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I was looking at maintenance for the ST1300 & Goldwing as possible addition to my Vakyrie in the case of the "ST" or replacement if I go the big bucks for a "Wing".
Holy mackeral you shpuld see what you have to take apart to get an air filter into a 1800 Wing.
Starting with screws behind speaker grilles, several cover/fairing layers , harness plugs, remove ECU, etc.
Looked like an all day job, wicked !
I'm way too use to working on my Valkyrie
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R J
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2010, 06:17:16 AM » |
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Yupper, ya got to start takin TupperWare off and that usually adds 2 to 3 hours to almost any work on the big girl..
But to make up for that, you can have the rear tire off in less than 5 minutes.
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2010, 07:30:32 AM » |
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ST1300 air filter replacement is a doddle.
Remove seat, loosen bolt across rear of tank, remove 2 screws up by the head and pull tank back slightly and then lift the tank up.
Remove air box screws, replace filter and reinstall all the other bits.
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Ken 11861
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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2010, 09:02:42 AM » |
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I'm gonna try to weasle me a test ride on the ST1300 (not just because of the air filter) - thanks Britman that filter change procudure on the 1300 sounds as easy as on the Valkyrie.
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ChromeDome
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2010, 10:41:16 AM » |
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is a doddle.
And just what is a doddle? ??? |
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sandy
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2010, 10:43:53 AM » |
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If you're familiar with tools and have a service manual, the Wing filter change isn't that bad. Newcomers might take 2-4 hours, but after the first time, less than 2 hours should do it.
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Gunslinger
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2010, 11:10:56 AM » |
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Rear tire on the Valk is a pretty quick project if you get her rear up high
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2010, 11:13:34 AM » |
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Spousal unit keeps bothering me about wrenching on her ST1300... I HATE doing ANYTHING to that bike. Seems anything ya' do ya' gotta spend a few hours removing and replacing tupperware...
Don't misunderestimate me, it's a GREAT bike, and FUN to ride, but I won't wrench on it...
Finally told her, if she'd remove the tupperware down to the point of whatever it is I need to do, I'll do the real work, then she can put the tupperware back...
Funny, after I made that offer, she just takes it to the dealer for service now...
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2010, 02:01:13 PM » |
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Spousal unit keeps bothering me about wrenching on her ST1300... I HATE doing ANYTHING to that bike. Seems anything ya' do ya' gotta spend a few hours removing and replacing tupperware...
Don't misunderestimate me, it's a GREAT bike, and FUN to ride, but I won't wrench on it...
Finally told her, if she'd remove the tupperware down to the point of whatever it is I need to do, I'll do the real work, then she can put the tupperware back...
Funny, after I made that offer, she just takes it to the dealer for service now...
I removed the internal fairing parts at the front soon after I got my bike. Let's more air through and speeds up any wrench time. |
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2010, 02:02:20 PM » |
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is a doddle.
And just what is a doddle? ??? child's play, cinch, piece of cake, pushover, breeze, walkover, picnic, walk in the park..................... |
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2010, 04:56:21 PM » |
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about 2 hours for the wing after the 1ST TIME. BE SURE to plug EVERYTHING back in before putting back together, yea, ask how I know
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