Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1997 Honda VT Shadow 1100
If the 1997 Honda VT Shadow 1100 is due for engine-oil service, identify the proper lubricant and confirm how the final level must be measured. Catalog matches help with product selection, but they are not a replacement for service instructions.
What type of engine oil does a 1997 Honda VT Shadow 1100 need?
For this motorcycle, the catalog shows 10W-40, 10W-30 among its engine-oil grades. Catalog-matched oil products include 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, 10W-30 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. Viscosity alone does not establish full compatibility; verify the manufacturer’s oil standard.
What kind of oil filter does a 1997 Honda VT Shadow 1100 take?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.
