Nice job on the video. Thanks for making it. There are not as many ST1300 riders out there these days. I love my 2006 and it is just rolling up on 40,000 miles (sounds like you have been riding yours a long time with about 100k on the odometer). BTW, I like the protective bars you mounted around your bike and the top box. Looks like something Mel Gibson would drive in Mad Max (very cool).
Great video! Quick question. Should the axle bolt thread easily by hand fully into the axel threads?? Or should there be resistance when trying to thread by hand?
For a tire change, there should be no reason to remove the ABS ring from the wheel. I've never had to remove it from any bike that I've done tires for. However, I usually loosen the sensor that is typically attached to the fork leg (front) or swingarm (rear) and back it away from the ABS ring sensor on the wheel, to allow more clearance during wheel removal (prevent them from touching each other).
Everytime I change the tire I replace the wheel bearings, about 9-10,000 miles. They are inexpensive and easy to replace if you have the right tools. Never want to have a failed bearing when I am a thousand miles from my garage. Safe riding!
I like to inspect them after the first tire change and if they are rolling freely, I replace them after the second tire change. I have never had a bearing fail in my 35 years of riding following this practice. I always inspect the bearings I remove and have not found any showing signs of failure so I am probably over cautious, but I like the piece of mind especially operating a two wheel vehicle. I only use OEM bearings and I don't add any additional grease when installing them. They have factory installed grease at the four corners which is what is recommended. Too much grease can force the necessary amount of grease out of the bearing. If you do add grease, make sure you use the factory grease becasue some do not play well together. I have removed some of the after market sealed bearings from other bikes and had them fall apart as soon as I removed them. Good luck with your maintenance.
Thanks. Needed this to change my disks. One is warped
Thank you for a great presentation
Nice job on the video. Thanks for making it. There are not as many ST1300 riders out there these days. I love my 2006 and it is just rolling up on 40,000 miles (sounds like you have been riding yours a long time with about 100k on the odometer). BTW, I like the protective bars you mounted around your bike and the top box. Looks like something Mel Gibson would drive in Mad Max (very cool).
Great video! Quick question. Should the axle bolt thread easily by hand fully into the axel threads?? Or should there be resistance when trying to thread by hand?
The left side caliper (as sitting on the bike) doesn't need to come off at all, only the right side. Otherwise, nice video.
Great instruction....if ST had the ABS sensor, would you just unbolt it off of wheel?
For a tire change, there should be no reason to remove the ABS ring from the wheel. I've never had to remove it from any bike that I've done tires for. However, I usually loosen the sensor that is typically attached to the fork leg (front) or swingarm (rear) and back it away from the ABS ring sensor on the wheel, to allow more clearance during wheel removal (prevent them from touching each other).
@@LightningMotorsportsAZ Got it...just dropped off my tire...thanks for the quick response...I am going to subscribe..thanks.
Dude where can I get those huge lights on the side?
thank you indeed for your useful vidio
How many miles usually before bearing need changing on ST1300
Everytime I change the tire I replace the wheel bearings, about 9-10,000 miles. They are inexpensive and easy to replace if you have the right tools. Never want to have a failed bearing when I am a thousand miles from my garage. Safe riding!
I like to inspect them after the first tire change and if they are rolling freely, I replace them after the second tire change. I have never had a bearing fail in my 35 years of riding following this practice. I always inspect the bearings I remove and have not found any showing signs of failure so I am probably over cautious, but I like the piece of mind especially operating a two wheel vehicle. I only use OEM bearings and I don't add any additional grease when installing them. They have factory installed grease at the four corners which is what is recommended. Too much grease can force the necessary amount of grease out of the bearing. If you do add grease, make sure you use the factory grease becasue some do not play well together. I have removed some of the after market sealed bearings from other bikes and had them fall apart as soon as I removed them. Good luck with your maintenance.
Perfect!