Honda ST1300 (Pan European) Air Filter Change, Oil & Filter Change, Differential Fluid Change

[@straightchad8059]

Great video -- showing correct replacement parts , easy to understand and doesn't intimidate non - professional mechanic bike owners .

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@straightchad8059 Thanks, Chad!

[@andrewnewman6510]

Great video. I like the service videos along with the test rides. Keep up the good work.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@andrewnewman6510 Thanks, Andrew!

[@hovigdemirdjian1281]

Great video, thank you for sharing. There is a prop rod for the fuel tank that is stowed under the seat on the left side. Very handy to keep the fuel tank up.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thank you! I'll have to look for the prop rod. Cheers!

[@wdhewson]

She's a sophisticated machine, which I much prefer to the Gold Wing...............

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@wdhewson Me too. It just fits me better than the Wing. Cheers!

[@josephdangelo1503]

Wow John what a beautiful bike!!!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks, Joseph!

[@johnjaques342]

Congrats on the new ride. And here I thought you were getting a VFR😊 In my area of BC those have been used as police bikes in the past.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@johnjaques342 Thanks, John! I just got back from a two day, 370-mile ride on the ST. I can see why the police used them. Cheers!

[@johnjaques342]

@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Thats a nice long ride. I just got back from a 7 day 2000 km (1240 mile) ride on my refurbished 1990 FJ1200. It was great but planning to sell it now that I've scratched that itch

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@johnjaques342 Very cool 😎!

[@user-sh5dy5tr9d]

Good morning Jon ☕️. Well done video and edit. I've been guilty of not keeping up with tire pressure and causing cupping. My heavy VTX is a bit temperamental with the front tire. I'm looking forward to the ride video. Have a good weekend. Eric in NC

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@user-sh5dy5tr9d Thanks, Eric! I just got back from a two day, 370 mile trip on the ST. So, it was a great weekend! Cheers!

[@BiGDeE3]

nice bike ..

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@BiGDeE3 Thanks!

[@BiGDeE3]

@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 this is a 4 cylinder ?

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@BiGDeE3 It is a big V-4.

[@cerealtiller]

Just to say that the Final Drive is not a 'Diff' ,Diff is short for Differential which is a device for compensating for Speed differences when an Axle with 2 or more Wheels on it is Going around a Bend or Curve. that Honda has a 90 Degree BEVEL Drive to transmit power to it's Rear Wheel.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

Thanks for the clarification. Cheers!

[@paulscountry456]

I would buy a spare voltage regulator,cheap insurance ,bike batteries are good for a couple years maybe ,then they sulfate and this causes the voltage regulator to work overtime until the factory regulator burns up.Honda regulators of thar era may be cheap ones without a heat sink.I also recommend to carry a kickstand switch,these go out and will strand you, stopping the bike from starting,it's a very small cheap part.Those bikes are remarkably nimble at low speeds I see cops hear thread those through traffic and I would take one over a Harley anyday for a duty bike.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@paulscountry456 Those are great tips, Paul!

[@ammartm1]

I went to Honda dealer today he said brake and clutch they both use brakes fluid is that right

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@ammartm1 Yes, that's correct!

[@KennethMayo-h9h]

Most of my bikes over the years were 70s 80s bike usually put the weight the bike called for just used a good automotive oil never synthetic didnt really get the motorcycle specific oil hell I'm dropping that oil every 3000 miles but sure there's a difference between bike and car oil

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@KennethMayo-h9h Right on, Kenneth. The main difference is that bike oil is formulated for the wet clutch and transmission, which also run in the engine oil. Cheers!

[@paulwarrington1966]

Might as well get a car! 😂

[@liberals_destroy_everythin2497]

Is this your first bike that has so much bodywork? Are you rethinking your purchase yet? 🙂 (I've owned a couple of maxi-scooters with too much plastic and labor. Such bikes have had their allure for me, but I think I am finished with them in my old age.)

[@petev.9357]

Same. Having owned one of these in my past, I don't miss all the hassles with the Tupperware. That location for the oil filter...Wow. Still, despite the weight, it was a fast sporty bike.

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@liberals_destroy_everythin2497 I've had many fully-faired motorcycles at this point. The Honda ST1300 bodywork is well-designed for the most part and pretty easily removable. Though it's an extra step to remove and replace, the wind protection is much appreciated on the type of rides this bike is designed for. Cheers!

[@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538]

@@petev.9357 Right on!