XT1200Z full service (pads and plugs included)

Almost full service on my XT1200Z. We will replace:
-Oil
-Oil filter
-Air filter
-Spark plugs
-Brake pads
-final gear oil (shaft)
To be clear when I add silicone this is the solution used most of the time to prevent water leaking in but it is your decision if you want to do that. Also this is not required for bikes built in 2014 onward as these have a modified cylinder head to solve this problem.
Cover the throttle bodies to prevent dirt from falling in. I forgot to do it here and in my check coil pack video as I'm focusing on the video making rather than the bike. I will be better in the future :-)
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[@thomaseberhart7304]

Important: Always, before removing the spark plugs, blow out all dust and debris and any residue from the access to the sparks! Everything in there will fall into the engine otherwise. If you don’t have compressed air use a vacuum cleaner after loosening all dirt with a paint brush...

[@timogronroos4642]

Maybe you can use compressed air from a spray bottle used when working with computers. Also it might be good to change the plugs first and oil in the end? So if some debris will get in, it might go our with the oil change.

[@BRZDR]

@@timogronroos4642 If debris falls into your pistons, your piston heads and cylinders could get damaged and you will not see if fall into the oil sump. That's why you need to be careful when changing your plugs or checking for top dead centre. Do not stick anything wooden into those holes or you may have pieces of wood left in your cylinders. Be careful with metal not to scratch any surfaces inside your cylinders, etc. Be slow, thorough and methodical and you will be fine :)

[@cavscout62]

From a 30 year mechanic my friend, stop using the wrench on your oil filter! If you read the directions on the filter you will find that the correct way is to turn it down too contact and then turn another 1/2 - 3/4 turn BY HAND. There is a reason for this and it’s the seal. Other than that you do a great job servicing your bike and I’m sure you have encouraged many many people who have wanted to DIY but lacked the confidence to do so until they watched you’re video. A small c-clamp works very well to push the piston in on your caliper and if it’s going to be a few minutes before you reinstall it a piece of wood will hold it in the retracted position.

[@Freedomachine]

Hi, and thanks for the advice. If you look I don't make a full turn. It's just that tool that is very slippery and it looks like I'm tightening like a gorilla. In fairness I should mention not to overtighten it so I take your point. In regards to the C-Clamp thanks again for the advice. I have the habit to avoid pulling out every tool that I have but it would certainly make it easier.

[@essjay9836]

I'm a little bit mechanically minded but definitely not experienced and what was usually simple 5-10+ years ago, the difficulty and fiddliness has increased exponentially in the modern era for whatever reason so I'll admit there was a bit of trepidation and anxiety in kicking off ... but for me this is the ABSOLUTE 'Go-To' video tutorial when you want to have a crack at servicing your Super Tenere yourself (in my case the 2010 model) ... some very minor points as suggested elsewhere on here, I'd lay a protective cloth over the carbie barrels (which he's acknowledged - I apologise but I don't know the lad's name), I'd blow / vacuum out the top of the barrels to remove any loose dirt, I wouldn't tighten the oil drain plugs that 'hard' and I'd put an old rag over the rear rim to soak up the excess / dripping shaft drive oil ... but aside of those minor, minor issues, this video, will definitely save you mega $$$'s and give you a very, very decent amount of self satisfaction.

[@lynxparis78]

Great tutorial for ST10 owners . Bravo !

[@pdrhound]

Tony's tip of the day. After oil drains, take bike off stand and lean bike as far as you can left and right. Another cup or so of dirty oil will come out (thanks Jaxon). Buy a cap type filter wrench for $5 to remove the filter. It is small and is in my tool kit always. I have strong hands and never use a wrench to tighten the oil filter. Never had it leak. Also remove shifter from pivot and lube it up a bit.

[@robinjameshartley7673]

I'm so grateful for this video. It gave me the assurance I needed to crack on and get the servicing done myself. I recently changed my oil and air filters, oil and plugs. However I was not expecting such difficulty replacing the air box. I was stuck for about 40 mins trying to get the circlip on the breather pipe to resecure the pipe to the box. Eventually I used a jubilee clip. I wish I knew that I needed circlip pliers before beginning because besides that hiccup the whole thing was a breeze. I used a magentic spark plug remover tool and it made it very easy. Thanks again, and thanks from my bike also.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching. It is a thought one indeed. In my next videos I will try to advise more on tools and difficulties that one might encounter.

[@hock4540]

Great job brother! Thanks for taking the time to film and post.

[@damoreilly2004]

Have the same bike in the Midlands, great reference if I decide to service it myself in the future, thanks

[@dougm9007]

Great video very well done! Someone else made the comment but it’s buried: brake specific grease on the brake caliper slide pins only. I made the mistake of using wheel bearing grease once and it eroded the rubber boots.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching. I use Lithium grease which is used in cv joints and so on. It is completely fine with rubber parts but might not be as good as dedicated silicone. Unfortunately I only ever use the lithium one but I will follow your advice on my next service.

[@XS750F]

Thanks, this is a really clear demonstration on how to service the XT1200. You've given me the confidence to change the spark plugs on mine. This is a job I have been dreading as there seemed to be so many parts to remove and awkward access points, but you have shown that if you use the correct tools and allow sufficient time it seems relatively straightforward.

[@Freedomachine]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your words.

[@XS750F]

Hi, Hope you're well and managing to avoid anything to do with Corona. I have just successfully changed the spark plugs in my XT1200 by following your excellent video. All very straightforward, although re-connecting the airbox to the engine breather pipe was a pain. Thanks again for your help. If you get round to changing the coolant and flushing the radiator on your XT1200 please make a video of how you do it, I'm sure there are plenty of people like me that would be interested to see how its done properly. Best Regards

[@Freedomachine]

Glad it was helpful. I will soon start doing videos again. I moved home so the last year was a bit busy.

[@Rossi_954]

Great movie Marco! I have to disassemble half a motorcycle in my CBR to have access to individual parts 😬

[@SaulCasas]

thank you! I watched it in detail all the way through. Awesome tutorial! Will be doing full service on my tenere in the next weekend or two.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching 😊 cover the throttle bodies when you work on the spark plugs. I forgot to do it. You don't want some dirt to fly straight in.

[@seanpeters3968]

Thanks for the video. Did a complete service today on my S10. Runs fine again!😁

[@user-ok1cy3dx8k]

Отличное видео по самостоятельному обслуживанию этого мотоцикла. Благодарю за ваш труд. Только купил такой мотоцикл и теперь буду использовать ваше видео . Ещё раз спасибо!

[@Freedomachine]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@gilbertoferreira2149]

Hi buddy, thanks for sharing your skills, your videos are super helpful for someone who loves to do his own maintenance without paying hds $ in disqualified dealers. I did an long trip on mine and it needs some careful, your video will so helpful on all this services that I need. Thanks and be safe. By the way, people need to discover this amazing bike, I'm super happy to do a decision to buy an Chuppatenere.

[@j-rdrapeau3875]

Thank you! Your video will be a great reference.

[@Yamalover78]

Nice video, nice roads and countryside 👌🏻

[@M.M-84]

wonderful work i needed this thank you

[@joecsapo]

very good mate thanks, I'll do it myself next time

[@richardmourdock2719]

Excellent instructional information. Done at a nice pace with all the right points emphasized... I would have preferred the music of the crows to the background, but a minor point, compared to my compliments for a good job.

[@Freedomachine]

😂😂😂😂Thanks for watching all my videos🙏🙏🙏 I'll try music next time. It's just a pain most non copyright music is not very interesting to keep it nice and professional 😁

[@peterjackson2722]

Another great video. Thank you!

[@Freedomachine]

Thank you very much!!

[@skuoka]

Muy buen video....A great video....Regards from México. (I'am Super Tenere 2015 owner)

[@OldOne.OO1]

شكرا لمجهودك العظيم

[@andresalaskeno2710]

Ver y nice job. Thanks !!

[@luath1634]

Thank you, very helpful video

[@tapin13]

perfect video! thanks!

[@damoreilly2004]

Looking forward to the longnorwayround video btw

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks. Need to get a new laptop for LongNorwayRound. Will be another month or so.

[@zyncarla]

Really enjoyed the video keep up the good work. Can try flipping the copper washers around for the oil gives them a slightly different crushing point but I would replace them after the 2nd oil charge

[@Freedomachine]

I have to be very honest. I never changed the washer and never had a leak. These don't seem to be copper washers from what I remember so should be harder. I will try and replace them the next time. I guess I'm lucky but I never remember to get those washers before starting the job. Don't copy me I'd say 😊

[@jorgesantoine24]

Nice video...i would like to upgrade my bike....I have old Tt600re but after seeing all the complexity of new Tenere, thinking better hang on to old Tt... these jobs are much simpler on old air cooled engine

[@vanjkasiki]

Bravo thank you for this very good instruction video : )

[@johndoe9122]

Thx a lot, that`s really helpful!

[@rafaeltiburon6645]

merci pour ces infos!!!

[@monchitoscalecrawling5035]

Never pry open a caliper pushing on the pistón....use the old pads. Nice tutorial

[@houfanikarim]

Bravo my Dear

[@michaelbrogan6412]

this was awesome

[@Austinslaw]

Very helpful man, thanks!

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@kaiwanwudtiwai9152]

Thank you.

[@paulredmond4245]

I cable tie around the top,large o-ring under the rubber skirt and small o-ring between the rubber rims,applying ACF 50 all over the rubber and shaft and pop them in ,12000km still look brand new .

[@paulredmond4245]

Email me @[e-mail] for photos (Paul from Dublin)

[@americandude3825]

This is amazing.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@suedpool]

Sehr hilfreich, vielen Dank

[@Freedomachine]

No problem. Thanks for watching 😊

[@ColoradoMotoAdventures]

This video was great. I also own the same Super Tenere. I am subscribed!

[@Freedomachine]

Thank you very much!

[@terranno]

Great job, I use red rubber grease for the same thing ,my st was running really rough it was the coils had corroded.

[@Freedomachine]

Interesting. Would it be a permanent solution? I would prefer to avoid the silicone if I could. It is a mess to deal with every time you want to inspect or change the spark plugs.

[@terranno]

Easy to clean and replace when going in there again

[@mosesngatiah6365]

Do you need to o pull the whole casing out to replace the air filter?

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching. The box needs to come out only to work on the engine (sprk plugs, valve clearance...). To replace the filter you can unscrew the cover from the top.

[@ukgardener973]

Thanks

[@Albertodogiro]

Muito bom. SHOW🔝

[@oliviermartinez2037]

good job…...

[@tobin857]

What was the extension u used for the far right plug thanks great video and also great trip u had

[@saanko8742]

I really appreciate your videos. For draining the oil shouldn’t we put the bike on side stand?

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching☺️ There is no difference. Service manual doesn't specify this as the two drain plugs would be the lowest point regardless of how you place it.

[@materossini6434]

Great video. Which brake pads brand is good to you for this bike? Thanks 👍

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching 😊 i don't remember what brand I used here but in my past experience OEM are the ones that will give you te best results also in terms of longevity.

[@bielbills]

My friend, you should never return dirty pistons on the brake calipers. You must clean them up before return them.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks. I should have mentioned it in the video but I would say it is not essential if the pistons are in normal condition. As also explained on page 4-45 of the service manual and in my video, you can change the pads without removing the calipers and this would not allow for any cleaning and in fact cleaning the pistons is not mentioned on the service manual. Nevertheless I agree with you that it might be a good Idea to use some brake cleaner to get the dirt away from the seals.

[@Teneroad]

Hi, nice video! In order to remove spark plugs can i use like regular tools or i need those special ones that you used? Thanks!

[@Freedomachine]

Hi, thanks for watching the video. The tools I use are standard. I just tape them together so they don't get stuck inside when I pull them out. You can also use a spark plugs socket.

[@1000vstrom]

Thanks for the exellent video, is it necessery to use silicon on the ignition coils, is it recommendet from Yamaha?

[@Freedomachine]

Hi sorry I missed a couple of messages. Very busy moving into a new home. The silicone will prevent water from getting in. It is a common problem with the ST. This is a good way to prevent it but it is not recommended by Yamaha.

[@andresalaskeno2710]

Only in 2013 and earlier models. Head cylinders covers changed un 2014 and up so that water doesnt get stucked into the pipes and p!ugs.

[@Freedomachine]

Yes forgot to mention that. Thanks

[@jeremynachbar3205]

How often are you changing the air filter? How bad were the plugs? Original? Great video

[@Freedomachine]

I change the filter every two oil changes. The spark plugs were bad as my bike suffered from the ignition coils water ingress problem. If you have a gen one I would do the sparks and make sure it is properly sealed.

[@411shammy]

Good video, but maybe you should use a torque wrench on some of those bolts ?

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching. If you go through my valve clearance video you see that I use one for critical engine work. For the rest I use my experience. But I also get your point in terms of really helping others if they don't have that experience. I'm clarifying torque for all the bolts on my recent valve clearance video for that exact reason and I intend to do so for all my future videos. In other words you are absolutely right. I should have used a torque wrench.

[@robinjameshartley7673]

I might have missed it, but what size sparkplug removal tool do you need? This is new to me, very grateful for the video

[@Freedomachine]

No you didn't miss it. I missed to mention it. I guess we all are always learning something. the socket is size 18 and it has to be a spark plug socket or you will struggle to remove the plugs.

[@robinjameshartley7673]

@@Freedomachine 18mm? After I asked I tried searching around and found 16mm plugs being sold for this bike. Strange. I have a 2010, are they definitely 18mm? After seeing your video I am confident to change them myself which would be a first for me, thank you for the whole video it really helps

[@Freedomachine]

@@robinjameshartley7673 Really sorry. It is indeed a 16. I was convinced for some reason it was an 18. I went to check in the garage and as you say it is a 16.

[@robinjameshartley7673]

@@Freedomachine oh I'm glad I checked, thanks so much for your help. I'll order the bits and sort my bike out!

[@rugby3874]

You don't have to take the black plastic skid plate off to change the oil if you get the right oil filter wrench.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for the advice ☺️ The wrench that I have works with plastic on but it is more awkward. Not very video friendly.

[@Freedomachine]

Also contrary to what I do you should cover the throttle bodies which I forgot. Just in case you decide to service the video! Also watch the front pad replacement fully as you don't have to remove the callipers.

[@Xandersfield]

how many miles on those gear oil & bikes odometer? thats a good final drive, oil seems still clean.

[@Freedomachine]

Not sure. I got the bike second hand and just changed everything. Thanks for watching 😊

[@dennisherreid5393]

why you make drain bolts too tight?

[@andrewrobertson8247]

Great vid, thanks, but reconnecting that breather hose to the air box took me soooooo long. How awkward is it, or is it me?

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks 😊 I changed that clamp in my valve adjustment video with a normal one. It is much easier now

[@andrewrobertson8247]

@@Freedomachine I going to do the same, bike has a no start issue as of yesterday. Caught in heavy rain after having had an ecu flash. 🙁

[@jdgetcbzhjsjeklas]

That was awesome. Thanks.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@jkristjanvalk]

You don't get a correct oil sight glass reading when the bike is on a center stand, but 3.4l of 10W-40 oil weighs 2913g so what I like to do is put the oil can on a kitchen scale, zero it, pour and weigh and work till I hit -2913g on the scale :) In practice this is all meaningless of course, your method works good enough for the purpose.

[@elasrissam]

Hello brother Thank you for this wonderful video I would like to know the spark plug reference number

[@Freedomachine]

Sorry I missed this comment. Don't have it at hand right now but any OEM part site or a motorbike shop will have it. Just look for your bike no matter what year.

[@EfficientMan]

Hello, do you know if engine has to be removed from the frame to perform valve adjustment?

[@Freedomachine]

It would be much easier to perform the adjustment but the complication of removing the engine is much worse than performing the work with the engine in place. So in other words no you don't need to remove the engine but it is not going to be fun for you to do the job. Everything is very hard to access

[@EfficientMan]

@@Freedomachine Thanks a lot. As someone who does not want to spend anymore resources for finding good and honest mechanics I do all maintenance myself. It has been evolved now permanently that servicing is part of the fun of having a motorcycle. Not able to do the regular maintenance is serious concern. I was considering this bike as my next but I have doubts now, I realise what difficult access to parts of the engine is, frustration and swearing outside... I watched someone else also who said that engine has to be removed for this task. At least the radiator is not on the way, I am not sure.

[@Freedomachine]

I don't believe the valve adjustment should be a decision maker. It will take a bit longer and with the right tools and a bit of patience you will get it done. The models from 2014 onwards are extremely reliable and honestly you will save a lot of time because there won't be much to fix. Check what's involved in a GS clutch replacement and you won't worry about the valve adjustment after that.

[@Mekmalatya]

Selam usta Yamalube ? Nasıl tavsiye edermisin Yamalube vs Motul ?

[@Freedomachine]

Hi and thanks for watching ☺️ Unfortunately I'm not sure if I'm understanding the question. Googe translator is doing a poor job at it. Yamalube is a rebranded oil manufactured by different companies. For instance in Canada i think it is Imperial Oil Co. (Esso) while in the states it is CITGO. This can change over time. Yamaha gives a set of specifications and the lowest bidder gets the right to brand their oil Yamalube. There is really nothing special about it. Many brands can achieve same or better quality. I highly doubt that yamalube is better than Motul, Castrol or Silcolene which are very specialized and have a much larger adoption rate. Motul is doing an excellent job for me but I have no issue changing to something else

[@Mekmalatya]

I understand, thank you very much 💙

[@ugur3638]

what do you use plugs model ?

[@Freedomachine]

NGK CPR8EB-9. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@ErmaTheKitteh]

the brake sliding bolts are only to be greased with SILICONE grease, nothing else.

[@Freedomachine]

Correct. I think I mention on the video that it is good to put some locking glue but can't remember exactly. In any case it should not be a problem if one choose to add some.

[@kennymaster900]

dont worry crows are animals = they r cool !

[@Freedomachine]

If they'd just shut up for a while 😂 Thanks for watching ☺️

[@Mekmalatya]

radiator water change ?

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching😊 I will do that soon

[@Mekmalatya]

@@Freedomachine thank you I am waiting 🤗

[@DARisse-ji1yw]

All that to change an air filter ???

[@Freedomachine]

Yeah a lot of screws to get there but it is easy. Also I'm taking off the entire box because I need to access the spark plugs. If you change only the filter, taking off the top will be enough.

[@jamesbrace3212]

What is the purpose of the silicone

[@Freedomachine]

Water entrance. The gen 1 suffers a lot from this problem.

[@OldOne.OO1]

@@Freedomachine hi... My s10 is 2019. Should me use silicone or no

[@Freedomachine]

Silicone is a very solid solution but messy when you have to clean it the next time you service the spark plugs. Some people use grease instead. If you ride in a lot of rain then i would definitely recommend it.

[@rugby3874]

You tightened the oil filter to tight.And you dont have to change the spark plugs the first service.

[@Freedomachine]

I doubt you can judge by watching a video how tight the filter is. Trust me it is not tight. In regards to the sparks I never mentioned it was the first service. The bike has 80,000km

[@cmondons]

Good video but as rugby said, the oil filter should be screwed on by hand only and not using a tool.

[@Freedomachine]

The tool is very slippery. I've seen oil filter tignet by hand come loose. Normally it's tigned by hand without force and then less than a turn with tool. I'm not paying much attention to it as I feel when it is too tight and never had a problem. Thanks for watching.

[@tonysmith3219]

The bike should be on the sidestand to empty out the oil.

[@MarcoBelcastro]

Hi Tony thanks for the advice. If you check page 3-25 of the service manual they don't mention the side stand. For many bikes with center stand it does not matter how you drain it unless it is clearly stated in the manual. Also I did drain it both ways but the oil that comes out is the same.

[@zyncarla]

Center stand is fine for the super ten

[@tonysmith3219]

@@zyncarla no its not

[@Lt_Tragg]

Great service tutorial. But, yikes! No need to ham fist tight that oil filter on installing. A good snugging by hand all necessary.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching. Belt is slipping a lot so I'm pulling to get some grip. That filter is not tight at all.

[@Taganskii]

Тормозные колодки меняются без снятия суппорта за пару минут.

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching. I explain that later in the video.

[@c2protect]

Way too much torque on the bolts and the filter. I hope they come back off without stripping it first.

[@Freedomachine]

The belt is slipping because I touched it with oily hands. This is why I pull so hard. Done the change many times since without problems. Other bolts were tightened just fine. Thanks for watching.

[@c2protect]

@@Freedomachine my point is. It doesn't need to be that tight. Really only hand tight. They're a real problem of they get too tight, they expand and then you have to cut them off or use a punch in which is completely unnecessary. Just watching out for a fellow YAMAHA rider.

[@sandwaves5642]

Not as half as horrible as Honda CB650F, but still a JOB to do.... "looking forward" to adjust the valves...🤢

[@Freedomachine]

Thanks for watching. Doing the valves right now. Video should be out in few weeks