2003 Honda VTX1800 wheels problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2003 Honda VTX1800 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Noticed odd tire wear on the rear tire of the motorcycle while away from home. Tire seemed to have worn down very quickly. After another 100 miles ridden, noticed tread on left side of tire was worn down to the cords of the tire and very close to having a blow out. Removed tire and wheel to replace…”
filed Oct 29, 2014
“Major front end wobble (especially if not gripping with both hands) between 35-50mph. Several hundred complaints online, but nobody has a 100% fix. Almost caused an accident during a turn with the wobble. Almost feels like you're going to lose control. Brought it to the honda dealership and they…”
filed Apr 5, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other VTX1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VTX1800 | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda VTX1800
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.