Spline lube - THANK YOU!!!

[TGViper]

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.

[fat6man]

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!!!     

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Also you might think about the final drive fluid. I change mine about every 15K.

[Gryphon Rider]

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).

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

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.

[HayHauler]

Yea, a quart does about 3-4 changes, cheap insurance for me too Mr. B...


Hay 
Jimmyt

[Jabba]

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

[JetDriver]

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??

[MP]

Probably.  But...... a new bottle for a few bucks, is good for a few years.  Why take the chance?

MP

[Larry]

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.

[Snowflake]

Final drive get filled to bottom of hole while bike is on kickstand or while bike is straight up?

[fat6man]

I fill mine with bike straight up on bike lift - I believe full capacity to be approx. 5.1 oz.

[Wildman]

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.

[JetDriver]

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.