sprayed too much carb cleaner. The problem is I don't know what I don't know in terms of troubleshooting & process of elimination.
I have organized a bike rally fundraiser for this Saturday (Nov 11, 2017.) My brother killed himself in October 2017. Kiersten (age 20) was a stay-at-home now widowed & my niece Willow (8 months) lost her father. This rally supports the suicide awareness movement & hopefully some financial support.
I hope I'm catching you with some time to help me get this beast rumbling. I have 48 hours & I need to decide if it's something I can DIY or get it into the mechanic ASAP.
Thanks, Norman
What year is your Honda.....If you can send Phone #...Hope that works for you.
Two Wheel Rocco Thanks for calling me yesterday. The process of elimination wins again!
1. I removed a spark plug & confirmed the gap of .035
2. Before putting the plug back in I connected the cable to the spark plug & attempted to start the bike while watching the gap for a spark. NO SPARK!
3. I connected the trickle charger overnight
4. Today it started
I'm happy the problem turned out to be very easy for me to DIY. Thank you & much love.
Norman
I notice what looks to be a Harley Davidson also in your garage. Of the 2 motorcycles, which one do you like riding more ?
My Road king is my favorite ride...
Do you have any videos on how adjust the air fuel screw on a vtx 1300?
Sorry I do not...Stock is 1 5/8 out to 2 turns out makes a richer air gas mix. Hope this helps.
Hey Nice videos man, I just picked up a 2006 vtx1300r for a great price with Vance and Hines already installed and has been maintained for years, its rips and feels more "rumbly" than my 800 suzuki, you have any real good tips for this specific bike? TY
My Tip.. be careful.. Good luck with the new bike and 06 VTX 1300 is a great machine. Oil changes and good gas. And that Honda will never let you down. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and you sub.TDD. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thanks for the video. I'm planning to buy a 2004 VTX1300R with a 37000 miles, this sounds great and has no problems in sight, the owner says he has never changed anything on the bike, so I think if I buy it, I should spend a lot of money on repairs to the bike soon. Can you help me with an advice please.
There great motorcycle, Any problems. Let me know and we will address them, Oil,filter, plugs And air filter.Thats a good starting point. Good luck with your new ride. Let me know how it works out.
Thanks for your fast answer. I have a folder in dropbox with pictures and one video. www.dropbox.com/sh/m0nz564sxod7hz2/AACK2gtrrCnruOLuaHRCh8ZZa?dl=0
She sounds and looks great. Basic service. Ride Safe.
Great music!
I love the oldies. Thank you for your support.
Rocco u the man!!! I just purchased a vtx 1300t. It wont stay running without the choke being out even when up to temp. I watched your 2 part video on cleaning the carb. My question for you is that i have read elsewhere that the AF screw should be 2 to 2.5 turns out you say in your video 1.5 to 2 is where its at. Please advise. Also where did you get your petrol bottle.
What exhaust, air filter And Idle jet? that what determines A/F adjacent. If stock set up, I like 11/2 to 2. I would start at 1 3/4 seams to work for me. Let us know what set up? Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Paul. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Rocco its all stock sir
I would clean your Carburator, sounds like idle jet is clogged. Take look at this video. ua-cam.com/video/CymFLDrKNoQ/v-deo.html. Any question just ask. Let us know how this works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco followed your video everything was goin gr8 till i got to the AF screw i had wrong screwdriver! One is on the way. Also both jets looked pretty good. So i hope its just the af screw setting
Let us know how it turns out.
Thanks mister!
You're welcome! Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Beverly. Ride Safe and have a great day.
tks for video
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Awesomodzz. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Great video, so thank you for that...
I have a bit of an issue. When I went to pull one of the plugs the electrical wire going to the plug was green and corroded. The other three plug wires were good. 2006 vtx 1300-R. 29,800 miles.
What is a good replacement wire for the one? website/brand.
Do I replace them all or just the bad one?
8mm wire vs.8.8mm
Thanks!
Cut 1/2 inch off wire and reinstall wire to boot. Hope that helps.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks, I'll give it a go and let you know.
OK
wire is shot, I'll just need to replace the wire, and while i'm at it I switch out the connectors.
@@depressionnow8290 Make it happen, Let us know how she runs.
Thanks for this video Rocco tune up my VTX 1300 but having an issue only from a dead stop in first gear bike wants to stall out if I’m just riding along and first gear. No problems at all it’s only from a dead stop. I emailed you if your email is still correct wondering if this could be battery issue or air intake or fuel rides great and every other gear thanks for all yr videos!
Happy to help. I would take a look at your Excelerator pump. That's what helps off idle acceleration. Look at the throat of your carburetor and see if it's squirting when you twist the throttle with the bike not running. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support. Ride safe and have a great day.
Thanks Rocco- I’ll check that-appreciate the advice
Thanks for all the valuable info Rocco. I have a 2016 stateline (original owner) Have less than 3000 miles, sparingly ridden. I noticed engine light come up the last time i rode. Its been a while since I changed oil and filter. I stopped and immediately flushed/changed. Rode it for 10 miles after, I dont see engine light. But I notice the engine seems to be a little unwilling .Doesnt sound the way it used to . I keep applying throttle to keep it from dying , it almost died twice in slow speed when I taking a turn. Do you think it needs spark plugs change and air filter change. Thanks in advance !!
Happy to help. Try a new air filter and spark plugs a bit of a bear, but very doable. If you take your time, remove the tank and turn it towards the rear to get to the third spark plug. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you so much !!
Would it be better or does it matter, to spray carb cleaner into old plugs, before putting new ones in. Didn't know if cleaner leaves any residue on new plugs. Thanks.
Happy to help. I would not spray carb cleaner into the hole where the old plugs are. I wouldn't want any of the dirt to run down and sit on the bottom by the plug hole. so when you remove it you don't want the dirt to fall into the motor. That area is pretty sealed buy you a coil that seals the hole where the plug is installed. Thank you for watching and your sub irokruok. Ride safe and have a great day.
Just got a 04 vtx1300s. With 21000 miles. Do u recommend the 10/40 weight oil?
Good luck with your VTX 1300, They are great bikes. Take a look www.motorcycleforum.com/threads/oil-recommendation-for-04-vtx-1300.78286/ Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Will. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thanks that's easy enough
Happy to Help....Ride Safe and Have a great day..
Hi , I have 2008 vtx1300 it has around 21K on it and was running fine till I parked it in my garage a month back and I tried to start it up the other day it wouldn't stay idle once I push the choke in it just dies and when I tried to give it a little throttle it shoot a little bit of black liquid and even makes some misfiring sounds , any idea what would that be actually its my 1st bike so I'm not very knowledgeable on this just bought it last year and had no issues until this .
Sounds like you will need to clean your starter jet in your carburetor. This video should help,ua-cam.com/video/CymFLDrKNoQ/v-deo.html. Let us know how this works out.
rocco any advise on getting the 10 mm bolt in my airbox out it's just spinning ugh.
Remove the ones you can. Pull cover out as you try to removed stripped ones. That will place pressure on fixed nut.. When you remove cover glue nut in place. Let us know how this works out.
I recently got a 2006 1300 and runs great. Only problem is it won’t idle when I turn the choke completely off. Is this a carburetor issue?
Happy to help. Idle jet is partially clogged, and your choke is compensating for the lack of fuel. Once you cut the choke off the bike dies. clean the carburetor I will send you the video. Thank you for watching and all your support Logan. Ride safe and have a great day. Take a look at this video. part 1 ua-cam.com/video/CymFLDrKNoQ/v-deo.html. part 2. ua-cam.com/video/U8wghzr005Q/v-deo.html This will fix your idle problem. Let us know how this worked out.
lol just realised the bike has 4 spark plugs!, came from a honda cmx 450 rebel.. thats a surprise :P
Happy to help, Ride Safe and have a great day.
Rocco, my VTX 1300 has 43,000 miles on it. I was recently informed that these VTX 1300 engines are good for about 80,000 miles. Is that true? Oh, the bike runs wells taking it from Tucson to the Grand Canyon on the next three day weekend.
Yes, They are great bikes, Those motors are real strong. Ride Safe and have a great trip. Thank you for your support.
Hi, I just bought a 2005 vtx 1300c and it would not idle, I drained out all the gas changed the spark plugs, and it idles and works on high throttle but on low throttle its cuts out. i watched your videos and cleaned my Jets today and its much better. But there is still a very slight hesitation on low throttle. The bike, between 65 and 75 mph feels very uncomfortable and feels like its struggling with a lot of vibration . The bike had 10000km on it and the owner bought it from the dealer with cobra pipes installed and re-jetted and the af screw was at 1-1/2 turns counter clockwise. I changed it to 2-1/2 turns. I live in Toronto for reference to altitude, What else could I check on the bike?
Thank you in advance
Happy to help. Gas makes a difference, These bikes like 93. Make sure your Excelerator pump is squirting gas into the carburetor when you twist the throttle. That's what takes care of idle to off idle to mid range. Make sure your diaphragm in your petcock is working properly. Test it with a vacuum gauge. Make sure it holds vacuum. That's the flow a fuel. Sometimes the vacuum lines start to fail, and collapse, starves fuel at upper rpms. Thank you for watching and your support. Arjun. Let us know how it works out. I will send a video on how to test the vacuum Petcock make sure those lines are not old and collapsing that affects the gas flow. This test will be the same on your VTX as it is on a sportster. Take a look at the video. Any questions just ask. .ua-cam.com/video/7Fo9Q93OJXI/v-deo.html
I love the tube trick. What size of tube is it?
3/8 ID fuel line Works Great. Hope this Helps.
That's the biggest fault I see with these bikes, Plastic used on them. But it does shine up good! Fixing to do same on my 2009, This was good refresher on how to do it...
Yes i do agree.......Plastic
I just bought an 06' vtx with aftermarket pipes. It pops and cracks pretty bad on deceleration. What would be your suggestens?
Happy to help. Thank You for watching, and your sub Levi. sounds like you will need a jet kit to match that pipe.. Ride Safe and have a great day.
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What spark plug gap did you use? 0.040 or 0.044? Thank you.
Right in the middle, 42 and see how she rides. Thats what I ran. Let us know how your VTX rides. Thank you for your Sub Jason. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hi, my name is Mike I own a VTX 2005 Honda VTX 1300 have a question is it a bad idea to use ethanol free gas on my bike or continue to use premium gas
Happy to help run some ethanol, free gas and see how the bike rides on that octane which I believe is 90. Premium gas is 93 octane could be a difference. The way I do it is if I put the bike away for anywhere over a few days I turn the cockpet off and I run the bike dry of fuel in the carburetor, then I have no problems. I run all day on the premium unleaded fuel with ethanol. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching all your support Mike. Ride safe and have a great day. Remember, when you go to start the bike, you turn the Peacock on and you're back in business. You don't wanna turn the Pitcock on and let Fuel run into the system.
Where are you from Rocco? I have an 06 vtx 1300c I just put pipes and intake on. I need a good mechanic. BTW if you're looking for a great sounding set of pipes... The Cobra speedster slashdowns sound awesome!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. What is it doing that you need help? Thank you for watching and your sub Kevin. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco First off, I've been watching your videos all morning. Great content. Very informative. Awesome tunes. So currently, I need to tune it. The jets are at stage 1. I should probably flush the fluids and change my pads front and back. The pipes and air cleaner set me back quite a bit, so I won't get to the pads or fluids till later. Btw there's around 9k on the bike.
@@kevinhensdill3734 new battery fresh fuel and test at Petcock and you should be all right. Let us know how it works I'll send you a video of testing the Petcock because that is if your sauce of your fuel. Test is the same for a Holly Davidson as it is for a Honda vacuum operated Petcock. Check it. ua-cam.com/video/7Fo9Q93OJXI/v-deo.html
I had Cobra's. Sounded nice on throttle but too mellow at idle for my liking.
I have the Bub's JugHuggers. IMO, the best pipes for VTX1300, PERIOD.
Hola Rocco ....Saludos de Puerto Rico... ¿Por qué mi caja de aire tiene aceite de motor en la parte inferior?
what type of plugs and number on plug would be a plus to your video
4 NGK DCPR6E Any auto parts store.. Hope this helps.Ride Safe.
Sorry about that.
Thank you,
the bottom bolt on my air filter on my 2006 Honda VTX 1300 seems to be stripped I cannot remove it to clean the carburetor or the air filter any suggestions?
If the head of bolt is stripped...ua-cam.com/video/5Q-apn_nupc/v-deo.html if it is the nut in the air cleaner box...Pull front of cover and unscrew at the same time...Hope this Helps...Let me know....
Two Wheel Rocco ya the nut head is fine its in the box just keeps spinning I'll try ur recommendation thanks and I really Enjoy ur video's keep em coming love my VTX
Thats the only way to remove...Pull and turn the allen head bolt..Than glue the nut back in box with JB weld.
I so appreciate ur help any other help I need will definitely come to you thx again Chuck
I got the same bike ran good changes the plugs started up an die never done that before now wont start any idea why it won't stop any info would be nice thank you
How do your plugs look? How many miles? I would test your petcock. Take a look at this video, Harley and Honda petcocks are the same test. .ua-cam.com/video/7Fo9Q93OJXI/v-deo.html. Diaphragms are known to fail. the Petcock causing the motor to get flooded with fuel. which leads to a non starting motorcycle that's why I said check the plugs how do they look. My money is on a bad diaphragm that flooded your motor. if the bike sat over the winter the oil could even smell like gas check your oil level sometimes the gas will drain into the oil in your motor. Check Oil level. Any questions just as,k Happy to help. Thank you for watching and your sub Bobby. Let us know how it works out. VTX is a great bikes. You will be up and running. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Ok thank you they are new plugs
@@TwoWheelRocco i just wanted to say thanks for the help i watch the video and got my bike running right after when i change my plugs i must of knocked off the air line from the petcock valve i plugged it back in started right up ur a life saver lol awesome man thank you so much
Possible 1800 purchase this week : is this bike having problems with the smog system
Happy to help. VTX 1800 Great Bikes. No problems that I know of. They last for ever. Thank you for watching and your sub Kevin. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Hello there! One question: could you tell me if the air filter is the same for the 1300 and 1800? Thanks
Happy to help, those air filters are not the same. I will send you a link for the 1300s on eBay, Thank you for watching and all your support Marcol. Ride safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/itm/394911289636?fits=Model%3AVTX1300R%7CMake%3AHonda&epid=1317815243&itmmeta=01HZPH9TT6HSDYCD4GNR2G06J0&hash=item5bf28c1124:g:aaIAAOSwu3lkrW~Z&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0Hwd9opvtDJo8Yp8AAqN92OV8HrkhFoaajPRjYxwK70BMZwpsfjr9PQ%2FyJ34X3jZosPqBly%2BQxoDSlA4AUJQ6kZlbGmSyfyZbAQhxT5P5QsFmEknDrB6LPedaYFB0wG36XGHGRONhCaYmUkjnTXfjmAh%2BuVTq4w1z%2Bt%2B%2BQkPu3Zn5TR8KYUuOA71DNZX6h%2FGpLx6uDuNwbmu09Fm6YUvAIHcTG3W3Z9wJYTv9Yhkg45T0wwnWXUt%2FZxAB2emoitZqvvu9roqrgjgYCtpyiU%2B73I%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5ytp9H9Yw. Hope this helps
Thanks a lot rocco. Another one question: have you ever changed the fuel filter?
Your fuel filter is in the tank. It's a screen on your peacock.
What size hose is that black hose that you used to pull the plugs out?
3/8 Hose
Or you can just use a spark plug socket and extension.....its what they are designed for....just saying.
Yes, you can use the spark plug socket. Beauty of starting the spark plug with a 3/8" hose is preventing cross threading, old mechanics trick. Hard metal plug threads, soft aluminum head. Hose will slip around the insulator before you do damage. Not so with socket. Way to go Rocco!
Great Video. The Carb adjustment Video is great too. Im getting a VTX1300 from a friends estate. It hasnt been cranked in 3 years so it needs to be drained and cleaned etc. Can you recommend the steps to make sure I dont damage anything in the process.
Clean and drain tank....Check pet cock screen clean or replace...clean carb&Air filter..new battery. Fresh gas...Hope this helps....Let me know....Look and review my other videos on VTX1300 ...Great Bike...What year? How many Miles?
its a 2007 with less than 5000 miles. Nice spoke wheels, leather saddlebags, and a windshield. Belonged to my buddy who died of cancer in January. Im buying it from the estate for $1500. Its worth more but the family just wanted to get something out of it without bothering to fix it first. Reminds me of riding with him.
Would you recommend oiling the cylinders in case the rings are stuck? Dont know much about Honda's. If I were doing it to a car I would oil the cylinders before turning it over.
Yes, Oil in cylinder and let sit over night..2007 with 5k miles shouldn't be no problem.. check oil... when you look in the gas tank that will tell it all .I would get a battery fresh gas and pull choke and start... Let me know how it works out.
Where is the A/f mix on a 1300 carb?
Bottom of carb in back.. cv-performance.com/harley_mixture_screw_tuning Hope this helps..
hello friend how to check if the gas pump is sending well
Your VTX is Vacuum petcock. Take a look at this HD petcock with is the same setup. testua-cam.com/video/7Fo9Q93OJXI/v-deo.html. Let us know how this works out.
How are you doing Rocco stay safe
Just about to go out for a ride. Hope all is well by you. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Anthony. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco. Is Rocco your name? Where is the fusebox on a 2005 vtx 1300r? I just turned 60. Bear with me. Can you also tell me how to get the gas screen out of the line. Got my license at 57. Drove them since 1975
Rocco dgrkirby@gmail.com
Yes that is my name, the fuse box is it is under the right side cover. You have a gas screen on your Petcock in the gas tank. and in the gas line connected to your carburetor. This is the same set up as your VTX. ua-cam.com/video/7Fo9Q93OJXI/v-deo.html. As for the screen it is just a screen cap that inserts in the gas line at your carb.. Why do you ask? what is your VTX doing. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your sub Dennis. Ride Safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco My bike just started running rough, stalling shifting down, backfiring shifting up. I noticed the petcock seeping some gas. I replaced the petcock. The two jets were so varnished they were brown. Bike has 60,000 miles. I ordered new jets. I have the big one but the small is back ordered into December. Could be longer. Is there a solvent I can safely use to get rid of that varnish? I brought my bike to this dealerhere in Dartmouth Nova scotia. Pro Cycle Honda dealer. Let me give them a shout out. They wanted ten hours labor to clean the carb.
@@denniskirby4727 Take a look at this video.part 1 ua-cam.com/video/CymFLDrKNoQ/v-deo.html. part 2. ua-cam.com/video/CymFLDrKNoQ/v-deo.html. Any question just ask.. Do it your self....
Hi Rocco. What is inside the round cover at the top of the VTX carb. Is there cleaning that can be done inside or should I leave it alone? Thanks
I came for the info.... but I stayed for the accent.
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching. In all your support. TW. Ride safe and have a great day, I'm happy you stayed.
Used Gunk carb cleaner for carburetor and my bike won't start. what should I do?
Just try to start in 15 minutes...To much carb cleaner in system...Let me know how this works out...
Two Wheel Rocco I waited for a day it still not fire up. I'm kind freaking out. whay should I do?
For my Shadow Aero 750, I cranked the starter with some throttle and the bike started. I won't forget the soot that came out of the exhaust.
I’m looking to rewire, same bike
May I ask. Why would you need to rewire the bike? Thank you for watching and your sub John let us know what's wrong with your wiring. Ride safe and have a great day.
Why are you not showing how to take off front cover to replace the spark plugs?
Happy to help. If you look at 0:47 you'll notice I do show how to take off those spark plug covers. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day VTX are great motorcycles.