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Honda ST1300 Section => Oils, Oil Filters & Servicing ST1300 => Topic started by: simo on May 15, 2015, 04:20:23 PM
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I have just received my ST1300 (2005 model) which I purchased interstate. The bike has sat in a garage for 5 years. It only has 6800 km on it and has not been serviced since 2010.
I have replaced the oil and filter. I also replaced the rear drive oil as it was down quite a bit. The clutch fluid was a dark brown, so I replaced that yesterday. I picked up a Mityvac off Ebay and it did a great job.
The brake fluid looks very clean through the viewing glass, but I suspect that it is also about 10 years old.
Question: should I still change the brake fluid as it looks crystal clear?
What other items should I be checking on this bike?
Thanks Guys,
John
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I'd do the brake fluid anyway.........can't hurt. Just make sure you follow the correct sequence http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=4116.msg42348#msg42348 (http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=4116.msg42348#msg42348)
Tyres might be issue if they're over 5 or 6 years of age......date code on side of tyre should give you that info.
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Thanks Alan,
OK, I thought it may be wise to change the brake fluid, but didn't know if I was doing an over kill.
I think I have found the date code and it is VDB3705. I am not sure if that is the code or not, but I am sure they are the original Bridgestone tyres when the bike was originally purchased in 2005.
There is plenty of tread. Why would you think there could be an issue with these tyres?
John
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The tyres, even though only having travelled 6800 Ks will need to be replaced due to age,. After ten years the compound will have hardened, meaning that the tyres could shred rapidly under you while underway.
It is far safer to spend an extra $500 or so and be certain of good rubber.
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Thanks Brock, I am convinced. I have just spoke with Scotty's of Ringwood and they have some Pilot Road Tyres in stock. I am going over in the morning for fitting.
It is not worth trying to stretch it out when safety is at stake.
The forum is great for getting sound advice
John
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Hi Simo, you should also be changing coolant........I would change all oils and fluids as a matter of course....also as Brock said, book it in for new tyres... play it safe.......................... :wht11
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OK, I will change the coolant. I have booked it in for new tyres. They are being fitted at 11 am tomorrow.
John
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The battery may need to be replaced as well, they certainly dont like being left sitting.
Then most importantly, get out and ride. You only have about 93200 Ks until the bike is run in.
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The battery has been replaced, so that is all good.
What type of coolant should I buy? Is that something I can get from Autobarn?
I am certainly looking forward to riding it. I sold my other St 1300 about 3 years ago and have regretted it ever since.
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Some of us are using Nulon Red Long Life Coolant, there are others but silicon free is what you're after
https://www.autobarn.com.au/nulon-red-long-life-coolant-5l-rll5 (https://www.autobarn.com.au/nulon-red-long-life-coolant-5l-rll5)
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Great, Thanks Alan.
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Does that have to be diluted with distilled water or straight out of the container?
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Does that have to be diluted with distilled water or straight out of the container?
That one needs to be diluted but you can get the pre-mixed https://www.autobarn.com.au/nulon-red-top-up-long-life-coolant-rlltu5 (https://www.autobarn.com.au/nulon-red-top-up-long-life-coolant-rlltu5)
I used the smaller 2.5 litre concentrate when I did mine
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I will probably do the same and get the 2.5 litre. Is it a 50/50 mix?
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I will probably do the same and get the 2.5 litre. Is it a 50/50 mix?
yes
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Hi simo a great find you have! I would also advise to change the fork oil 10w or 15w as well as the rear shock pre load fluid. both easy and only cost you 20 AUD for Castrol oil and 3 hrs work but then you know it's been done! Also you should ask Scotty to grease the drive spline with Molly grease . You will love the new pr4s.
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Thanks Zev, I will ask him to put some Molly on the spline. I may as well do everything while I am at it.
John
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I just did my Brake and Clutch fluid recently and was surprised at the amount of floaties and wispy gunk in the fluid. It didnt take all that long and its always useful to take off those side covers and have a peak at everything inside there.
I also did the rear adjuster fluid and it too had a lot of gunk in the fluid, but its good to have it working properly again. See this article for help
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?106715-ST1300-Pre-load-Fluid-Replacement (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?106715-ST1300-Pre-load-Fluid-Replacement)
Allan
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I also had some floaties in my clutch fluid. I will also do the forks and rear adjuster.
Well, the tyres are on - PR4's very happy. Scotty did the job and greased up the spline at the same time. They were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Next, brake fluid replacement, coolant, forks and rear adjuster and I should be done.
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Is there any good links on how to change the fork oil? It looks complicated.
John
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I hope they don't scratch the rims like Mick Hone did to mine !! I took them just the rim, came back scratched as hell.... They denied it as usual.... I wasn't a happy chappy...
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Nope, No scratches on the rims. I watched them do it.