Moto maintainance day!

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/13/2020 at 13:27 • Filed to: None

Doing my first two wheel oil change. Unfortunately I find myself completely unable to get the Hond a on it’s center stand without another person. Which means.... Waiting a few hours for my roommate to wake up! Rats. ( Also, if my oil drain container doesn’t fit under the bike I’m going full Kyle and punching a wall)

Sidenote: I find it hilarious that the number 1 reccomended oil in the Miata world... Is also regarded as the best among the VFR enthusiasts. Guess it’s time to finally try out Rotella T6!

New battery going in as well, as the OG unit is still inside and not holding a charge very well. I wanted to go lithium ion, buuuuuut... There is a chance that this bike will still be my dd through the winter. The motobatt has a lot more juice than stock though, so I should have no problem putting in a bitchin’ sound system for lakeside cruising. Who here likes freebird ?!

Cleaning and lubi ng the chain is also going to happen, I have not been very good about keeping up on chain maintenance after all these weekend adventures. There... Might be a small amount of rust on the chain : /

Next up... Spark plugs! Somehow despite a surprisingly jalop lineup the past few years, I have never replaced spark plugs. Seems pretty easy though? Just need a spark plug socket and one of those gas station gap coins, right?

Any other important (and simple) items I should tackle for this tune up?

Oh... Tire pressure. I have yet to check that. Hold on, getting a pressure gauge!

DISCUSSION (16)

Darkbrador > AestheticsInMotion
08/13/2020 at 13:35

Brake fluid level

Clutch fluid level

Lubricate the cables

Turn signal fluid level

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08/13/2020 at 13:35

Push down on the stand with your foot and at the same time lift the rear of the bike s traight up. Don’t try to rock it. Unless this bike is particularly difficult for some reason, tha t should do ya.

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08/13/2020 at 13:45

Wait, lift the rear of the bike?

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08/13/2020 at 13:47

Yes. Straight upwards. And be frigging amazed.

jminer > AestheticsInMotion
08/13/2020 at 13:47

Yes the rear - some bikes can definitely be a pain to get onto the center stand though.

Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion
08/13/2020 at 13:50

My CB was a serious pain in the ass to do the plugs, how it’s canted in the frame with the long leads. Also I have a plug socket, but f or the car so the rubber doesn’t grab the threaded terminal. I was using a magnet to remove and a claw to insert then using the plug socket to line it up and being careful not to cross thread. Maybe it’ll be better on your VFR.

Also highly recommend a manual. I bought a brand new soft cover Honda f actory s ervice m anual for like $100 and everything I need to know about servicing and bike maintenance and repairs for my bike is in there.

onlytwowheels > Darkbrador
08/13/2020 at 13:54

Coolant level needs to to checked, protection and ph level too.

https://www.amsoil.com/p/antifreeze-test-strips-g116/?code=G1165-EA

Check hoses and clamps too.

kleeBRZ > AestheticsInMotion
08/13/2020 at 14:25

you should be using motorcycle specific engine oil my friend

kleeBRZ > AestheticsInMotion
08/13/2020 at 14:28

Also, check the type of chain you have, if it has rubber o-rings like my VFR, we should stay away from penetrating oils like WD40, they might seep through the o-rings and attack the packed grease inside the links.

I made this mistake, and I don’t think I’m in trouble yet... I probably just need to replace that chain anyway, a lot of slack.

I think I watched a project farm video on youtube about this, and I think simple green was safe to use.

Dead_Elvis, Inc. > kleeBRZ
08/13/2020 at 14:33

Maybe learning how to change a clutch is on his bucket list.

kleeBRZ > kleeBRZ
08/13/2020 at 14:34

automotive additives will make your clutch slip. JA SO MA or JA SO MA2 on the bottle is what to look for.

AestheticsInMotion > kleeBRZ
08/13/2020 at 14:41

Looks like T6 meets the same JASO MA requirements as moto specific oils for wet clutches and has a similar detergent profile. Correct me if I'm wrong, but those are the two main causes for concern, no?

AestheticsInMotion > kleeBRZ
08/13/2020 at 14:42

Will do. I think I've got an 0-ring chain too...

Sovande > AestheticsInMotion
08/13/2020 at 15:26

I used to run Rotella t6 in all my Volvos. But the new one takes 0w-20. Boo.

kleeBRZ > AestheticsInMotion
08/13/2020 at 16:08

yeah that’s the issue. If other owners swear by it for long term owner ship, I guess you’ll have to take their word for it.

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08/13/2020 at 17:39

Wow! That worked great!