Author Topic: Service (Read 2057 times)

Bulldog · « **on:** August 10, 2020, 12:16:02 AM »

Hi Guys
I am in the northern suburbs just bought a ST 1300.... it’s only done 7000 klm
The previous owner says it was serviced a year ago.... to make sure I want to
Get it serviced... who/where do you guys take your machines?
Many thanks
Bulldog

CallMeSteve · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2020, 07:11:33 AM »

Hi Bulldog, welcome to the forum. You’ll find a heap of helpful folks here. You’ve got yourself a nice bike there.

The answer to your question will depend on which city’s Northern Suburbs.

I’m in Brisbane, and I take mine to Brisbane Motorcycles at Windsor. They are not the cheapest, but the know the ST very well since they do the servicing on the police ST1300’s. Their customer service is impeccable.

Others will chime in with some cheaper but also good options.

Cheers,
Steve.

Williamson · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2020, 08:35:28 AM »

Quote from: CallMeSteve on August 10, 2020, 07:11:33 AM

The answer to your question will depend on which city’s Northern Suburbs.

Yeah, that would help.

In Melbourne, Max at ProGear in Epping was my go to guy - but he has shut up shop, Motoworx in Eltham has moved to Bendigo, High Octane in Thomastown, a mate (who is very knowledgable on all things Honda) recommends them - but I have not been there yet. Did have the ST1300 booked in for 60K service and tyres, but cancelled due to COVID restrictions.

So, I don't know. I usually do my own oil & filter changes, plenty of members will be willing to assist on those, especially if there's a chin wag and a beer involved. More involved items I take to a shop, just not sure myself at the moment.

Shiney · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2020, 09:10:33 AM »

Another one in Brisbane is Mobile Motorcycle Maintenance (Brisbane QLD)
He even offers a discount for OzSTOC

Bulldog · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2020, 12:18:00 PM »

Sorry guys
North of Perth wa lol

Brock · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2020, 12:54:01 PM »

Well there is Westcoast Honda in Joondalup, most of the WA guys do there own servicings..

How far north of Perth are you?? I am in Kinross (Joondalup)

Bulldog · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2020, 01:06:04 PM »

Hi Brock
I am just up the road from you in Jindalee

Bulldog · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2020, 01:16:38 PM »

Do you need any special tools etc to service yourself?
All the plastic is complicated enough lol

Brock · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2020, 02:03:14 PM »

No special tools, just a normal socket and screw driver or two.

Somewhere there will be a link to how to service the 1300

Here is a link for the oil change.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRDJOXX-XDY

Bulldog · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2020, 02:27:40 PM »

Thanks Brock

Bulldog · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2020, 04:05:41 PM »

Hi guys
Just got a quote for oil and filter change $290... west coast Honda
Sounds a bit steep ?

sirchilly · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2020, 04:35:27 PM »

Hi Bulldog, welcome to the forum, you'll find lots of great info from a most dedicated group of ST owners,and as Brock says most guys do there own servicing however i myself do the intermediate service and then get Ken Hubbard of Innaloo ....KH service and repairs (an ex Honda Mechanic from Rick Gill) to do any technical stuff and my St is about to clock over the magical first 100,000kms his no is 0403932245 tell him Chris sent you

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2020, 04:44:37 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog on August 11, 2020, 04:05:41 PM

Hi guys
Just got a quote for oil and filter change $290... west coast Honda
Sounds a bit steep ?

Sounds bloody steep to me!

It's not hard to do an oil & filter change yourself and at that price I'd certainly be considering it.

You can buy good quality oil & a filter for under a hundred bucks...even less if you can get the oil on "special".

Oil: https://tinyurl.com/yye74985
Filter: https://tinyurl.com/y33hhkd7

Good luck!

Biggles · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2020, 06:41:44 PM »

Quote from: ruSTynutz on August 11, 2020, 04:44:37 PM

It's not hard to do an oil & filter change yourself and at that price I'd certainly be considering it.

You can buy good quality oil & a filter for under a hundred bucks...even less if you can get the oil on "special".

I get my oil from an auto shop (Super Cheap Auto on east coast) and use the Ryco filter. I price my oil changes, including rear drive, under $50.

I dare you to ask what's the best oil to use!

Brock · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2020, 07:37:05 PM »

Quote

I dare you to ask what's the best oil to use!

Biggles
You almost got a ten day lockdown for that

If you want to know about oils, look in here'

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?board=69.0

Bulldog · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2020, 07:45:14 PM »

Thanks guys
Think I will try and do it myself
Looks pretty straight forward on you tube ?

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2020, 10:22:46 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog on August 11, 2020, 04:05:41 PM

Hi guys
Just got a quote for oil and filter change $290... west coast Honda
Sounds a bit steep ?

Honda oil is about $100 and Honda filter say $20 that leaves $170, yes a little high.

Bulldog · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2020, 12:15:15 AM »

Yeah I thought so

Williamson · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2020, 05:31:32 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on August 11, 2020, 10:22:46 PM

Honda oil is about $100 and Honda filter say $20 that leaves $170, yes a little high.

Penrite from Supercheap, usually around $50 on special - I'll buy 2 x 4 litre and wait for the next special.

Filters - if you are in for the long haul buy in bulk, 5 x Ryco for $75 off eBay.

Tools - basic will do, but to make it a little easier, one of these https://www.amazon.com/Motivx-Tools-Filter-Wrench-Engines/dp/B00Y5JWW1W will help.

Skill - if I can, anyone can, you may even be able to do it without spilling any oil, but that skill has somehow evaded me. But next time ....

Bulldog · « **Reply #19 on:** August 12, 2020, 05:56:07 PM »

Thanks Williamson

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