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Title: Honda Durability
Post by: Williamson on February 06, 2025, 07:50:08 AM
My 2011 build, first registered 2013, ST1300 is currently in the shop getting a major service before hitting the road to Toowoomba.  Had a call from the mechanic advising that a fork seal is leaking.   Apart from tyres, brakes, filters and fluids, this is the first item requiring maintenance in just over 75,000km.  I'm disappointed that Honda can't build more durable motorcycles.
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Shillas on February 06, 2025, 09:00:36 AM
My 2008 ST1300 is getting its major service next week before the trip to Toowoomba.

At 204000km, she needs new head gaskets, brake discs & pads & fork seals done.

Very disappointed about the durability of Honda motorcycles.
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Bodø on February 06, 2025, 10:24:18 AM
At 204000km, she needs new head gaskets, brake discs & pads & fork seals done.

Very disappointed about the durability of Honda motorcycles.

If it makes you feel any better I just got the Kwaka back from a 201'000km service and it needed new rocker cover seals.
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Williamson on February 06, 2025, 10:29:32 AM

At 204000km, she needs ..... fork seals done.


I see a pattern, perhaps there was a faulty batch, perhaps Honda should do a recall!


If it makes you feel any better I just got the Kwaka back from a 201'000km service and it needed new rocker cover seals.


I see the problem, Honda has been sourcing seals from Kawasaki.
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Langers on February 06, 2025, 10:39:06 AM
I had my fork seals done a number of times - and then I took it to a specialist motorcycle suspension business. Outcome? Fork seals fixed and cheaper than the dealer.
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Nigel on February 06, 2025, 03:10:15 PM
I`d love to comment but that would cause me grief! :Like:
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Jdbiker on February 06, 2025, 05:04:43 PM
Great Expectations 🤓
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Brock on February 06, 2025, 06:56:12 PM
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Great Expectations 🤓

Good title for a book....

OK, leaving now for the norty corner..
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Jdbiker on February 06, 2025, 07:49:53 PM
😂
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Shillas on February 06, 2025, 07:52:21 PM
The durability of the ST1300 is creating Hard Times

No Thoroughfare without the service though.

I'll join you in the norty corner....
Title: Re: Honda Durability
Post by: Jdbiker on February 06, 2025, 08:02:33 PM
You Sir are very erudite🤓