Honda VTX1300 maintenance schedule & recalls
2003–2009
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Maintenance schedule
General guidance — based on common manufacturer intervals| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Honda VTX1300?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Honda VTX1300 (2003–2009).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Honda VTX1300?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Honda VTX1300 (2003–2009).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda VTX1300?
Service every 12 months for the Honda VTX1300 (2003–2009).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Honda VTX1300?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Honda VTX1300 (2003–2009).