Honda ST1300 Final Drive Oil Change Drive-Shaft Oil Change Pan European

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[@novascotian2789]

Thank you for this! I'm absolutely NOT a mechanically-inclined person, and I've always taken my ST1300 to the shop for even basic service. Thanks to this very clear and helpful video, I just changed the final drive oil, and it went without a hitch. I'll never have it done at the shop again.

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello Novascotian 🙋🏻‍♂️, thank you for watching and thank you for the wonderful feedback. I'm so happy you were able to service your own motorcycle. It's a great feeling servicing and repairing your own bike. Have a wonderful week and Fourth of July ❤️🤙🏍️

[@JR-bj3uf]

Just a note, and someone has probably mentioned this before, pop the fill cap loose before you remove the drain plug. You want to make sure that you can add oil after it's empty.

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

The filler cap threads are also VERY easy to strip and must be torqued as specified. Do not over tighten. 🤙🏍️

[@JR-bj3uf]

@@MotoTouringWorldWide Yep, it's a big pet peeve of mine. Drain bolts are not head bolts. They need just the right amount of torque to hold them and to keep them from leaking but no more. There is no need for gorilla hands.

[@jztgatjdtkgt]

Nice and neat. Be careful not to overtighten the filler bolt because it's easy to strip trying to loosen it. Don't ask me how I know.

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Thank you for watching. LOL,,, also thanks for the feedback on over-tightening. I have in the past learned to use a Torque Wrench. Don't ask me how I know LOL 😄🤙🏍

[@moshealex]

I like your last frase. Without question.

[@bigredmachine55]

Easy job for sure. Been doing it to my STs since the mid 90's

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello Chip. Greetings. Thanks for watching. Just one of those things that gets overlooked and is simple and inexpensive maintenance. Have a great weekend 🤙🏍️🤙

[@moshealex]

I watched your video before posting my thread to FB, Mike. Just watched it from google and did not open in youtube. Now I'm here second time for today direct on the channel. Yes. Your video I watched and I will do your way. It helpful. Just have a question about type of oil. Honda tell me 80W90 regular oil. You know, I'm not crazy like you on racetrack, just need for longer time. Do you still recommend me your way or better Honda manual way? Ride safe and stay save. Alex.

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello Alexandr, great to hear from you again 🤙🏍️. . Note that the difference between 75 weight "or" 80 weight is the lower-end for colder climates. As long as the range is there everything will be fine for the drive shaft and factory specifications. 75 weight is for viscosity during cold weather. Mobile 1,, 75-90w is more suitable for a wider range of temperatures. If you never ride in cold weather than 80-90 weight is perfect 🤙🤙🏍️🏍️

[@moshealex]

@@MotoTouringWorldWide , I'm riding during winter, Mike, a lot. Here on Ottawa we have strong winter, but sometimes we have warming up for couple days and I rode. Outside can be around minus 3 by Celsius scale. Do your think your way is better?

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

@@moshealex ,, your weather is colder than mine. My way is not necessarily a better way,, it's just a wider viscosity range that Mobile 1 provides which "includes" the 80-90 range. Think about engine oils for a moment for cars and motorcycles, the first number represents the viscosity during cold start up. I would feel more comfortable with 75-90 weight in your climate. However 80-90 is going to be perfectly fine. Motorcycle engineers know that motorcycles will not be ridden in extreme cold weather conditions anyway 🤙🏍️

[@MannyScoot]

you can spray WD40 inside and keep spinning the drive shaft until the WD40 comes out nice and clean...... then refill with the Mobil 1 ...also put the bike on the kickstand and that allows a bit of extra oil in the crankcase.....

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Excellent advice 🙋‍♂️, thank you. I will be doing another final drive oil change this summer and will use your tips. 🤙🏍️

[@crossdust6740]

could you do a video on replacing the starter motor please

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello and thank you for watching. I will certainly try. Once I come across one I sure will. Have a great week. 🤙🏍️

[@ricklehe]

Thanks for the video. I’m new to the ST13 world. What washer size did you use?

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello Richard thank you for watching,, the final drive bolt uses the same 14 mm crush washer as the oil drain plug washer. I do not know the size of the rubber o-ring that goes around the larger opening. I just asked for a new one anytime I'm near a Honda motorcycle dealership. Hope everything works out and have a wonderful weekend. I also hope you like the other videos within my video list. ❤️🤙🏍️

[@ClassicTrialsChannel]

Gear oil is cheap. ill replace it at the same time i do an engine oil change. i did find the fill cap was cracked on mine. had to get a new 1

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Good idea 🤙🏍️

[@stephenlane7951]

How many miles have you put on the ST utilizing Mobile 1 instead of the Honda brand of gear oil?

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello Stephen, thank you for watching, I have put about 7000 miles on the bike since the video was made. This hypoid oil from Mobil 1 has been used in the family for the last 10 years on other final drives and has performed excellent. Note that hypoid oil "branded" is still hypoid oil and Universal in the solid state final drives for motorcycles and cars. 75-90 weight is very Universal and works very well for our motorcycle final drives. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and ride safe ❤️🤙🏍️

[@stephenlane7951]

@@MotoTouringWorldWide Thank you for your reply and the detailed information. I will incorporate this into my future maintenance procedures. Hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving as well!

[@chapterk-2586]

We’re did you get you saddle bag guards

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello and thank you for watching. My bike came with side crash bars (tip over bars) when I bought it 5 years ago. I have seen them available at: www.st1300-accessories.co.uk/ and off and on within ST1300 forums and clubs. Hope you are able to find a pair. They have a saved my bags a few times. 🤙🏍️

[@dusanpetrovic2498]

SAE 80 mineral oil

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello Dusan. thank you for watching, This hypoid oil from Mobil 1 has been used in the family for the last 10 years on other final drives and has performed excellent. Note that hypoid oil "branded" is still hypoid oil and Universal in the solid state final drives for motorcycles and cars. 75-90 weight is very Universal and works very well for our motorcycle final drives. Mobil 1™ Syn Gear Lube LS is a supreme performance, synthetic, multi-purpose, SAE 75W-90 automotive gear lubricant designed to help meet the highest level performance in all types of operating conditions including limited slip applications, as well as, deliver outstanding power transfer performance. Compared to conventional hypoid gear lubricants, Mobil 1 Syn Gear Lube LS 75W-90 performs exceptionally over a wide range of temperatures. Mobil 1 Syn Gear Lube LS 75W-90 achieves this through a unique proprietary formulation, that deliver optimized viscosity-temperature properties together with the highest level of inherent formulation stability and helps to protect against thermal and oxidative degradation, wear and corrosion, viscosity loss associated with premature shearing. It also can be used in extended service and for aiding in fuel economy performance. Plus: Exceptional thermal stability and resistance to high temperature oxidation. Helps to extend gear and bearing life due to minimal deposits. Long seal life. Potential extended oil drain/service intervals. Outstanding protection against low speed/high torque wear and against high speed scoring. Capability to handle some of the severest driving conditions while delivering smooth efficient and reliable performance. Exceptional shear stability. Helps to retain viscosity and film strength under severe operating conditions to prevent wear. Excellent rust, staining and corrosion protection of copper and its alloys. Helps to reduce wear. Long component life. Enhanced frictional properties. Improved fuel economy and reduced operating costs. Outstanding low temperature fluidity versus mineral oils. Helps to reduce wear at start up and ease of start up even in arctic conditions. Good resistance to foaming. Helps to maintain film strength for reliable lubrication. Compatible with typical automotive seals and gaskets. Helps to minimize leakage and reduce contamination. Excellent limited-slip performance. Helps to reduce chatter and improve traction.

[@kanou56]

thank you very much

[@SoloBlack313]

nice!!!!

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Hello solo, and greetings from seattle, thank you for watching, have a wonderful week and enjoy the rest of our 2020, take care... 🤙🏍️🤙

[@andreasm2882]

Ja das ist einfach zu kompliziert. So schä, keine Werbung.

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Du bist so brav Andreas 🤙

[@motopasjapodhale]

you use oil 75w, this is not good oil. You must use 80w

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

Not true, 75w - 90w is the "RANGE" and meets all specifications and requirements for "STRAIGHT" 80w. Plus Mobile 1 is FULL SYNTHETIC. The same formula for engine oil. If it says to use "STRAIGHT" 30w engine oil (such as your car), you can use 5w - 40w which will fulfill the 30w requirement. Full info below: Compared to conventional hypoid gear lubricants, Mobil 1 Syn Gear Lube LS 75W-90 performs exceptionally over a wide range of temperatures. Mobil 1 Syn Gear Lube LS 75W-90 achieves this through a unique proprietary formulation, that deliver optimized viscosity-temperature properties together with the highest level of inherent formulation stability and helps to protect against thermal and oxidative degradation, wear and corrosion, viscosity loss associated with premature shearing. It also can be used in extended service and for aiding in fuel economy performance. Plus: Exceptional thermal stability and resistance to high temperature oxidation. Helps to extend gear and bearing life due to minimal deposits. Long seal life. Potential extended oil drain/service intervals. Outstanding protection against low speed/high torque wear and against high speed scoring. Capability to handle some of the severest driving conditions while delivering smooth efficient and reliable performance. Exceptional shear stability. Helps to retain viscosity and film strength under severe operating conditions to prevent wear. Excellent rust, staining and corrosion protection of copper and its alloys. Helps to reduce wear. Long component life. Enhanced frictional properties. Improved fuel economy and reduced operating costs. Outstanding low temperature fluidity versus mineral oils. Helps to reduce wear at start up and ease of start up even in arctic conditions. Good resistance to foaming. Helps to maintain film strength for reliable lubrication. Compatible with typical automotive seals and gaskets. Helps to minimize leakage and reduce contamination. Excellent limited-slip performance. Helps to reduce chatter and improve traction