Honda Shadow Phantom / Black Spirit (2010+) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the Honda Shadow Phantom, also known as the Shadow Black Spirit in some markets, made from 2010 onward.
The Honda Shadow Phantom is part of the family of modern Honda Shadow motorcycles which have a 745 cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin with fuel injection.
The Shadow Phantom is unique for having
- Fuel injection
- A low, bobber-style design
- Blacked out engine and body
- Shaft drive (to contrast with the Honda Shadow RS/VT750RS chain drive).
The Shadow Phantom just looks really good. Here are a couple more pics of it.
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Honda Shadow Phantom Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the Honda Shadow Phantom.
Honda recommends that you take wheels/tyres and steering head bearings to a licensed mechanic. Everything else can be done at home, with the help of a service manual as needed.
Notes:
- At higher odometer readings, repeat at the frequency interval established here.
- Air cleaner: Service more frequently if the motorcycle is ridden in unusually wet or dusty areas.
- Crankcase breather: Service more frequently if the motorcycle is ridden often at full throttle or in the rain.
- Brake fluid/coolant: Replace every 2 years, or at indicated odometer intervals, whichever comes first. Replacement requires mechanical skill.
Maintenance Procedures legend:
- I: Inspect and clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace, if necessary
- C: Clean
- R: Replace
| x1000 mi | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x1000 km | 6.4 | 12.8 | 19.2 | 25.6 | 32 | 38.4 | Every |
| Fuel Line | I | I | I | ||||
| Throttle Operation | I | I | I | ||||
| Air Cleaner (K&N HA-7504) | R | R | More often if riding in rain/dust | ||||
| Crankcase Breather | C | C | C | C | C | C | More often if riding in rain or at full throttle |
| Spark Plug (NGK DPR7EA-9, gapped to 0.8-0.9mm) | I | R | I | R | I | R | |
| Valve Clearance | I | I | I | ||||
| Engine Oil (Pro Honda GN4) | R | R | R | Year | |||
| Engine Oil Filter (HF204RC) | R | R | R | ||||
| Engine Idle Speed | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
| Radiator Coolant (Honda coolant) | I | I | R | 2 years | |||
| Cooling System | I | I | I | ||||
| Secondary Air Supply System | I | I | I | ||||
| Evaporative Emission Control System | I | I | |||||
| Final Drive Oil (Lucas Oil 80W-90) | I | I | R | ||||
| Brake Fluid (Use only DOT 4) | I | I | R | I | I | R | 2 years |
| Brake Shoes/Pads Wear | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
| Brake System | I | I | I | ||||
| Brake Light Switch | I | I | I | ||||
| Headlight Aim | I | I | I | ||||
| Clutch System | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
| Side Stand | I | I | I | ||||
| Suspension | I | I | I | ||||
| Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners | I | I | I | ||||
| Wheels/Tires | I | I | I | I | I | I | |
| Steering Head Bearings | I | I | I |
Tyre size and tyre pressure for the Honda Shadow Phantom
The Honda Shadow Phantom has the following tyres and tyre sizes standard, as well as the following recommended tyre pressures.
Note that the Shadow Phantom has tubed tyres.
| Tyre | Size | Brand(s) | Tyre pressure (cold) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 120/90-17M/C 64S | DUNLOP D404 FG BRIDGESTONE G701 CHENG SHIN M6002 | 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.00 kgf/cm2) |
| Rear | 160/80-15M/C 74S | DUNLOP D404 BRIDGESTONE G702 CHENG SHIN M6011R | Below 90 kg (200 lb): 29 psi (200 kPa) Above 90 kg (200 lb): 36 psi (250 kPa) |
About the Honda Shadow Phantom
Honda got quite a bit of mileage out of the venerable Shadow platform, all of which feature a 745cc liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin in a variety of configurations.
The Honda Shadow Phantom is calling out to the Harley-Davidson crowd — but those who want a gentler (or even gentler) motorcycle than the Sportster. The Shadow Phantom looks great — blacked out, with grey where black doesn’t dominate, and long and low.
The fat-tish 120mm front 17-inch tire gives the bike a muscular front end. Adding to the front beef are 41mm forks with flat gray covers over the chrome tubes, keeping to the dark theme.
The fuel injection has helped the engine quite a bit, and the twin-plug heads get a good burn. The Phantom makes modest power, but leaves average cars in its wake at stoplights effortlessly.
The bike has good, but certainly not overwhelming, low-end torque and the modest 15-inch 160mm rear tire puts all of the V-twin’s power to the ground, after the shaft drive takes its share. A 3.7-gallon gas tank gives the Phantom good range.
Manual for the Honda Shadow Phantom
The above maintenance schedule comes directly from the user’s manual for the 2015-2020 Honda Shadow Phantom.
