I have the VLX (not deluxe). The drain plug is on the left side. Then change the oil filter and put in new oil.
You will need 2.1 liters for an oil change and 2.3 liters if you also change the oil filter.
how do i change the oli im my 2008 Honda shadow vlx
Use 15 W 40 motorcycle engine oil that is JASO MA or MA2 approved.
How much oil does a 2005 Honda shadow Sabre vt1100 and what type should you use
The oil capacity of the Honda Shadow VLX 600 is 2.1 liters. There will be a little more oil required to fill the oil filter at the oil change.
For the Honda Shadow VT600C, you need 2.1 liters for an oil change and 2.3 liters if you also change the oil filter. For the VT 750 Shadow, you need 2.4 liters, 2.6 if you change the filter. For the VT1100 Shadow Spirit you need 3.1 liters and 3.3 if you replace the filter.
I use Motul 10w40.
the 1996 Honda vt1100c2 ace shadow holds 3.9 quarts
Your 1986 VT700 Shadow holds 3 quarts when you change the filter
Your 1986 VT700 Shadow holds 3 quarts when you change the filter
until its full
3.3 quarts...