Good job on the master cylinder Jim. As I’m sure you have concluded, most in expensive tools turn out to be more expensive than the more expensive tools you should have bought in the first place. Having said that, I have found that virtually any tool - right up to a good Cast Iron Series air compressor - actually pay for themselves even if only used once. I look forward to Ch. 4 on the clutch slave cylinder - now THAT is a fun job. Pete
It was a fun job indeed Pete. Starting the edit on that. Usually I do wait for decent tools to go on sale and buy them as a "just in case". My tap and die set stayed wrapped as new for 3 years before \i used it, but when I needed it, it was there. Now I have a decent snap ring set with a number of tips.
My ST has been in storage for several years now due to health and family issues. Plan to get it out this spring and expect I will be doing lots of the same maintenences. Thank you for the videos.
Thank you for watching and here's hoping that you do get the ST on the road. Still editing the slave cylinder video... it's taking longer to edit than I think it took to do the work!
Just finished my slave cylinder last week, couldn't get a new cylindar so I settled for a genuine Honda rebuild kit. Awkward getting the banjo bolt started but managed it ok without 'removing the engine' as recommended in the Honda manual. You're doing great for a non mechanic by the way.
Thanks... editing the video on that right now too. The thought of letting the Honda shop take the engine out makes my stomache tighten. I was told the Honda rebuild kit was ging to be 3-4 weeks MINIMUM here in Canada. Quite pleased with the Brakecrafters kit.
It's not just the money but it's the time. The dealership would have insisted on Honda OEM parts and the bike could still be sitting on their lot now. There is a great deal of satisfaction on knowing you can do a lot of things yourself.
good video Jim you have got me beat hands down in the patience department I was getting frustrated just watching what's why anything major my bikes go to my buddies shop he is a bike mechanic and a good one at that I can take things apart not so good at putting them back together put thumbs up to you for be not scared to try in on your own thanks for sharing take care and have a wonderful weekend
Thanks Tom. I'll pretty well tackle any mechanical job that does not require a ton of specialized tools. Got started at 19 with a Honda SL350 Scrambler barn find that had not been on the road for 3 years. Haven't gotten myself over my head yet... well, not yet.
Nice new intro. You've been busy I see! I've soaked stiff o-rings in hot water. Also, sometimes you get what you pay for when in comes to tools and parts.:)
Bet the local grocery store would be surprised to learn it provided an essential tool for motorcycle mechanics, a parts washer (I tend to go to the turkey roasting size aluminum pans to prevent spillage, but admire those who can do it in a pie sized pan.) A tip for future thick stubborn rubber washers. A heat gun... be careful not to get too close, of course.. just heat it enough to be more elastic.. will go on in a snap. And speaking of "snap", I honed my mechanical skills in dirt track racing. There snap clips are known as Jesus clips. Why? Because invariably, a mechanic lying on his back or working in the grass or on his tail gate has almost got the highly "sprung" clip off when boinnnng...... it goes flying to parts unknown in the grass and the frustrated mechanic is heard to proclaim the deity in a most irreverent manner
I edited out most of the profanities as well as all the time i spent looking intently at the service manula or looking for tools lol. I have an assortment of aluminum pans for various tasks. Have used roasting pans a few times, mostly on the road for oil changes. It is satisfying when it all gets back together.
Good job on the master cylinder Jim. As I’m sure you have concluded, most in expensive tools turn out to be more expensive than the more expensive tools you should have bought in the first place. Having said that, I have found that virtually any tool - right up to a good Cast Iron Series air compressor - actually pay for themselves even if only used once. I look forward to Ch. 4 on the clutch slave cylinder - now THAT is a fun job. Pete
It was a fun job indeed Pete. Starting the edit on that. Usually I do wait for decent tools to go on sale and buy them as a "just in case". My tap and die set stayed wrapped as new for 3 years before \i used it, but when I needed it, it was there. Now I have a decent snap ring set with a number of tips.
My ST has been in storage for several years now due to health and family issues. Plan to get it out this spring and expect I will be doing lots of the same maintenences. Thank you for the videos.
Thank you for watching and here's hoping that you do get the ST on the road. Still editing the slave cylinder video... it's taking longer to edit than I think it took to do the work!
Just finished my slave cylinder last week, couldn't get a new cylindar so I settled for a genuine Honda rebuild kit. Awkward getting the banjo bolt started but managed it ok without 'removing the engine' as recommended in the Honda manual. You're doing great for a non mechanic by the way.
Thanks... editing the video on that right now too. The thought of letting the Honda shop take the engine out makes my stomache tighten. I was told the Honda rebuild kit was ging to be 3-4 weeks MINIMUM here in Canada. Quite pleased with the Brakecrafters kit.
Doing some of the "Tinkering" yourself can save a lot $$ with the price of dealer service!!😉👍...great work!...stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙
It's not just the money but it's the time. The dealership would have insisted on Honda OEM parts and the bike could still be sitting on their lot now. There is a great deal of satisfaction on knowing you can do a lot of things yourself.
good video Jim you have got me beat hands down in the patience department I was getting frustrated just watching what's why anything major my bikes go to my buddies shop he is a bike mechanic and a good one at that I can take things apart not so good at putting them back together put thumbs up to you for be not scared to try in on your own thanks for sharing take care and have a wonderful weekend
Thanks Tom. I'll pretty well tackle any mechanical job that does not require a ton of specialized tools. Got started at 19 with a Honda SL350 Scrambler barn find that had not been on the road for 3 years. Haven't gotten myself over my head yet... well, not yet.
Nice new intro. You've been busy I see!
I've soaked stiff o-rings in hot water. Also, sometimes you get what you pay for when in comes to tools and parts.:)
A little hot water might have helped. I agree on the tools... but it is hard to pass up a sale sometimes.
use a piece of a plastic bag over the piston then slide rubber over the plastic -bit of lube and the washers slide over very easy
Thanks for the suggestion. Now if I can only remember it 10 years from now.
I have to take tons of pictures....but like you go for it...do all my maintenance...do my clutch and brakes fluid flush yearly.....
I will now be doing the flushes yearly. If I did not have the service manula, I'd be taking more photos too. So much we actually can do.
Another great video keep them coming
Thank you. I'm planning to keep puttin' them out.
Good Job my Friend 🤗👍👍👍👍
Thank you, Reinhard.
Love your videos. By the way, I ride a 2013 ST1300PA & a 2008 GL1800.
From "One Old Guy" (80) to another.
Dennis A.
Tucson, AZ
Thanks for coming along... may be down your neck of the woods... or dessert next fall.
super boulot et minutieux vous pouvez limer les embout de la pince a clips bonne annee et santee
Merci. Heureusement, je n'étais pas pressé. J'ai pensé qu'obtenir un meilleur ensemble avec plusieurs choix de pointes me ferait mieux à l'avenir.
Bet the local grocery store would be surprised to learn it provided an essential tool for motorcycle mechanics, a parts washer (I tend to go to the turkey roasting size aluminum pans to prevent spillage, but admire those who can do it in a pie sized pan.) A tip for future thick stubborn rubber washers. A heat gun... be careful not to get too close, of course.. just heat it enough to be more elastic.. will go on in a snap. And speaking of "snap", I honed my mechanical skills in dirt track racing. There snap clips are known as Jesus clips. Why? Because invariably, a mechanic lying on his back or working in the grass or on his tail gate has almost got the highly "sprung" clip off when boinnnng...... it goes flying to parts unknown in the grass and the frustrated mechanic is heard to proclaim the deity in a most irreverent manner
I edited out most of the profanities as well as all the time i spent looking intently at the service manula or looking for tools lol. I have an assortment of aluminum pans for various tasks. Have used roasting pans a few times, mostly on the road for oil changes. It is satisfying when it all gets back together.