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2003 Honda VTX1800C
Property of yelloscoot. Added Oct 15 2017

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Nov 24 2018

Replaced FPR vacuum hose and rear cylinder vacuum cap (cracked). Could be cause of very low MPG.

  • 18,828

Added by yelloscoot on Nov 24 2018 at 11:57 am


Oct 27 2018

Replaced Front and Rear Tires with Michelin Commander II @ Rockwall Honda @ 18,610 miles.

  • 18,610

Added by yelloscoot on Oct 25 2020 at 9:30 am


Installed Michelin Commander; (F) 130/70-B18, (R) 180/65-B16. Ordered new FPR.

  • 18,607

Added by yelloscoot on Oct 27 2018 at 4:11 pm


Aug 19 2018

Oil Change. Switched to Rotella T6 5W-40. K&N-204 filter.

  • 18,036

Added by yelloscoot on Aug 19 2018 at 7:30 pm


Jul 29 2018

Installed Chrome Fuel Cap Hinge from Glen's VTX Garage.

Added by yelloscoot on Aug 1 2018 at 5:03 am


Jul 19 2018

Installed Show Chrome "Live to Ride" Air Cleaner Cover. Easy install. Looks great.

Added by yelloscoot on Jul 20 2018 at 7:02 pm


Jul 1 2018

Installed Kuryakyn Dual USB Port. Wied through Fuzeblock w/ 5 amp fuse.

Added by yelloscoot on Jul 15 2018 at 3:53 pm


Jun 9 2018

Installed Rivco 6" risers. Re-routed throttle cables to right side of frame.

Added by yelloscoot on Jun 9 2018 at 6:07 pm


May 27 2018

Installed Fuzeblocks FZ-1 power bus.

  • 17,189

Added by yelloscoot on May 27 2018 at 7:04 pm


May 12 2018

Replaced Left side Tank Emblem. Hung MAGA Road-Spirit Gremlin Bell Given by Mike Collins. Met @ Rockwall Honda

Added by yelloscoot on May 12 2018 at 6:43 pm


Apr 4 2018

Installed Memphis Shades Lowers. Not real happy with them yet. Will need more adjustment. Ordered MS Big Shot Windshield. Maybe this will help buffeting.

Added by yelloscoot on Apr 6 2018 at 3:37 pm


Mar 30 2018

Installed used BARO Sensor from Ebay. Solved the FI Light problem. Hoping will increase MPG above 27.

  • 16,420

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 30 2018 at 4:53 pm


Mar 29 2018

Installed Kuryakyn Chrome Side Covers

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 29 2018 at 2:29 pm


Mar 25 2018

Installed Cable Spacers from Motion Pro

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 25 2018 at 10:58 am


Mar 10 2018

Completed De-smog using Plates from VTX Parts.com. Somewhat of a hollow sound coming from the front. Could be from removal of snorkels.

  • 16,150

Added by yelloscoot on Mar 10 2018 at 6:16 pm


Feb 25 2018

Installed Cobra Tachometer from Parts Giant. Install sheet is right on with wiring schematic. Soldered connections, heat shrink and 3M tape. Works great.

  • 15,985

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 25 2018 at 4:41 pm


Feb 17 2018

Flushed Clutch System with Prestone Synthetic Dot 4. Installed Chrome "VTX" Clutch and Brake covers. Old fluid was thick and dark brown, All clear now with better response. Used check valve from J&P Cycles.

  • 15,940

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 17 2018 at 4:55 pm


Feb 8 2018

Installed Mustang Plain Tank Bib from J&P Cycles. Looks and fits great. Nice compliment to rear fender bib.

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 8 2018 at 3:29 pm


Feb 4 2018

Installed Kuryakyn 4357 Floorboards w/ adapter mount from Amazon.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 28 2020 at 4:55 pm


Feb 2 2018

Removed passenger seat to run solo. Installed Mustang Fender Bib from J&P Cycles. Good fit and looks great.

Added by yelloscoot on Feb 2 2018 at 3:55 pm


Jan 29 2018

Installed Installed Amber LED Front Turn Signals and Diode Kit from Custom Dynamics. Oiled switch with Super Lube. Works GREAT! Now all signals are LED.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 29 2018 at 1:35 pm


Jan 28 2018

Changed Final Drive Gear Oil; Mobil 1 75W-90 Synthetic. Torqued Drain Plug to 14 ft/lb; Fill Plug to 9 ft/lb. Previous oil was very dark.

  • 15,740

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 28 2018 at 4:49 pm


Jan 27 2018

Installed K&N Air Filter; HA-1802. 32 mi. after topping off tank. Still checking on MPG difference.

  • 15,710

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 27 2018 at 1:27 pm


Jan 25 2018

Topped off tires @ 40/40. Much easier to push now. Was @30/30. See how this affects MPG...?? 15678 mi. 14 mi after topping off tank.

  • 15,678

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 25 2018 at 5:16 pm


Jan 20 2018

Installed new plugs, NGK IFR5L11 6502 Laser Iridium $57. Used Permatex Anti-Seize Lube. $8

  • 15,625

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 20 2018 at 4:30 pm


Jan 17 2018

Installed LED H4 Headlight from Sam Beaven/VTXOA

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 20 2018 at 3:32 pm


Jan 12 2018

Installed Chrome Radiator Cover. Nice fit and no rattles.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 12 2018 at 7:11 pm


Jan 8 2018

Installed Kuryakyn Chrome Speedometer Visor.

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 12 2018 at 7:18 pm


Jan 6 2018

Installed Kuryakyn Universal Kickstand Extension and Swingarm Cover from J&P Cycles.

  • 15,550

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 6 2018 at 4:15 pm


Oil Filter: K&N-204 Oil: Mobil 1 Racing 4-T 10W-40 Also picked up filter wrench, oil recovery pan, drain pan, HF 3/8 Torque Wrench (5-80 lbs.) and misc. stuff. Torqued drain plugs to 22 lbs.

  • 15,550

Added by yelloscoot on Jan 6 2018 at 11:25 am


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