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Honda STEED VLS, STEED VLX, NV400CSW, NV400CBW 1998 Parts Catalog

If you are ordering parts for a Honda STEED VLS or STEED VLX, or the NV400CSW or NV400CBW from 1998, you need factory part numbers. Aftermarket parts catalogs are a gamble – they list generic numbers that leave you holding the wrong gasket kit or a mismatched turn signal. This is the real thing: a genuine Honda Parts Catalog, 100 pages, printed in 1998. It tells you exactly which color code matches your frame, which part number goes to each bolt, and where to find the index when you are elbow-deep in a rebuild.

Color Photos and Color Usage Guide – Page 3

The first thing you notice inside this catalog is the color reference section. Honda printed actual color swatches for STEED VLS and STEED VLX body panels: Black (NH-1), Candy Phoenix Blue (PB-284C), Candy Blazing Red (R-195C). Page 3 shows the color code labels, the photo numbers, and the basic part numbers for each color-specific piece. If you have a bike with a faded paint code sticker, this section lets you confirm the exact shade before ordering. Saves you the hassle of receiving a candy red tank when you needed candy blue.

Parts List Utilization – How to Order Correctly

Page 5 explains the rules. Use the part number – not the description – when calling your dealer. Include model, type, frame number, color, and manufacturer name. This catalog was edited as of June 20, 1998. If a part changed after that date, you need to check the Parts List News bulletins (Honda calls them “パーツリストニュース”). The catalog even warns that illustrations are reference only – actual parts may differ slightly in shape. That kind of honesty is rare in aftermarket junk.

Engine and Frame Sections – Where the Part Numbers Live

The catalog is split into two main groups: Engine (section 2) and Frame (section 3). Each group has exploded diagrams with numbered callouts. The parts list below each diagram gives you the part number, description, and quantity. For example, if you need the front fender for an NV400CSW in black, you look up the frame group, find the fender diagram, and read the part number 61100-MB5-700 ZA. That is what you write on the order slip. No guessing, no cross-referencing eBay listings with typos.

After the diagrams, there is a Part Number Index (section 4) and a Part Name Index (section 5). If you have a bolt with a worn-out head and you only know it came off the clutch cover, you can use the name index to find the page number. Then walk back to the diagram and grab the correct part number. That is how you avoid ordering the wrong shoulder bolt for your STEED VLX engine assembly.

Frame Number Specifics – Match Your Bike to the Correct Section

Page 4 shows the frame number ranges for each model. STEED VLS (NV400CSW) starts at frame number NC37-1000001. STEED VLX (NV400CBW) starts at NC26-1640001. Honda uses these ranges to indicate when parts changed mid-production. If your frame number falls outside the range listed, you need to check the supplemental bulletins. This catalog covers the initial production run. You ignore these numbers at your own risk – ordering a part that only fits early frames when you have a late frame will cost you return shipping.

Is This What You Need? Audience Fit

If you are a home garage mechanic restoring a mid-90s Honda cruiser, or a shop owner with a NV400CBW on the lift that needs every o-ring and bushing, this 1998 Parts Catalog is your reference. It does not give you torque specs or step-by-step overhaul procedures – that is the Honda VFR750F 1994 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Breakdown territory. But for ordering the correct carburetor rebuild kit, fuel line, or turn signal assembly, nothing beats the OEM parts list. Beginners can use the color photos to confirm paint codes; experienced techs will jump straight to the frame group diagrams and write part numbers.

Source Validity: OEM vs Aftermarket

This is a factory Honda document – printed by Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Honda Motor Co.), published in June 1998. The Automotive Industry Overview recognizes that OEM parts catalogs are the only reliable source for supersession data and correct part numbers. Aftermarket catalogs often combine multiple model years into one confusing list, or they omit the color-specific codes. This manual includes the original Japanese text with part numbers, frame number ranges, and even a note saying the retail price listed is as of June 1998 and does not include tax. That level of detail is what you pay for.

FAQ

Does this manual include service procedures like valve adjustments?

No. This is a Parts Catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers, exploded diagrams, and color codes. For repair steps, get the official Honda Service Manual for the STEED VLS/VLX.

Will it help me identify the correct color for my 1998 STEED VLX?

Yes. Page 3 shows color photos and the associated part numbers for each color-coded component. Match your bike’s color code label (e.g., NH-1 for black) to the catalog to order the correct painted part.

I have a NV400CSW with frame number NC37-1005000. Is that covered?

Yes. The catalog covers frames starting from NC37-1000001. Your frame is within that range. If a part changed after initial production, Honda issued a Parts List News – but this catalog has the baseline numbers.

How many pages and what type of binding?

The catalog has 100 pages, typical Japanese ring-bound foldout format. It includes an index, color swatch pages, engine and frame illustrations, and a part number index. The pages are printed on recycled paper per the notice on page 2.

If you are working on a Honda STEED VLS, STEED VLX, NV400CSW, or NV400CBW from 1998, do not waste time cross-referencing aftermarket databases that mix up frame numbers. Get the factory document. The Automotive Battery video does not help you order a side cover – but this catalog does. Access the Factory Manual now and start ordering the right parts today.

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