Honda VFR1200 Final drive oil change (Crosstourer)

This is a brief video showing what's involved in doing a final drive oil change on my Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Please consult your workshop manual to verify any torque settings or oil suitability if attempting this yourself. Thanks for watching and please feel free to subscribe to the channel to catch any new videos.

[@jfro5867]

Good tip for you Mitch. Before removing any delicate bolt or filler plug that you are concerned about, put a ‘dab’ of tippex on both the plug and housing to mark their positions. Even if you can’t torque them up properly afterwards (for whatever reason) you can be confident you won’t over tighten them or snap anything off. Also it’s a good idea to rotate the wheel a few times when draining to ensure any oil captured in the gears is allowed to escape. Overfilling can over pressurize the drive unit and cause leaks. I know you measured with a syringe but I’m pretty sure the oil level should be checked on the side stand (not centre stand). As a fellow CT owner enjoying the vlogs 👍

[@VFRMitch]

Thanks for the great tips regarding marking the bolts and spinning the wheel. Due to the access I had to the bike when I did it, the bike could not be moved onto the centre stand to rotate the wheel. All the work and refilling was carried out on the side stand. Thanks for commenting. I’m glad you enjoy them 👍

[@kevinbonardt2104]

Great video VFRMitch. And it looks like you are learning more skills to improve video quality, such as the photos and text that you added. Really helpful! Thanks for all your efforts.

[@VFRMitch]

It’s finding the time to do it ! I’m still working a normal week and can only find a bit of time on the occasional weekend. Thank you for the kind comment. I have a few ideas in mind moving the Channel forwards but it’ll be into next year before the format may change a little. I still have a few garage based videos to come. Then I can’t wait to get back out on it. Stay safe .

[@kevinbonardt2104]

Don't feel rushed into making them! All in good time.... 😃👍

[@fu1968]

換這傳動軸機油算很簡單，唯一必須注意的是加油螺絲裝回去時的扭力不可太大，否則容易轉斷（本人慘痛經驗），螺絲不是鋼的材質，一顆加油螺絲約600台幣，還要從國外叫貨，因為武漢肺炎關係也，等了數月。建議依照手冊標示扭力，用扭力板手來鎖

[@Max-rl8dw]

Good video! I did just mine few days ago!! Easy job! I did put a Motul HD 80/90 gl4/gl5! Good luck, crosstourer is great bike!

[@VFRMitch]

Cheers. It really is a simple job. I’ll be doing it regularly now I have some spare oil. It’s a very underrated bike. They’ll never build another with the V4.

[@Max-rl8dw]

I have got a new bike 2017mod last jear! Now the bike is 10000km and i did chanage diff , and engine oil to! Every 10000km i m going to do the same!! It cost little and is easy!!! 😃👍

[@thebingleywheeler]

Another good one 👍

[@VFRMitch]

Cheers mate 👍

[@williamrae9954]

Remember to anneal both washers...ie,heat them red hot on a cooker ring,and drop them(with tongs) into cold water,so they re-crush once tightened...same with sump plug washers,etc!

[@trevorphillips3055]

If they're copper. The fill plug might be a rubber o ring. I wouldn't bother annealing, easier to replace. I buy them in bulk in various sizes so I've pretty much always got what I need to hand.

[@jesusmerino251]

Buen trabajo!!! 👍

[@VFRMitch]

Gracias 👍

[@Grahamvfr]

Good clear video thanks. Syringe did look more like I had flicked to an xhamster(whatever that is lol) video though.

[@VFRMitch]

😂 Thanks for the comment. Oils not the easiest stuff to measure accurately so I thought outside the box. Seems like a decent idea I hope.

[@lastnight3328]

How often does the final drive oil need to be replaced?

[@VFRMitch]

Hi Benjamin. It’s always safest to consult your service book or Honda dealer. I might be wrong but I think it’s done on mileage. I’m changing mine now every engine oil change as I have lots of oil left and it’s only a very quick job.

[@camilopaez8927]

Cada cuantos kilómetros se debe hacer este cambio de aceite?

[@VFRMitch]

The manual should say. Unfortunately I don’t have it to hand. I think it’s every couple of years or 10k miles whichever comes first. You might need to check this.

[@irokromkrom6534]

today I also changed the oil in the cardan drive, today I had a situation, the oil filler screw fired from the pressure when unscrewing and I can honestly say that I have no idea why maybe someone has an answer to this situation? and there is still nothing on the connection of the drive with these 4 large nuts on the connection I had dirty from dried dirt with oil. Should I worry about this? some renovation?

[@VFRMitch]

Maybe the drive was previously overfilled and was under pressure? Sorry I’m not technical enough to give you an answer.

[@irokromkrom6534]

@@VFRMitch and it's hard to search on the net. and when to replace the coolant and brake fluid?

[@VFRMitch]

@@irokromkrom6534 Brake fluid is normally max 3 years. Every year if doing it yourself.if you are on any of the Facebook groups it’s with you asking. Someone will know for certain 👍

[@tomaskubik5355]

After oil change, lets go ride ( to warm up oil insdie), then gently unlock oil filler to balance pressure and lock oil filler again. (Sory for my bad english :)

[@pkngeny]

That breathing.......😳😳

[@VFRMitch]

I have a cold on it’s way and was using a new mic which picked everything up 🤣

[@colincommander1683]

You should lett the diff get hot first then all the oil will drain a lot easier!! Mate !!!

[@VFRMitch]

Quiet correct and I should have rotated the wheel to make sure it was all out. Not a bad first effort thought. Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍