@@coolhandchunk no ones perfect fam, in my opinion you just lacked some brake fluid to clean a drop or two of oil rather than that Im pretty sure you made an awesome job. thank you for your sharing!
Good video! Are you going to replace that OEM skid plate and add other crash bars in the near future? Try to post any trips that you take on gravel/fire roads if possible. I'm waiting for my Africa Twin and would like to see how it handles, what modifications (if any) are needed, and how content with your purchase you are. Thanks for sharing.
I am planning on taking it off road, but not often. There really aren't many accessible and free trail systems in my area. I was planning to install Outback Motortek lower and mid crashbars.... but haven't got there yet. Before i bought/sat on the bike, i was very concerned about it being top heavy, but all those fears are gone now... it is lighter and less top heavy than my last bike.... very pleasantly surprised by how confident and planted I feel on the bike . I wasn't planning to replace the bash plate.... but time will tell.
Do you perhaps happen to know the part number of the center stand you installed? Honda lists two different numbers on their accessories page, trying to figure out which one to get for my ATAS.
My bike is set to arrive this week, I'll have to do a 1000km ride in one day so as to change the oil prior to leaving on a 3500km trip to the White Mtns and Adirondack Park on Sunday so this video is just in time. Did you install the center stand yourself?
I did fit the center stand myself.... I don't recommend it! It is likely worth the 1 hour labour at the dealer to install. It's really a 2-man job... and still not easy with 2.
I followed the second procedure this fella demonstrates in his video... I couldn't manage it myself though, I enlisted the help from my 15 year old son.... and still wasn't easy. ua-cam.com/video/AP5iIHlHqxM/v-deo.htmlsi=IRdY2ZD2TFeQdSDu
Honda has really strict manufacturing quality control requirements, even when they outsource and even compared to premium bike manufacturers like BMW, Ducati, KTM and so on... They clean their metal parts from metal dust and machining residue really well compared to other manufacturers and they also polish and clean the chamfered edges on moving parts really well. Suzuki does it well too. The magnets will still catch some residue and metal dust most likely, so it's good to put them in anyways but Suzuki, Honda, Toyota and Lexus are always WAY, WAY cleaner compared to other manufacturers... Fun fact; Even a Porsche or a $1M Lambo will have more residue than a mass manufactured Toyota...
Dealer said I could do my own oil changes and maintenance....and so long as I followed the maintenance schedule in the Owners manual then there was no impact on the warranty. Might be different requirements based on region/country. Check with your dealer.
Pity you scratched the frame when removing the filter. There are better Tools than those. No Torque settings on the drain plugs at least? Pull a thread on those and you're in a real pickle. Tks 4 the video though
Yes, but would likely make the frame more bulky (even harder to access maintenance items) and increase cost. It might increase stiffness, but for this type of bike, is that really necessary? I personally like the steel cradle frame.... strong and can be repaired if needed.
How can you advise people not to torque the skid plate up to factory settings but looser. If that skid plate comes off if bolts drop off that's a serious accident. No one should perform mechanical procedures like these without torque setting bolts. These days if you over tighten u ruin threads. If under tighten them they will vibrate off. Sorry but
Fair enough... but the screws from the factory were far beyond the factory torque spec. I damaged one screw head and twisted one of my Allen keys removing them. Not saying to not torque them to spec....
Thanks for making this - doing 600 mi. maintenance today.
Thank you for your flawless video. Awesome work
@@nunocunha9900 ummm...definitely some flaws in there.... but thanks for the gesture! Cheers.
@@coolhandchunk no ones perfect fam, in my opinion you just lacked some brake fluid to clean a drop or two of oil rather than that Im pretty sure you made an awesome job. thank you for your sharing!
That is such a good looking bike 👍💪
I think so too!
Did you warm up the engine to get all the debris floating and then drain it?
It was a while ago, but I believe I did.
Good video! Are you going to replace that OEM skid plate and add other crash bars in the near future? Try to post any trips that you take on gravel/fire roads if possible. I'm waiting for my Africa Twin and would like to see how it handles, what modifications (if any) are needed, and how content with your purchase you are. Thanks for sharing.
I am planning on taking it off road, but not often. There really aren't many accessible and free trail systems in my area. I was planning to install Outback Motortek lower and mid crashbars.... but haven't got there yet. Before i bought/sat on the bike, i was very concerned about it being top heavy, but all those fears are gone now... it is lighter and less top heavy than my last bike.... very pleasantly surprised by how confident and planted I feel on the bike . I wasn't planning to replace the bash plate.... but time will tell.
@@coolhandchunk thanks for the info. Keep going with the videos!
I’ll be interested in the first air filter(s) changes. They are a bit of work on my 2021 AT. Especially with engine guards.
I am likely a couple years away from that maintenance... she will mainly be a pavement queen.
Where is the air filter and spark plugs?
Do you perhaps happen to know the part number of the center stand you installed? Honda lists two different numbers on their accessories page, trying to figure out which one to get for my ATAS.
In Canada, the PN is listed on the website as 08M70-MLN-EQ0.
My bike is set to arrive this week, I'll have to do a 1000km ride in one day so as to change the oil prior to leaving on a 3500km trip to the White Mtns and Adirondack Park on Sunday so this video is just in time. Did you install the center stand yourself?
I did fit the center stand myself.... I don't recommend it! It is likely worth the 1 hour labour at the dealer to install. It's really a 2-man job... and still not easy with 2.
I followed the second procedure this fella demonstrates in his video... I couldn't manage it myself though, I enlisted the help from my 15 year old son.... and still wasn't easy. ua-cam.com/video/AP5iIHlHqxM/v-deo.htmlsi=IRdY2ZD2TFeQdSDu
@@coolhandchunk That sounds like good advice to me, I'm not going to bother even trying it. Mechanics - which I am not - exist for a reason. Thanks.
Fit magnetic drain bungs, you will be amazed how much fluff they catch in the first 10,000 kms
Agreed... honestly, I thought it would have them from the factory. I will order and install during the next oil change.
Honda has really strict manufacturing quality control requirements, even when they outsource and even compared to premium bike manufacturers like BMW, Ducati, KTM and so on... They clean their metal parts from metal dust and machining residue really well compared to other manufacturers and they also polish and clean the chamfered edges on moving parts really well. Suzuki does it well too. The magnets will still catch some residue and metal dust most likely, so it's good to put them in anyways but Suzuki, Honda, Toyota and Lexus are always WAY, WAY cleaner compared to other manufacturers... Fun fact; Even a Porsche or a $1M Lambo will have more residue than a mass manufactured Toyota...
@nogerboher5266 it's more to catch the bedding in particles than manufacturing debris.
Uhm just a question what about your service book being stamped along with holding the warranty ?
Dealer said I could do my own oil changes and maintenance....and so long as I followed the maintenance schedule in the Owners manual then there was no impact on the warranty. Might be different requirements based on region/country. Check with your dealer.
Do you have a link for the two side bags and top bag? I’m close to buying one of these bikes and looking for bags that aren’t OEM Honda
What do you mean by links? You can look up the accessories on the Honda Powersports website.
@@coolhandchunk your bags are from Honda?
@@LayneSteighleeyes, OEM accessories.
i believe you should tilt the bike to the left side to get all the used oil out
There could be a little bit of residue left in the pan - but you may be correct - tilting may get more of that residue out. Good tip.
Pity you scratched the frame when removing the filter. There are better Tools than those.
No Torque settings on the drain plugs at least? Pull a thread on those and you're in a real pickle. Tks 4 the video though
Tried all three of my oil filter wrenches... gotta, placement of this filter is a pain.
@@coolhandchunk use a cover tool, slides over the filter and has a big hex key that u can pop a box spanner on. Slides off a treat.
I'm genuinely shocked that Honda have not upgraded the frame to alloy. It's a premium bike.
Yes, but would likely make the frame more bulky (even harder to access maintenance items) and increase cost. It might increase stiffness, but for this type of bike, is that really necessary? I personally like the steel cradle frame.... strong and can be repaired if needed.
How can you advise people not to torque the skid plate up to factory settings but looser. If that skid plate comes off if bolts drop off that's a serious accident.
No one should perform mechanical procedures like these without torque setting bolts. These days if you over tighten u ruin threads. If under tighten them they will vibrate off.
Sorry but
Fair enough... but the screws from the factory were far beyond the factory torque spec. I damaged one screw head and twisted one of my Allen keys removing them. Not saying to not torque them to spec....
I would have changed after 20kms after a hard run in with heat cycles
I wanted to change at 500km... but trying to stick to manufacturers recommendations due to warranty