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« on: June 13, 2010, 08:18:21 PM » |
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Just a big word of thanks for all the great help on this board. Just finished the spline lube and o-ring replacement. Had 40k miles, bought with 37K so am going through everything to make sure I know what I got.
Gears looked great but moly was just about gone so good thing I got to it. Brakes are done now (front and back).
Thanks again to all my fellow Valk Brothers and sisters.
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fat6man
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010, 09:13:18 PM » |
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A few other thing to check with your mileage... Don't forget to flush your brake and clutch fluids with DOT-4. Might also check your vacuum and fuel lines for wear. Vac. line size is 3.5 mm (5/32nd inch) and fuel line size is 8 mm (5/16th inch). Don't forget the Air Filter. Enjoy your new Gal. and ride safe!!!  |
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2010, 03:14:50 AM » |
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Also you might think about the final drive fluid. I change mine about every 15K.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2010, 11:05:52 AM » |
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Also you might think about the final drive fluid. I change mine about every 15K.
For everyone's information: Service manual's stated replacement interval is 24,000 miles (although nothing wrong with 15K). |
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2010, 12:05:53 PM » |
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I do mine about ever time I have the rear tire off. The oil is cheap and the final drive is not, so I just do it for peace of mind. And my mind needs all the peace it can get these days. |
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HayHauler
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« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2010, 07:18:10 PM » |
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Yea, a quart does about 3-4 changes, cheap insurance for me too Mr. B... Hay  Jimmyt |
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Jabba
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2010, 07:16:28 AM » |
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Yea, a quart does about 3-4 changes, cheap insurance for me too Mr. B... Hay Jimmyt And it's SOOOO easy. 5 min. Jabba |
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JetDriver
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2010, 02:50:37 PM » |
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Is there any reason to think that final drive fluid would go bad in a sealed container over the years? I'm thinking of how once you open a brake fluid container, you use what you need and throw out the rest, as it attracts and absorbs moisture, even in a tightly closed container. I've got some final drive fluid in a tightly capped plastic bottle (the bottle it came in) that's 7 or 8 years old now. Still ok to use that??
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MP
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« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2010, 03:19:20 PM » |
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Probably. But...... a new bottle for a few bucks, is good for a few years. Why take the chance?
MP
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Larry
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2010, 04:38:07 PM » |
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Brake fluid absorbs moisture and you don't want that in your brake lines. I don't think you have to worry about left over final drive oil as the system is not under pressure like brake fluid is in a closed system.
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Snowflake
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« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2010, 09:05:42 PM » |
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Final drive get filled to bottom of hole while bike is on kickstand or while bike is straight up?
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fat6man
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« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2010, 10:39:27 PM » |
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I fill mine with bike straight up on bike lift - I believe full capacity to be approx. 5.1 oz.
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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2010, 12:31:54 PM » |
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TGViper
Don't forget to change the anti-freeze with a silicate free long life solution.
I hear it's the most over-looked maintenance item on water cooled bikes.
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JetDriver
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« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2010, 06:12:19 AM » |
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Final drive get filled to bottom of hole while bike is on kickstand or while bike is straight up?
Honda Service Manual says, " place bike on level service and support it upright." Although they might have been able to be a little more clear, my vote is with fat6man, and fill it while bike is straight up. |
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