Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1997 Honda VT Shadow 600
Before you purchase oil for the 1997 Honda VT Shadow 600, compare the catalog match against the motorcycle’s service requirements. The right viscosity is only one consideration; the applicable oil standards and filling procedure also matter.
What type of oil does a 1997 Honda VT Shadow 600 take?
The catalog's engine-oil matches for this motorcycle specify 20W-50, 10W-30 as the listed viscosities. The matching oil selection includes 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil, 10W-30 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. Check the owner’s manual for any additional oil requirements beyond the listed viscosity.
What oil filter does a 1997 Honda VT Shadow 600 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.

