Honda Service Manual Information Requested & help needed
Like the commercial says....what's in your wallet?...well what's in your service manual?
My service manual is OEM Honda 2003-2008
My bike is a 2007 ST1300A with 65K miles on it, recent complete service, TB sync, Valve Inspection, CB adjusted, and in perfect running condition (noticed I said running, and not riding)
Does anyone out there have the factory OEM manual for any other years?
I'm wondering if I may have a misprint (like that would ever happen
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I need anyone and everyone check their manuals and please post what the torque setting is for your steering head bearings.
My 2003 -2007 indicates 18lbf-ft, then back off, the set at 11lbf-ft, then 1/8 turn more.
Yet, the 2003 only manual lists 23 ft. lbs. only and does not list a lesser one.
And my manual indicates after 2007 to use 22 ft. lbs. as well
The bearing races and bearings appear to be the same part numbers, and I can't see anything that has changed etc.
If you have a moment, could you please check to see what your service manual says?
Please post year or year(s) on the cover, and what your torque specifications are.
Thank you so much for taking the time to assist me in this issue.
I've replaced just about everything I can think of, and I still am getting a "riding on marbles wiggle" that I've never had before.
Its got me spooked enough that I don't want to ride the bike until I get it sorted out.
I've ordered new tires, even though mine are just now starting to reach the wear bars on the rear, (Pirelli Angel GT's) and have a little over 10K on them.
So far I've replaced, inspected, or rebuilt the following in the last couple weeks:
New flange bearings - O-rings - dampeners
New brake pads - caliper seals - clips, and pins - all
Bled the entire brake system to my OCD specs!
Replaced the front wheel bearings (RKA - china bearings) My bad, it was on a Sunday night.
Replaced the steering head bearings and races - OEM parts - (this is the reason I need to double check the specs in your manuals)
Rebuilt the forks - sonic springs - 125mm spacers & oil level, 7wt oil - new bushings, slider bushing, inspected the damper units (they appear to be working as they should, and have no signs of wear etc.
Replaced the U-joint (helped solve the smoothness and snatch ) but still have the riding on ICE feeling when turning slowly.
Re-serviced the preload adjuster & fluid and checked the damping setting
Got the front sag about 1.5 inches, and the rear sag about the same.
I've just ordered more OEM wheel bearings for the front end, and a brand new SMC Assembly (just in case its grabbing and causing the shudder)
No signs of heat on any of the discs, all pads almost new, wearing evenly, no air in the system (including the SMC & PCV units)
When I replaced the U-joint, I inspected the swing arm bearings, races were like new, bearings turned smoothly, although very little grease on them, so I cleaned them, and repacked them with the best bearing grease available.
The rear wheel splines are in good shape etc.
The rear wheel bearings (wheel) are smooth and turn easily, with no rough spots etc.
Neither tire has excessive cupping or raised edges, (rear wheel just starting to get raised edges on outside sipes) but I've ridden worse and had no wiggle.
Tire pressures at 42-42 confirmed with several air pressure gauges.
I'm out of things to try? I'm hoping the steering head bearings are just loose causing this feeling etc.
I've raised the bike and pulled on the forks - no play, turned the wheel to full lock and held it with my foot and checked for sideways movement - none
So far the ONLY thing that I have felt is when inserting a finger in each side of the bearings, and having my wife spin the wheel slowly, I felt a bump every once and a while as the inside spacer was being moved around by the tip of my finger, once I ran the axle though the wheel I could not feel it again. The bearings are gently seated against the spacer correctly, and I was only able to feel it move the thickness of a paper index card, and the bearings were installed with proper tools, and do not appear to be side loaded, etc.
I'm at my wits end.....does anyone want to take a shot at it?
The ST Whisper is at a loss for words!
Igofar