Manuals and documentation for Honda Steed 400 (NV400)

Service manual for Honda Shadow / Steed 600/400 (1988-1996). Book in Russian, 287 pages. Repair and maintenance manual for motorcycles Honda Shadow / Steed 600/400 (1988-1996). Contains instructions for disassembling and reassembling all motorcycle components, setup and troubleshooting procedures, and an electrical diagram.

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Modifications

Shadow 400 Slasher is a popular modification of the model.

• In 2000, the Shadow 400 Slasher appears (in the 750 Shadow Spirit or Shadow 750 Slasher for Japan).
• October 2008 is marked by a massive restyling of both lines. As a result, the Shadow 400 receives the Classic prefix (the appearance becomes similar to the Shadow 750 Aero).
• The Slasher 400 becomes the Shadow 400 Custom (the 750 has a similar model, the VT750C2 Shadow Spirit).

and competitors

However, such a leapfrog of names did not prevent competitors from showing their answers to the 400.

• Kawasaki offered the VN 400 Vulcan.
• Yamaha one of its “shooting stars” XVS 400 Drag Star.

Suzuki has produced as many as 3 versions:

1. Intruder VS400;
2. Intruder VL400 Classic
3. Desperado 400.

Brief history of the model

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 (Japan).
Frame number
: NC34-100XXXX.
Factory designation
: NV400C2V.

: Honda Shadow 400 (Japan).
Frame number
: NC34-110XXXX.
Factory designation
: NV400C2W.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 (Japan).
Frame number
: NC34-120XXXX, NC34-125XXXX.
Factory designation
: NV400C2X, NV400CX.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400;
Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan). Frame number
: NC34-140XXXX;
NC40-100~, NC40-110~. Factory designation
: NV400C2; NV400DCy.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400;
Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan). Frame number
: NC34-150~;
NC40-120~. Factory designation
: NV400C21; NV400DC1.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan).
Frame number
: NC40-130~.
Factory designation
: NV400DC2.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 (Japan).
Frame number
: NC34-160~;
NC34-230~. Factory designation
: NV400C23; NV400C3.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400;
Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan). Frame number
: NC34-170~;
NC40-140~. Factory designation
: NV400C4; NV400DC4.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400;
Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan). Frame number
: NC34-180~;
NC40-150~. Factory designation
: NV400C5; NV400DC5.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400;
Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan). Frame number
: NC34-190~;
NC40-160~. Factory designation
: NV400C6; NV400DC6.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400;
Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan). Frame number
: NC34-400~;
NC40-170~. Factory designation
: NV400C7; NV400DC7.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400;
Honda Shadow 400 Slasher (Japan). Frame number
: NC34-410~;
NC40-180~. Factory designation
: NV400C8; NV400DC8.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic;
Honda Shadow 400 Custom (Japan). Frame number
: NC44-100~;
NC45-100~. Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9; VT400C29, VT400C2F9.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic;
Honda Shadow 400 Custom; Honda VT400S (Japan). Frame number
: NC44-100~;
NC45-100~; NC46-100~. Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9; VT400C29, VT400C2F9; VT400S.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic;
Honda Shadow 400 Custom; Honda VT400S (Japan). Frame number
: NC44-100~;
NC45-100~; NC46-100~. Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9; VT400C29, VT400C2F9; VT400S.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic;
Honda Shadow 400 Custom; Honda VT400S (Japan). Frame number
: NC44-100~;
NC45-100~; NC46-100~. Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9; VT400C29, VT400C2F9; VT400S.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic;
Honda Shadow 400 Custom; Honda VT400S (Japan). Frame number
: NC44-100~;
NC45-100~; NC46-100~. Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9; VT400C29, VT400C2F9; VT400S.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic;
Honda Shadow 400 Custom; Honda VT400S (Japan). Frame number
: NC44-100~;
NC45-100~; NC46-100~. Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9;
VT400C29, VT400C2F9; VT400S.

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic (Japan).
Frame number
: NC44-100~.
Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9.

Model

: Honda Shadow 400 Classic (Japan).
Frame number
: NC44-100~.
Factory designation
: VT400C9, VT400CA9.

Symptoms of engine repair on a Honda VT 400 Shadow are:

• Extraneous noise in the engine
• High oil consumption
• Coolant flow
• Low compression in the engine or large difference between cylinders
• Excessively high compression associated with carbon deposits in the combustion chamber
• Blue smoke from the muffler
• Obvious oil leak from the engine
• Transmission problems

Disassembling a Honda VT 400 Shadow to remove the engine Removing the engine of a Honda VT 400 Shadow Cleaning the engine before disassembling Disassembling the engine Complete troubleshooting of the engine Cleaning the engine of metal shavings and other contaminants Diagnostics of all bearings and gears of the engine Replacement of worn / broken / bent parts Assembling the engine Checking valve clearances mechanism Installing the engine on the Honda VT 400 Shadow Final assembly of the Honda VT 400 Shadow, starting All engine repair work is carried out by a highly qualified mechanic with extensive experience. A 1 year guarantee is provided for all work performed.

Driving performance

Due to the production upgrade, the maximum speed increased slightly compared to the prototype - 145 km/h. However, the owners noted that this did not have the best effect on the dynamics.

Dynamics (overclocking)

The 400 is certainly not a liter cruiser; it clearly lacks power on the highway.

A normal cruiser is 100 km/h.

Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 11 seconds. When compared with the prototype, users noted that it was almost identical, maybe a fraction of a second faster.

Fuel consumption

According to the manufacturer's documentation, consumption is 2.5 liters per 100 km before restyling in 2008, almost 3 liters after. But since the motorcycle is for the domestic market, the indicators are also indicated in an internal manner. Owners from the Russian Federation note an average consumption of 4.5 liters. A more accurate result depends on the traffic situation.

Provided that the tank is 14 liters, you can drive up to 200 km at one gas station, if “dry” - 280 km.

Release Features

Thus, in 1997, in parallel with the “American shadow” (Shadow 750 ACE), a domestic Japanese version was produced - a smaller engine, power, worse dynamics, but at a very affordable price. Users who saw the new creation were delighted: “Yes, this is a real liter, only less voracious.”

Since the documentation of the bikes went through the factories at the same time, they copied many details from each other. But there is one small detail due to which the motorcycles had different fates.

This is a prototype model. The younger one was planned to replace the Steed 400, and therefore took many parts from it.

The model existed until 2016, receiving restyling in the same years as the older one.

History

Diagnostics and replacement of timing chain, repair of timing chain tensioner Honda VT 400 Shadow

Quite often, a malfunction of the Honda VT 400 Shadow timing chain is caused by an increase in the pitch between the links. As a result, the engine begins to idle incorrectly. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that the chain begins to jump several teeth at the same time. What does this mean? Firstly, the engine will stall. Secondly, the valves may be jammed. This, in turn, may require expensive engine repairs. Therefore, when the first signs of a malfunction are detected, it is recommended to replace the timing chain on the Honda VT 400 Shadow.

Specifications

Honda Steed 400: specs.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of Honda Shadow 400:

Valve adjustment Honda VT 400 Shadow

Check the thermal valve clearances according to the service manual for your Honda VT 400 Shadow, as well as after disassembling the head or replacing the timing chain or when a characteristic “clunking noise” appears from the cylinder head.

Increased valve clearances lead to increased noise when the engine is running, and if the clearances are too small, the valves will not close, and the engine will not develop rated power, and sometimes it will be difficult to start.

Our service center provides:

Adjusting valves using a rocker mechanism Adjusting valves using washers (Washers are available for adjusting valves with a diameter of 7.48 mm and 9.48 mm)

Please note that after adjusting the valves, in some cases it is necessary to synchronize the carburetors

Serviced units and parts. The item numbers coincide with the items in the table and text.

The letters in the table mean: 0 - inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace if necessary; 3 - replace and nothing else; C - lubricate; C - clean.

*Special tools may be required to perform servicing operations on this unit. If the owner of the motorcycle does not have them or has little experience and technical knowledge, it is better to turn to specialists. ** Entrust the maintenance of these units and parts to specialists.

DESIGNATIONS OF NUMBERS IN THE “NOTES” COLUMN:

1. If the motorcycle has high mileage or it is not known when and how it was serviced by previous owners, immediately replace the engine oil, oil and air filters, coolant and brake fluid. Lubricate the chain. Inspect and, if necessary, replace all components indicated in the table, and consider that you have completed the service at 6400 km. In the future, follow the repair intervals indicated in the table. 2. Maintenance should be performed more frequently if the motorcycle is used in very wet or dusty areas. 3. Clean this system more often if you have to drive in the rain. 4. These fluids should be changed every two years or according to the odometer reading, whichever comes first. 5. The system is only installed on motorcycles manufactured for Switzerland. And they are very rare in our country.

Source

Features of HONDA Shadow 400

In terms of its parameters and appearance, the HONDA Shadow 400 is a typical classic cruiser.

Apart from interesting decisions regarding changing the chassis, the bike has few differences.

• Suspension with short travel that cannot be adjusted.
• 2 springs on the rear shock absorber provide a soft ride, but they also make their way with a bang even with a small load (it’s better not for two burly men to sit on this bike together).
• A motorcycle for the city - it’s better not to meddle with the Moscow Ring Road with its flow speeds.
• The chopper seat allows you to change the position of your legs when driving, and the soft sofa allows you to cover significant distances in “one sitting.”

Estimated cost

As already said, the Honda Shadow Slasher 400 is a good bike for a beginner motorcyclist, although this motorcycle does have some minor drawbacks. They manifest themselves in the form of a very rigid rear suspension without the possibility of adjusting it, as well as very rapid stretching of the chain, so you have to periodically check its tension and tighten it if necessary.

The Honda Shadow Slasher 400 is no longer produced, so you won't find it in showrooms anymore.

But the secondary market for this motorcycle is quite extensive.

And although this model was produced for the domestic market, the Honda Shadow Slasher 400 is quite enough for us.

Price Shadow Slasher 400 – from 150,000 to 300,000 rubles.

This price range is due to different years of manufacture and technical condition of the motorcycle.

Brief history of the model

• 1987 - official start of production and sales of the Honda Shadow 1100. The model was also called Honda VT 1100
  C.
• 1991 – the model is not officially released.
• 1992 – Honda Shadow 1100 gets a 5-speed gearbox and a 17′ front wheel.
• 1995 is the last year of production of the motorcycle in the regular version (Honda Shadow 1100). The model is being replaced by the Classic modification in all markets except the US market. In the USA, in parallel with the regular version, the ACE modification appears. The model is also called – Honda VT 1100 C2
  .
• 1997 - the regular version of the motorcycle (for the US market) is called Spirit. In the same year, the ACE Tourer modification appeared.
• 1998 – appearance of the Aero modification. The model is also called – Honda VT 1100 C3
  .
• 2000 – appearance of the Saber modification. The model is also called – Honda VT 1100 Saber
  .
• 2007 is the last year of release of the Saber modification.

Video

• Review of the Honda Steed motorcycle.
• A brief inspection and start-up of the Honda Steed 400 motorcycle.

Honda Steed 400

often becomes the first motorcycle for chopper lovers, since, to the untrained eye, it looks “just like a Harley-Davidson,” costs little, and at the same time, according to reviews from owners, is distinguished by phenomenal endurance and reliability. It is not surprising that this bike, which was generally produced only for the Japanese domestic market, is so wildly popular. Perhaps it can be called perhaps the most common of the “four hundred” choppers.

Despite its common roots with motorcycles from the Honda Shadow family, the Steed 400 is still different from them, and quite noticeably. Traditionally, a 400 cc version was produced for Japan, and its 600 cc brother was supplied to the USA, which differed from the “four hundred” in its CPG and transmission. Purely stylistically, the Steed is a pure cruiser with a wide rear wheel, low-slung with legs extended forward and an abundance of chrome. It's no surprise that it appealed to so many motorcyclists.

Steed 400 In addition to the meticulous stylization of American-style motorcycles, the Steed 400 has also earned itself a reputation as a truly indestructible machine. no, of course, with crooked hands and a careless attitude you can ruin even the most reliable equipment, but with due attention to the motorcycle it will serve not just for years, but for decades. There are still Steeds riding on the roads, their age has already exceeded a quarter of a century, and they are not going to break down. In terms of reliability, the bike can easily compete with the Yamaha Drag Star 400, another recognized standard of reliability.

Like most Honda cruisers, the Steed 400 has a liquid-cooled V-twin engine. Volume - 400 cubic meters. cm., two valves per cylinder, power - 31 hp, torque - 33 hp, carburetor power, chain final drive and 5-speed transmission. What could be simpler? The scheme, proven over the years, has fully justified itself on this motorcycle. The maximum speed of the Steed 400 is 140 km/h, although it quickly picks up about 80 km/h, then the motorcycle “deflates”. This is due to the small engine capacity and low power supply. Steed 400 But the suspension of this legendary Honda fully corresponds to the standards of the class. At the front there is a standard telescopic fork (on the Steed 400 VLS there is a multi-link springer fork), at the rear there is a softail type monoshock absorber, which works properly, but outwardly imitates the absence of a rear suspension. It is comfortable to sit on the bike, however, its 200 kg of dry mass is fully felt, and it cannot be called subjectively light. In addition, for people over 180 cm tall, the Steed 400 will simply be cramped due to its small size.

The combination of carefully calibrated style, recognized reliability and good technical characteristics by the standards of the class of the Honda Steed 400 made this motorcycle a popular favorite. Its 11-liter gas tank will last a long time, given the average consumption of 3.5 liters per hundred, so it is suitable not only for driving around the surrounding area, but also for much more substantial trips. Don't look at the fact that it only has 400 cubic meters - this compact chopper is capable of giving very, very many pleasant emotions to its owner.

Shadow economy

Honda Shadow is a cult motorcycle, we can say that it is a favorite of the masses. Take a look on the Internet: the variety of fan clubs is simply amazing. The epicenter of the craze, of course, is in the USA: there are clubs in almost every state, some of them for fans of the ACE Tourer or Shadow Saber. Moreover, the Americans say in all seriousness: the Honda Shadow is the best motorcycle produced by the Japanese over the last half century!

You have to try hard to earn such love. And Honda tried. First of all, let us note the amazing reliability of the motorcycles. Mechanics assure that the device can only be ruined by the blatant disregard of the owner.

The second plus is good (but only by cruiser standards) driving performance. Let us note the advantages of the “small” Shadow – VT600C and the Steed, which is identical to them in terms of chassis. The landing position on them, especially after the modernization in 1997, is close to the classic one, which greatly facilitates traffic in the city. On the VT1100C you won’t be able to follow traffic lanes on the roads - the geometry is not the same. But fussiness does not fit into the canons of American style. But the low center of gravity makes low-speed maneuvering surprisingly easy.

But the main thing in the origins of people's love is, of course, style (have you noticed how often Honda adapted it to the trends of changing fashion?), and for reasonable money - not at all “Harley” prices. What's on the other side of the scale? Perhaps it’s just the difficulty of maintenance - the layout is too dense

To get to some components, you will have to almost disassemble half the motorcycle. But this is a common problem with many cars with a V-shaped engine and a small cylinder angle.

What's on the other side of the scale? Perhaps it’s just the difficulty of maintenance – the layout is too dense. To get to some components, you will have to almost disassemble half the motorcycle. But this is a common problem with many cars with a V-shaped engine and a small cylinder camber angle.

In 2000, a more advanced family of 2-cylinder cruisers, the VTX, debuted in the concern’s program. Its creators started with a mind-blowing 1800 cc displacement, then released a 1300 cc modification that clearly takes the place of the VT1100. But even after Shadow finally goes into obscurity, motorcycles from this series will continue to fill the ranks of Russian second-hand stores for a long time.

Video

Honda Shadow 400 Slasher

- a chopper that is popular among novice bikers. It looks beautiful, rides well, is inexpensive - so what else could a beginner who is partial to choppers and wants to get involved in the motorcycle theme want? Of course, the Honda Shadow 400 Slasher is not the only 400 cc motorcycle in this class in the Honda lineup. In addition to it, there is also, for example, the Honda Steed 400. And although the power units of these motorcycles are almost identical, in appearance they are quite different. The two-cylinder V-twin liquid-cooled engine installed on the Shadow 400 produces 33 hp. at peak power, and 34 nm of torque. It is fed by a classic carburetor - this motorcycle generally has a minimum of technical bells and whistles, it is simple and reliable, like a brick. The radiator is mounted at the front of the frame and is not too noticeable, and there are a ton of chrome protective covers that look great.

Another important factor both for girls and simply for short and inexperienced motorcyclists may be that the Honda Shadow 400 Slasher weighs only 180 kg, and its saddle height is more than average - 645 millimeters. Thanks to this, as well as the low center of gravity and the tilted steering wheel, this Honda is comfortable to sit on for almost everyone, except perhaps really tall people. In addition, because of all of the above, this motorcycle is also surprisingly easy to control, obediently taking turns both at a decent speed and maneuvering between cars in dense city traffic.

But the brakes, traditionally for the Shadow line, are not very encouraging. Even the liter Honda of this model range has drum brakes at the rear, what can we say about the 400 cc version? No, in everyday driving mode, the brakes of the Honda Shadow 400 Slasher are quite sufficient, they do not cause any complaints, but in the event of emergency braking, it immediately becomes clear that one disc on the front wheel is not capable of stopping an almost 200-kilogram motorcycle sharply enough, and the rear drum brake works Basically in two modes - either nothing, or the wheel locks tightly. This motorcycle is always popular among customizers. It is inexpensive compared to some Harley-Davidson, and its traditional cruiser layout in all respects allows you to give free rein to your imagination - whatever they build from the Shadow 400. Choppers, bobbers, and cafe racers... To the author of these lines I even had a chance to see a scrambler built on the basis of this bike.

As for the style, there’s no arguing with it – this is the embodiment of a classic. Yes, you can find fault with the cardan drive and liquid cooling, which are unconventional for choppers and cruisers, but is it worth it? Design features do not detract from the advantages of this motorcycle. It is light - you must agree, 180 kg for a chopper is nonsense. It is quite peppy - and accelerates to a hundred in about 6 seconds, and honestly goes its 140 km/h on the speedometer. It’s comfortable to sit on, it’s convenient to drive – those who don’t believe you can try it on yourself. Thanks to its modest dimensions, you don’t have to worry about traffic jams - you won’t be standing next to cars in them while sitting on the Honda Shadow 400 Slasher. In addition, this bike successfully combines both the simplicity of the design and the proverbial reliability of Honda products. So this bike is at least a great competitor to other 400cc choppers.

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