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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Honda VT500C
|name            = Honda VT500C
|photo= 1983_honda_Vt500c.gif
|image            =  
|aka              =  Shadow
|aka              =  Shadow
|manufacturer    = Honda
|manufacturer    = [[Honda]]
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 83-86
|production      = 83-86
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|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =  
|successor        =  
|class            =Cruiser
|class            =  
|engine          = 491cc, liquid-cooled, 52° V-twin with new offset dual-pin crankshaft provides perfect primary balance
|engine          = 491cc, liquid-cooled, 52° V-twin with new offset dual-pin crankshaft provides perfect primary balance
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      =  
|compression      =  
|compression      =  
|top_speed        =110 mph
|top_speed        =  
|power            =  
|power            =  
|torque          =  
|torque          =  
|ignition        =  
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '83-86
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|DPR8EA-9}} '83-86
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB12A-A}} '83-86
|battery          = {{battery|YB12A-A}} '83-86
|transmission    = 5-speed plus [[overdrive]] sixth speed
|transmission    = 5-speed plus [[overdrive]] sixth speed
|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =  
|frame            =  
|suspension      = Air-adjustable, leading-axle front forks with front brace
|suspension      = Air-adjustable, leading-axle front forks with front brace
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|fuel_capacity    = 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
|fuel_capacity    = 12 liters (3.2 gal.)
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =  
|recommended_oil= Honda GN4 10W-40
|fuel_consumption =  
|fuel_consumption =  
|turning_radius  =  
|turning_radius  =  
|related          =  
|related          =  
|competition      =  
|competition      =  
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N HA-5083}} `83-86<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
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The VT500C'86 Shadow 500 was sold in 1986 in one of two colors: Candy Scorpio Red or Black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was round and chrome. The bike had dual horns. The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest. The side covers were the basic color (red or black). The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged. The "HONDA" gas tank logo was curved. The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC080*GM300001
The VT500C'86 Shadow 500 was sold in 1986 in one of two colors: Candy Scorpio Red or Black. The side cover decal "Shadow 500" was black and red with gold overlay. The headlight was round and chrome. The bike had dual horns. The 2-piece seat had an integrated backrest. The side covers were the basic color (red or black). The engine covers were polished and the fins were enlarged. The "HONDA" gas tank logo was curved. The engine was a 491cc OHC 3-valve liquid-cooled V-twin linked to a 6-speed transmission and a shaft drive. The serial number began JH2PC080*GM300001
==References==
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