Honda VT1300CX Fury (SC61) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,312cc Liquid-Cooled 52° V-Twin SOHC 6V + Shaft Drive Chopper · Source: Honda VT1300CX Fury (SC61) (2010–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Honda VT1300CX Fury (SC61) (2010–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2010–Present Honda VT1300CX Fury (SC61) (chassis SC61) requires 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) of SAE 10W-30 (JASO MA, API SG/SJ or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) with filter service (15410-MCJ-000 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI front (90/90-21M/C 54H) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (200/50R18M/C 76H), paired with 4× NGK DPR7EA-9 / DPR8EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S / YTX14-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~230 km (143 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-30 (Alt: SAE 10W-40) · JASO MA · API SG/SJ or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.5 L (4.76 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold upright on level ground; rest dipstick UNTHREADED on filler neck (do NOT screw in) |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 30 N·m (22.1 lb-ft / 3.06 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 160 ml (0.16 L) — SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil (shaft models) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 90/90-21M/C 54H · Rear: 200/50R18M/C 76H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK DPR7EA-9 / DPR8EA-9 × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S / YTX14-BS (12V 11.2–12Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Enclosed Shaft Drive — Replace hypoid final-drive gear oil (SAE 80W-90 GL-5) on schedule |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1312 cc · 57.8 hp @ 4,250 rpm · 107 N·m (78.9 lb-ft) @ 2,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 678 mm (26.7 in) · 301 kg (664 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 12.8 L (3.4 US gal) · ~18 km/L → ~230 km (143 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 12,000 km / 24,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 18,000 km / 16,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 24,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
The Honda VT1300CX Fury (chassis code SC61) debuted in the 2010 model year as an unprecedented factory custom chopper, blending extreme radical styling with legendary Honda production reliability. Built around a raked-out 32-degree high-neck steel cradle frame and a stretched 1,805 mm wheelbase, it creates an aggressive silhouette defined by a 21-inch skinny front wheel and a massive 200/50R18 rear tire. Power comes from a 1,312cc liquid-cooled 52-degree SOHC 3-valve V-twin engine (SC61E) featuring dual-spark ignition heads, producing 57.8 hp and 107 Nm of low-end torque through PGM-FI. A fully concealed single-shock rear suspension achieves the clean lines of a classic hardtail, while the enclosed shaft final drive eliminates chain maintenance, delivering an authentic custom chopper aesthetic with refined touring manners.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
The 1,312cc V-twin powerplant of the VT1300CX Fury combines a wet multiplate manual clutch and 5-speed transmission within a unified crankcase lubrication system. To prevent catastrophic clutch slippage, never use friction-modified automotive motor oils; the engine strictly requires JASO MA certified oil rated at SAE 10W-30 (or SAE 10W-40 for elevated temperatures) adhering to API SG/SJ or higher. Standard oil change volume through the crankcase drain plug is 3.5 liters, increasing to 3.7 liters when replacing the spin-on cartridge oil filter (OEM part number 15410-MCJ-000 / HifloFiltro HF204), and 4.5 liters following complete engine overhaul. The oil drain plug must be torqued to 30 N·m with a fresh crush washer. Because the Fury lacks a factory center stand, oil level verification requires holding the motorcycle vertically upright on level ground, inserting the dipstick resting against the filler neck threads without screwing it down. Furthermore, the enclosed shaft final drive housing is an isolated fluid chamber that requires 160 ml of SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil, which must be inspected and replaced separately from engine crankcase lubrication.
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- The engine utilizes a twin-spark head layout with 4 spark plugs in total (NGK DPR7EA-9 or DPR8EA-9, 2 per cylinder). Due to the narrow clearance beneath the high-neck frame spine and 12.8-liter teardrop fuel tank, unbolting and propping the rear of the tank provides vital clearance. Always use a thin-wall plug wrench and begin threading the plugs by hand to avoid cross-threading into the aluminum cylinder head.
- The Fury lacks a factory center stand, meaning checking the oil on the side stand will drastically misread low and result in severe overfilling. Always balance the motorcycle completely vertical on flat ground using a paddock stand or helper, and measure oil level with the dipstick resting unscrewed on the threads.
- The shaft final drive unit requires exactly 160 ml of SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil. When draining, construct a deflector shield or foil chute to prevent gear oil from splashing onto the rear 200-section tire and custom wheel rim, and always install new sealing washers on both fill and drain inspection bolts.
- Changing the wide 200/50R18 rear tire requires navigating extremely tight clearances around the enclosed shaft drive swingarm. When reinstalling the rear wheel and drive hub, thoroughly lubricate the final drive splines with high-percentage molybdenum disulfide grease and torque the rear axle to factory specification to prevent premature spline degradation.
Primary OEM Verification Reference: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/cruiser/fury ↗
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the engine oil capacity and factory oil specification for the Honda VT1300CX Fury?
Standard crankcase drain capacity is 3.5 liters, expanding to 3.7 liters when swapping the spin-on cartridge oil filter (OEM 15410-MCJ-000 / HF204), and 4.5 liters for total mechanical overhaul. The manufacturer specifies SAE 10W-30 (or SAE 10W-40 in warm weather) meeting JASO MA and API SG/SJ or higher to protect the integrated wet multiplate manual clutch.
What are the stock tire sizes and recommended air pressures for the VT1300CX Fury?
The front tire is sized at 90/90-21M/C 54H with a cold inflation pressure of 225 kPa (33 psi). The rear tire is sized at 200/50R18M/C 76H with a cold inflation pressure of 290 kPa (42 psi). Both wheels mount tubeless tires and use the same inflation pressures whether riding solo or carrying a passenger.
What are the spark plug specifications, quantity, and replacement intervals for the Fury?
The factory spark plugs are NGK DPR7EA-9 or DPR8EA-9. The engine runs a twin-spark cylinder head layout with 2 plugs per cylinder, requiring 4 plugs in total. The recommended replacement interval is every 16,000 km, with plug gap set between 0.8 and 0.9 mm.
What is the maintenance interval and oil specification for the shaft final drive?
The final drive gearcase requires 160 ml of SAE 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil. The scheduled service and fluid renewal interval is every 36,000 km. Because this is an isolated lubrication chamber from the engine crankcase, inspection for seal integrity and fluid level should be conducted during major service.