I'm not a mechanic, but....

[Jim C-G]

Wasn't sure if to post this under tech, entertainment or minor distractions.
I didn't have the bike on the road the whole of 2020 and was held up by parts & time most of 2021.
Not too exciting but I promise, the riveting saga of clutch master and slave rebuilds coming up.

 

[Hondafarian]

That was amazingly helpful. I haven't serviced my air filter yet mainly because I didn't know where it was! Now I do. Thank you.

 

[Igofar]

I think you’d find it much easier if you placed the seat mounting bracket in the rear service position, and also you said you have handlebar risers, which means the rod you removed from under the seat won’t fit as designed etc.

 

[Jim C-G]

I think you’d find it much easier if you placed the seat mounting bracket in the rear service position, and also you said you have handlebar risers, which means the rod you removed from under the seat won’t fit as designed etc.

I had not thought about adjusting the seat bracket... which also is a MCL riser unit. I'll check that out next time. The rod still fits into a couple of slots and holds the tank up alright, just maybe not as intended.

 

[Obo]

Snug and Snugger. Sounds like a comedy duo

 

[MaxPete]

Nice video Jim - as always on your YouTube channel....Old Guy on a Bike

HIGHLY recommended!

Pete

 

[Obo]

Nice video Jim - as always on your YouTube channel....Old Guy on a Bike

HIGHLY recommended!

Pete

If you're gonna promote it, give the lazy folks a link to it

3.03K subscribers can't be wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyz7vcUzM2EYfYoWSd3kyKw

 

[Jim C-G]

If you're gonna promote it, give the lazy folks a link to it

3.03K subscribers can't be wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyz7vcUzM2EYfYoWSd3kyKw

Thanks @Obo
I'm having a good time making the videos and certainly appreciate people watching. Was very pleasantly surprised to hit over 3,000 subscribers just before Christmas.

 

[Obo]

Thanks @Obo
I'm having a good time making the videos and certainly appreciate people watching. Was very pleasantly surprised to hit over 3,000 subscribers just before Christmas.

We're having a good time watching them.

 

[Upt' North]

If you're gonna promote it, give the lazy folks a link to it

3.03K subscribers can't be wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyz7vcUzM2EYfYoWSd3kyKw

I resemble that remark.
I thought the heading might have ended........"but I'm having trouble with me nuts".
Keep up the good work Jimbo.
Upt'North.

 

[Cogmeister]

I feel encouraged to have a go at servicing mine
I can do the kneeling on the floor and difficulty getting back up again
And wishing I had knee pads
This means I'm half way there at least

 

[STRider]

With the ST1300 filter, it's easy to write the installation date and mileage on the metal top using a Sharpie as a reminder. Leave room for recording each inspection date too where you decided not to replace!

Can do the same with the oil filter, but a paint marker (white) works best.

FYI...

Nice video @Jim C-G !

 

[paulcb]

With the ST1300 filter, it's easy to write the installation date and mileage on the metal top using a Sharpie as a reminder. Leave room for recording each inspection date too where you decided not to replace!
@Jim C-G !

It's a lot easier to write it in a spreadsheet... don't have to bend down to check it.

 

[STRider]

It's a lot easier to write it in a spreadsheet... don't have to bend down to check it.

Well that too!

 

[bstig60]

Most Zumo's have an app for service info. I find it handy, but also keep the info on a spreadsheet on my computer.

 

[v8-7]

Liked your video.
Maybe it's just me, but I find it easier to remove the front seat bracket ( 5 easy bolts ) and disconnect the fuel hose ( top tank must be empty ). Gives me easier access to the all the screws and don't drop as many that way .

 

[Jim C-G]

With the ST1300 filter, it's easy to write the installation date and mileage on the metal top

I used to do that with the K&N filter. Getting too far between maintenance in time but not kms. I do have a notebook where I keep trip and maintenance notes. I find it better than a spreadsheet on a USB drive but I should start using a phone app. I am never without my phone it seems.

 

[Jim C-G]

Gives me easier access to the all the screws and don't drop as many that way .

I seem to be able to get in to the screws easily and seeing that I do my major maintenance on the bike when it's coming out of storage, it usually has a full tank of winter gas and stabilizer in it. I thought I had lost more screws, but 2 in 15 years isn't bad. I may have a few screws loose but it seems I really haven't lost many.

 

[MaxPete]

If you're gonna promote it, give the lazy folks a link to it

3.03K subscribers can't be wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyz7vcUzM2EYfYoWSd3kyKw

I didn't want to steal your thunder Obo....hehheheee