Honda VTR1000F (1998-2003) [57/377] Maintenance

MAINTENANCE CARBURETOR SYNCHRONIZATION NOTE Perform this maintenance with the engine at nor mal operating temperature and transmission in ncu tral Place the motorcycle on a level surface Start the engine pinch the fuel valve vacuum tube and No 10 vacuum tube California type only using a tube damp and stop the engine Disconnect the fuel valve vacuum tube from the vacuum joint of the rear cylinder head California type Disconnect the No 10 vacuum tube from the vacu um joint of the front cylinder head Connect the vacuum gauge tubes to the vacuum joints 49 states Canada type Remove the socket bolt and washer from the front cylinder head vacuum port Install the vacuum gauge attachment into the vacu um port Connect the vacuum gauge tubes to the attachment and vacuum joint Start the engine and adjust the idle speed with the throttle stop screw IDLE SPEED 1 200 100 rpm Check the difference between the front and rear car buretors CARBURETOR VACUUM DIFFERENCE 20 mm Hg 0 8 in Hg N OT F The base carburetor is the front carburetor No 10 VACUUM TUBE