Honda VT750 Shadow ACE (1998-2003)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Honda VT750 Shadow ACE (1998-2003) takes 2.4 L of oil with a filter change (2.2 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.4 LAfter oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)2.2 LAfter draining only
Oil capacity (dry fill)2.9 LFull disassembly refill
Coolant (radiator)1.75 LRadiator and engine. Reserve tank: 0.4 L.
Consumables
Engine oil gradeHonda GN4 4-stroke oil or equivalent, API SF or SG, SAE 10W-40
Coolant typePro Honda HP Coolant or equivalent high-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors, 50% mix with soft water
Oil filter (OEM)15410-MFJ-D02Web-confirmed for VT750 Shadow ACE.
Air filter (OEM)Honda genuine paper element
Spark plug (OEM)NGK DPR8EA9 or DENSO X24EPR-U9Twin-spark head — 4 plugs total (2 per cylinder). Cold climate (below 5°C): NGK DPR7EA9/DENSO X22EPR-U9. Extended high-speed riding: NGK DPR9EA9/DENSO X27EPR-U9.
Drive chainDID 525V8 or RK 525SMOZ5, 122 links
Front brake pads (OEM)Wear indicator groove — no numeric minimum thickness specified
Clutch free play10–20 mmAt clutch lever end, cable-actuated
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links122
Chain slack15–25 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)17TDerived from final reduction ratio 2.412 (41/17)
Rear sprocket (OEM)41TDerived from final reduction ratio 2.412 (41/17)
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/90-17 64S
Rear tire size170/80-15 M/C 77S
Front tire pressure200 kPaSame up to 90 kg load or max weight capacity
Rear tire pressure200–250 kPa200 kPa up to 90 kg load, 250 kPa up to max weight capacity
Brake fluid typeDOT 4Front (hydraulic disc) only — rear is a mechanical drum brake
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)5 mm
Rear Brake Lining Min2 mmRear drum brake lining thickness limit (standard: 5 mm). Drum I.D. service limit: 181 mm (standard 180.0–180.3 mm).
Clutch friction plate (min)2.3 mmPlate A (thinner of the two friction plate types); Plate B limit is 2.6 mm
Drive chain slack (limit)40 mmUpper end of the adjustment range — beyond this, adjust or replace