How To: Honda VTX 1300 Motorcycle Oil And Filter Change
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- How to do an oil and filter Change on a Honda VTX 1300 Motorcycle.This video will show you how to perform an oil change to your cruiser motorcycle, It should work for any other cruiser out there. In my case, the Honda VTX 1300.
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20W50 is too thick for that engine. They call for 10W40 if I remember correctly.
This VTX has high miles... very noisy motor....I live in hot Florida....So this bike seams to like 20/50 synthetic. You are right
Might be valve noise? Adjustment maybe
She runs great...Almost 60,000 miles...Owned her for eight years..no problems..No need to fix something that is not broke. Thank you and have a great day.
Yes two oil plugs a must to remove..You have low miles go with 10/40 Hope this helps i used 20/50 my motor was noisy....Thick oil helps old high mile motors.Good luck with your new ride..VTX 1300 are great bikes.
@@TwoWheelRocco my 04vtx1300S has 105000 miles and I've only used the valvoline 10-40 it's whole life and she purs like a kitten
Clymers book says 3.9 quarts with filter change of 10w40
Ok Thank you,
just changed my own oil for the first time! thanks for the help Rocco 2004 VTX 1300C
Happy to help. Thank you for your support.
"RADiator" love your accent man lol
Happy to Help...Ride Safe..
Fram filter, BIG mistake. They're the worst filter you can buy.
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@Jamison Benjamin definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone} for years myself :)
Dealer overtightened mine. Had to stab it with a screwdriver to get it off. Never go back there again. I'll try one of those adapters you got there. Thanx!
They do it so you can't service your bike...i see it a lot...Real pain in the but..
And I've been paying the dealership $150 to do this? :o Thanks. This looks easy!
And it is rewarding to service your Ride. Any question just ask. Remember there are two drain plugs on VTX. Thank you for your Sub Wendell. Let us know how it works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
They don't even get that much for a car. You are FOS.
Thanks. Like that you show/explain the products and tools you use. Soon getting a vtx 1300 myself. Keep up the good work!
Just did the first oil and filter change on my VTX after watching this video. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Happy to help, VTX is a Great bike. Thank you for your Sub Todd. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Never use a Fram filter. Its the worst one made and very poor quality.
I use a cup style filter wrench with a rag in it works just fine
Thank you for your Sub and comment Poke.
Nice video
Great soundtrack
Thanks 😎👍
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Lee. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thanks man your videos are VERY helpful. I just got my 2003 Honda VTX 1300 and your videos saved me a lot of money from getting robbed by mechanics
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Mike. VTX 1300 is a great bike. Ride safe and have a great day.
Next time you need major work done be sure and do it yourself and not use those mechanics that rob you because they can't work for free.
@@jhargrove1108don't be butt hurt. Fluid changes aren't major jobs and should be done by the owner.
You are so dense. Been chaging my own oil for 55 years. Raced NHRA for 15. What a genius you are.
shit you got good taste in music
3.9 quarts is that like almost 4 liters?
Yes, Check oil level when your are finished. Thank you for your Sub Jun. Let us know how this works out.
OR PUNCH A SCREWDRIVER THREW FILTER AND UNSCREW. GREAT VIDEO BROTHER THANKS.
Happy to help, Ride Safe and have a great day.
thank for the tutorial video best 1 on U tube for the honda vtx
Happy to help...Ride Safe..
Let me know if you have any question.
Two Wheel Rocco why is there 2 drain plugs
I have a 06 vtx 1300 and I was also wondering what kind of gear oil I should use for the rear diff
Two Wheel Rocco I have a 03 vtx 1300 that runs in neutral but does when I put it into gear what do you think the problem is?
@@TheBigboims sounds like your kickstand safety switch
@@chrise351 that's exactly what it was I found out a little while ago but thanks for the response
Just got my 1300r and about to do my first oil change on it. Your video will really help me out a lot! Thank you!
Happy to help, Remember there are two drain plugs on VTX models. Thank you for watching and all your support Lefty. Ride safe and have a great day. Good luck with your new Vtx 1300. One of Hondas better bikes. Good luck.
Thanks so much for posting this! Just changed the oil on my bike for the first time ever thanks to you! Right on!
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Jim. Ride Safe and Have a Great Day.
Thank You for watching, Any Question just ask.
I'm finding your videos very helpful! Thank you for sharing your time and skills.
Thank you, Any question just ask. Have a great Holiday.
Condition is everything. www.kbb.com/motorcycles/honda/vtx1300s-retro/2003/?pricetype=trade-in
I would think $2800 in great condition. They are great bikes. Let us know how this work out.
Great Ride, You will love the VTX. Any question just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Great info. Fast and easy. BTW what is the floorboard-shift setup. Looks like what I have been searching for.
Standard on the VTX. R that's retro, you must have the C edition with is Custom that have foot pegs. Thank you for watching and you're sub Chris. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.
Honda recommends 10-40 MC oil. Why do you use 20-50? Is there some advantage to running 20-50 oil? Thanks for the informative video.
Miles and i live in Fl.And less motor noise. Hope this helps.
Depends on where you live. Some states are hotter than others. Thicker is better in warmer states. Yes Honda as well as most other manufacturers recommend 10w40, but 20w50 won't hurt it. My dad has used Castrol GTX 20W50 in his bikes for 30 years and never had a problem. I personally run Shell Rotella 15w40 in the white bottle. It's super robust, shifts are smooth, and it meets JASO MA/MA2 specs. So it's safe for wet clutches. Plus it's only 14 bucks a gallon at Walmart.
But at the end of the day it doesn't really matter, as long as the oil you use IS NOT energy conserving, and IS at least a 40 weight on the high end you're golden. Use what makes you happy and get out on 2 wheels any chance you get !
Ride safe
Thank you for taking time to make this video and show every aspect of it, you made it super easy to find everything I needed. I saved it for future reference, I'm going to try this myself
Happy to help..Ride Safe and have a great day..
Those filter sockets are fucking awesome!
I Agree, Ride Safe and have a great day. Thank you for your support.
First oil change i did on my 1300 I had to ride a couple miles to the local oil change place and have them loosen the filter slightly. So now I make sure I can loosen the filter before I take out the drain plugs. I finally got one of the filter wrenches that looks like a big wide set of adjustable pliers and it works best for me. Also my regular oil drain pan is too tall to slide under my bike so I use an old cat litter box that is wide and shallow.
I Find putting a 2 x 6 under the kickstand gives you a little more room. Remember there's two drain plugs. Big mistake many people make. only removing one. Thank you for watching Tim. Those filters can be hard to remove. I think the dealer tighten those filters way too much so a normal person cannot loosen it unless you have the proper tools. KN filters have a nut on the end 17 mm makes it easier. By safe and have a great day.
Thanks for the instructions Rocco
Do the oil drain bolts need new crush washers each time? Mine is a 2006 VTX "C" - thanks!
No, I use tread sealer for my drain plugs. I do not like oil leaks. Hope this helps. Thank you for your Support Mike.
Great vid, I am just missing two pieces of info from it: what is a quarts when it comes down to amount of oil? For all the metric guys, the VTX 1300 needs 3,7 liters complete when oil change and a new filter, but then again, check the stick. Number two is the location of the second draining plug, there’s a skip in the vid at that moment in the vid... Oh well, I’ll just look it up in my manual. But than again, good video, and good quality, thanks
Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Can you recommend the correct oil filter for a 2010 1300 Sabre? Can't find anyone in my area that carries the OEM. Big thanks, love your videos!
Hope this helps. Google .... 2010 honda saber 1300 oil filter. Thank you for watching. Let us know how this works out.www.google.com/search?q=2010+honda+saber+1300+oil+filter&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALeKk01TufWZ_ctz9ryfuTjOxVq0UPXNNA:1587767687780&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji4o_Ij4LpAhVxU98KHbcLCKoQsxh6BAgLECw&biw=1252&bih=706
@@TwoWheelRocco Changing my oil and filter again - had to re-watch this!! (Great radio station by the way.)
Rocco many thanks for all your VTX videos, they’ve been a great help! Ran into a problem I haven’t seen. Been riding my 06 VTX 1300 2-4 times a week, running well, then randomly started having difficulty starting. Charged battery, changed plugs, still working really hard to start, then noticed fuel mixed with oil coming out of air box and oil with fuel in it bubbling out of oil dipstick reservoir. Drained all the oil and it definitely has a significant amount of fuel in it. Drained the gas tank also, that fuel looks normal. Any pointers on what might be the issue? Thanks as always for your help!
Happy to help you pick cock is fouling this is allowing fuel to drain into your intake through the vacuum line coming from you Petcock the diaphragm has failed I will send you a video on how to test it. Any questions just ask. While you're replacing the diaphragm you might as well buy a new petcock screen for in your tank since you will be there repairing the petcock. This video is the same as your VTX but on a sportster. ua-cam.com/video/7Fo9Q93OJXI/v-deo.html. Any questions just ask Ebay. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=honda+vtx+1300+petcock+diaphragm+replacement&_sacat=0
20w 50???? WOW too thick!!! Also you fired up the engine with just 2 quarts in the case??? Gutsy!!! Fram oil filter once upon a time may have been a good idea, but not anymore. K and H filters are amazing. But it's your bike!!!!
Just trying to help. That was a customers bike. I agree with you 2050s a little thick but it was high miles bike. That's what he wanted. He supplied the oil and the filter. I just did it. I'm a Harley Davidson guy. Thank you for watching and your comment David. ride safe and have a great day. Love my Road King..
Hey Rocco! Thanks for the video. Question. I bought my 05 vtx last year with 6050 miles in it. I have put 2k on it in the last year. I ride on weekends. How often should i be changing my oil if I am using OEM honda oil? Its conventional 10w40. Is once a year safe for this little use or should i be changing twice?
Once a year is fine with those miles that VTX will serve you a real long time. They are great motorcycle. Thank you for your support Clyde. Ride Safe and have a great holiday.
first time iv'e heard of the front drain plug! i have 55k miles on my 07 VTX 1300....great bike and thanks for the tip about the other plug.
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Chris. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thanks for the videos Rocco. I just bought an '05 VTX 1300
Happy to help, If you have any question just ask. Thank you for your Sub Tim. Ride Safe, Have a Great Day.
I just got a 2004 VTX 1300. Hopefully it's just like this. Good advice on that oil filter. Do you have to remove both them drain bolts? Thanks for the video!
Happy to help. Honda hit the VTX 1300 at the park. Great bikes, don't mess with it, ride it. Enjoy it. When you don't use it. Turn the Petcock off. Start bike. run the gas out of the carburetor until it dies. If you put your bike up for storage otherwise that's the only weak link.. Thank you for watching all your support Skip. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask easy to dial in bike.
Just bought a 1300 import in the UK thanks for the video and that totally chilled accent
Happy to help. Good Luck with your new ride. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Martin. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Hi, recently I have been experiencing carburetor issues on my honda vtx 1300c 2004 and I was hoping to pick your brain on it. I was riding and needed to accelerate and engine sputtered almost died.
Then it got worst.When switch is in ON position, engine dies in about minute, when I twist the throttle it floods the engine and it dies.
However, when switch is turned to RESERVE position or STOP everything is ok, no sputtering, no dieing no acceleration issues. Any opinion is highly appreciated.
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I would test your Petcock vacuum diaphragm for leaks.. ua-cam.com/video/7Fo9Q93OJXI/v-deo.html. This is for a sportster, They are the same petcock set up. Let us know how it works out.
@@TwoWheelRocco sound like that is it, I will test and let you know, thank you very much for rapid answer
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@@dnarepair Happy to help Ivan.
Thank you Rocco...awesome video..instant subscription..
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.
why 20/50 instead of 10/40 that the manual recommends
This was a customers bike and that's what he wanted to use he stated high Miles and a very noisy Motor. You are right 10/40 is what you should use, Thicker oil quieted the motor down. Thank you for your input. I should of been clearer on that. Ride Safe and have a great day. Hope the video helped.
Thank you sir! This helped me a lot! LOVED your playlist on the background!!
Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Chonte. Ride Safe and have a great day.
I just picked up an 07 retro basically to make sure and know the 17 mm socket ( the bike did not have owners manual, of course ). Glad I watched, first bike I have owned that had 2 oil plugs. Don't get me started on the idiots at Valvoline Instant oil change, and other shops, that use oil filter wrenches to tighten the filter, on autos or maybe the idiot who owned the bike before that does not know - hand tighten the filter.
Happy to help. I run into that oil filter problem all the time. I think the deal is do it on purpose so you cannot service your own motorcycle. Thank you for watching and all your support chrippee. Ride safe and have a great day. Honda VTX 1300 are great motorcycles. Good luck with your new ride.
your videos are very informative and you communicate the information clearly... I've had my 2004 VTX 1300 1 year and am about to do my first oil change and tune up... thank you for these great videos.
Happy to Help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day
Hello! Thanks for all of your videos. Do you just put a 2x4 on the kickstand to get it more level?
Happy to help. You got that exactly a 2 x 4. I like a 2 x 6. It's a little wider, keep you out of trouble. Thank you for watching and all your support Vanessa. Ride safe and have a great day.
I like your videos and the fact that AC/DC is on in the background! I bought my 2005 VTX from my brother last year, with only 4500 miles on it. He had replaced the exhaust with after market. I have the original pipes and want to put them back on because I am not into the noise. Have you done any vids on that? And if I have to jet the carb, do you have a vid o that? You do a great job of cutting the BS out when explaining and that's the only way I learn. Thanks much!
What type of exhaust...Slip on or full pipe..
full pipe.
stock air filter?
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How does it run....To change back starter jet, main jet and fuel air screw to 1 3/4turns.out. and air intake..filter & box.if you have those parts it not that bad a job..Find all missing parts on ebay..Let me know how this works out.
I like your videos but it would be better to show on the dip stick where you mean should be right there. But we don't see where you mean? On the line, above the line or at the top.
Glad you did say not to screw it in. I have seen other videos say to screw it in completely.
Sorry about that. Thank you for watching and your support WM. Ride safe and have a great day. VTX is a great motorcycle.
obviously from boston area!. good vid.
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That's not a Boston accent
You used 20\50, I ordered the 4 stroke. What's the difference? Does it matter?
Happy to help. That oil was what the owner wanted to use. The right oil Honda. 10/40
The oil filter is fram not frame just to be clear! aalso not a very good view of the oil plugs!
Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Mark. Ride safe and have a great day. VTX is a great motorcycle.
I would not put a Fram oil filter in any vehicle even if I hated the guy who owned it. They are complete junk.
Thank you for watching and you sub James. . Ride safe and have a great day.
I have the exact same bike..I love it
The VTX 1300 it is a great machine. Last forever, Honda did great job with The VTX series. Ride safe I hope I was able to help.
If you can Thumbs up and Subscribe It helps. Thank you
Thank You.
Did I hear right about a Fram 6607 filter working on a 1300 vtx?
Happy to help. EBay take a look at thesewww.ebay.com/itm/284708584290?fits=Make%3AHonda&hash=item4249f43b62:g:kO0AAOSw99ViMgzy&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8PPcg5bdS5o%2BHONbOiyqmCP%2BGBcdv%2B%2B0N1kbD%2B70TzllL9fKdkrisFPLmmJziqIClf%2BgPn%2FxQqjBTRDlZTrx%2FCspruYm2AdtRHZhoweb0Pf5plxBQXVI5LJTzc4IfWM2%2FrAGLxuuPjate8V%2BPuUBXxnmXvRsHqUAxEudrW3MPxf6Qy0%2B2x7vP5TJ3uRr2gBrIGOWzfb8pugblYDwKwJ4Y40L1cqjWe9Hqomqm88quwRc2RxClzT9tmDhTTVCtVaJWtXOO%2FxWcNrIansVGNfUOYN6PE3ejF35KSXUEh%2B9fED6GpOjyElx6AGGq4AVUjMjVw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR46-_cWKYQ Thank you for watching and your sub Rick. Ride safe and have a great day.
Did you have to lift the bike to do the oil change?
No you do not. Thank you for your Sub Ray. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Like wix filter, synthetic not paper....paper can break up.
Thank you for your input. Ride Safe and have a great day CJ.
@@TwoWheelRocco TYVM Rocco, we used the safety lock cellulose filter for the drag bike.
3 quarts oil... in liters how many liters is that? Can you tell me in liters how many liters needed ?
3 Quarts =. 2.83906. liters
Thanks Rocco!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Kavin. Ride safe and have a great day.
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I agree.. They need to get real. There #### sometimes shocks me. The dealers really ####. Thank you for your comment Rusty.
Good for people who are thinking of changing their oil themselves! Looks like not a big deal. Wondering if you put the bike on a stand to get better access to the oil plugs and filter? Cool.. Thanks Lorne
The stand that i have, will get in the way of plugs and the pan to catch the old oil. Let me know how it works out. Ride Safe.
Lorne Cleaver nope most stands get in the way
fram is JUNK and now you have ruined your bike!!!
That was four years ago and still running strong. But I agree they should not of use a frame filter. Thank you for watching. Ride Safe and Have a great day
If the oil is hot then the filter will get off really easy
I agree, Thank you for your comment and your Sub Rizea. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Thanks man, great video, just bought a vtx1300s hehe
AWSOME VIDEO THANKS ALOT!! VERY HELPFUL !!
Happy to help..Ride Safe and have a great day.
Where did you get the foot pegs and gear shifter at
Happy to help That bike came that way but I'm for sure if you Google it or one of your parts providers JP cycles. Give them a call.,surely can help you. I'm sorry that I don't know. Thank you for watching and all your support. Drive safe and have a great day.
Hey Rocco, Repair manual tells you to use 10W40. Any reason you used 20-50 for this? Thanks
I would use the 10/40 as the manual states. The owner of that motorcycle wanted 20/50 because it was a high mileage motorcycle that made a lot of valve train noise. So you are right 10/40 is what I would uses. Thank you for watching and your comment. Snow Owl.Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks for the quick response Rocco. That makes sense. You have a great day as well!
Did you raise your bike any to get to everything for the oil change? Or just used the kickstand?
Happy to help. Place a 2 x 6 under the kickstand and remember there's two oil drain plugs just keep that in mind and everything else easy, any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.
Nice, quick video. Thanks Rocco!
Happy to help, Ride Safe and have a great day.
How many quarts is it that you pour back in, I am watching the video at work and cant turn up the sound lol...
Hello, I put 3 1/2 quarts the manual calls for 3.9 start off with 3qts and check oil levels..Remember two oil drain plugs.Hope that helper...Ride Safe.
Robin Niven Sr. Do some research, read the forums. I am almost certain it's 3.7 or 3.9 quarts. Make sure the oil you use does NOT have Moly in it.
Always check oil with the bike in an upright position. Not resting on the kickstand. Very important.
Doesn’t Honda recommend 10w30?
Yes they do. I'm sorry about that. High mileage motor and that's what the owner wanted to use. But you are right. They do get 60 70,000 miles on these bikes. Thank you for watching and your support Scott. Ride safe and have a great day.
Why 20-50?
This bike had lot of miles and noisy motor. That what the owner wanted to use...It seem to help.
You did all that while it was on the kick stand?
Happy to help. The motorcycles was on a 2 x 6 pc. of wood. so you have room to remove that second drain plugs. Thank you for watching and your sub M. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask.
this was just really helpful for me
Happy i could Help...Ride Safe.
I've had mine since early '06 ... NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER ... love it.
If you could, Thumbs up and Subscribe. Hope it helped, Thank you.
I live in Iowa. I have a 1300 vtx-c. Nice bike, came out of Florida. My brother bought it new. It takes a long time to warm up. Full choke for about 20-30 miles. Carb has been gone through, been re-jetted 3 times. Once she warms up she runs like a champ. Dealerships haven't helped me out. Any wisdom out there? Forums tell me to work on the carb. No shit sherlock. Done that song and dance.
@@kennyswigart6167 best if you can not to use the choke it all. It just pumps more fuel in and fouls the spark plugs up causing it to backfire, pop and run like crap. If you just work the throttle for about 30 seconds to a minute it should hold it's idle fine but your right it will take about 5-10mins to fully warm up to where it doesnt stall on you at the lights haha Great bikes and great video Rocko!
@@kennyswigart6167 sounds like using the choke is your problem mate, mine did the same when i got it and i was about to re-jet the carb before i pulled the plugs, saw them and researched the problem. Was an easy fix, no more choke. Good luck and hope it helps!
It's pronounced Fram not Frame
Just trying to help. Thank you redman for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.
Patients...Clean oil is hard to see....Ride Safe..
Hey rocco i have a 2015 honda fury, and i was wondering if i could still use the 20w-50. Thank you.
I would stay with OEM 10/30 For a newer bike. Hope this helps.
Appreciate it man, ride safe.
Why use 20 w 50 instead of the 10 w 40 called for in the owners manual?
Happy to help. That's what the owner wanted to use. It was a high miles motor. Thank you for watching and all your support Ferguson.10/40 is the correct oil. Ride safe and have a great great day.
@TwoWheelRocco Thanks for the quick reply Rocco, I was assuming it may have had something to do with the temperature in the area your customer is riding as I've been told it's better to run 20 w 50 in hot weather. I have to do an oil change on a 2004 VTX 1300 c for a customer myself and your video saved me a whole lot of time. Keep up the good work 👍
@@fergusonkush8713 happy to hear your wrenching on motorcycles. Those two drain plugs are a little odd for the VTX 1300 but they are great bikes. Have a great day and ride safe.
Hello
i just purchased 2008 vtx ,can i change oil with 5w30 oil and run it at idle for 5-10 minutes to flush engine and then change oil again and use 10w40?
Happy to help. How many miles? I have never done that. Good luck with that VTX. That is a great motorcycle. I would just put in the 10 40. Lucas MC oil synthetic. Great stuff. Let us know how this works out.Thank you for watching and you sub Bruce. Ride safe and have a great day.
20w50 do vtx? Nie powinno byc 10w40?
Happy to help. I would use 10/40 the owner of that bike had very high miles and that's why he chose the 20/50. Thank you for watching and all your support ride safe and have a great day.
I ha f the Honda fury same motor , question is the cases are not split like 2 different oils like some Harley’s correct ? Dealer wanted $95 to do this service
You have two oil plugs. Use same oil. Hope this helps. Not hard to Do. Any question just ask.
Any chance we could get a coolant flush and change video for the VTX 1300?
I will put that on my list, Next time I get a VTX1300. Thank you for your Sub and your suggestion. Ride Safe and have a great day
What type of crush washer should I buy for drain plugs? Do you like any specific ones? part number or just 12 mm aluminum crush washer form auto parts store?
I like tread sealer from my auto parts store. I use on all oil and trans plugs. And reuse crush washer. Will never leak. Hope this helps. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Jacob. Ride Safe and have a great day.
You did it on the kick stand?
Happy to help, Theres two drain plugs on VTX.1300s. yes I did it's not that difficult if you noticed one of the oil plugs is on the left side so it's tilted that way.. Thank you for watching and your Sub bUd D Dove.. Ride Safe and Have a Great Day.
HI ROCCO, love your knowledge and videos; just bought 05 VTX1300 with 22k miles, the bike is strong and healthy.
Should I put the Honda oil? Or synthetic? I plan to change very 3k miles on Honda or 5k miles on synthetic. What do you think?
If you can find out what the last owner used. Good luck with your new ride. VTX 1300 are great bikes. Any questions just ask. Thank you for your sub Cesar. I like synthetic. Let us know how this works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
This is great. I have the exact same bike, same year as well. Do you have any other videos on the '05 VTX? I have my gas tank removed, need to clean corrosion/rust out of the tank. Any suggestions?
Happy to Help, I would send it out to a radiator shop commercia. Theyl will clean it and seal it.. Let us know how it works out Thank you for watching and your Sub. Brandon. Ride Safe and have a great day.
Rocco brother man you rock!!!! Thanks for taking your time out to make these videos super big help all around!!!
Glad you like them! Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching a new sub TJ. Ride safe and have a great day. VTX is a great bikes.
Great job on the video . thank you looks very easy.....
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Donald. Yes it is easy. Ride safe and have a great day.
Great video, except for using old dirty oil to lubricate the filter seal. Don’t do that.
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub. Ride safe and have a great day.
awesome music. good video very helpful
Thanks, Rocco, the best info I've come across since I started looking in April last year. I now have my VTX 1300 2005, happy days. 👍
I am happy to read all is well. Thank you for watching and you sub Craig. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day.
Why did you use 20w 50
Happy to help. That was a customers bike. And he claimed for the high mileage and noisy motor.. I like 10/40 Lucas MC full synthetic. Thank you for watching and you sub Charlie. Ride safe and have a great day.
Just got an 04', learning from these videos, thanks allot brother!
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Junior. Ride safe and have a great day. Good luck with the new VTX they are great motorcycles.
Nice, Nice, ...Another great video! Thanks!!!
Thanks. Not a hard job but watching helps me remember little things.
Happy to help. Thank you for watching and your sub. Tim. Ride safe, Any questions just ask. And have a great day.
Oil too thick for that bike!, 1040 is what manual says lol this isn’t a Harley it’s compression is lower and cam engines have smaller passages that thin oil needs to pass through not to mention the amount of total resistance the cylinders will go against sloshing that thickness lol
I agree. But that's with the homeowner wanted. We ran it seem to help it but I didn't like for long. bike had to many miles. Thank you for your input
@@TwoWheelRocco no problem it’s equivalent to overfilling it lucky it didn’t blow head gasket or worse bend a rod. I’ve overfilled before on my first bike in high school and blew head gasket lol
I’m trying to solve a mystery on my vtx as to why it only took 3 quarts to fill it when I know it needs 3.9 it’s why I’m scouring internet lol
@@ItalianMetalHED take notice to drain plugs on the your bike and that's why you're wondering why it doesn't use the oil needed to fill. it he never empty all the old oil. just check it let us know two two plugs on VTX1300
@@TwoWheelRocco oh I did that’s why I’m wondering if there’s a clog internally. Previous owner ran conventional and ran rich mixture so it sludged up
@@TwoWheelRocco I drain it on jack
how many liters of oil does my motorcycle VTX 1300cc occupy?
Please watch video. There are two drain plugs. 3 qt. Check stick.
Just bought a VTX1300 from a dealership and they changed all the fluids before pickup. I always do my own and I have 3 Shadows. Never heard of 2 drain bolts as none of my other bikes had 2. So what's the reason for 2 and that you have to drain from both? I'm curious. But thanks for the great video. The only thing you didn't show in the camera was where the oil should be on the dipstick. You mentioned it but can't see it. Anyway thanks again
Happy to help. There's a shelf in the block that separates the 1/2 in the front will hold from a half a quart to 3/4 of a quart but you must use both plugs or you'll have dirty oil in that motor. VTX is a great bikes, enjoy it. Any questions just ask. I like halfway on the dipstick bike straight up. Thank you for watching all your support. D. Ride safe and have a great day.
@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks I kinda figured that's why there is 2 plugs. I just checked the oil and its clean so they change it. Its right on the middle line. thanks again
A little something that I find really goes a long way, When you put the bike up for the winter. Start it, let it run, turn the Peacock gas off so you burn up all the gas in the carburetor and the fuel line. You will fine you'll never have a carburetor problem or eating up the rubber in your gas line. You will love that VTX. They are great bikes.@@DJamz1000
@@TwoWheelRocco Luckily I live in Florida I get to ride year round so no winterizing my bikes
You have to love this state. I used to live up north so I know about winterizing. Ride safe and have a great day my friend.@@DJamz1000
Thanks for the vids, Rocco! Great stuff 👍
Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support. Drive safe and have a great day.
Thanks for the video. Love your music selection
Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub.Jeff. Let us know how it works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.
is this the same motor on the Honda Fury?
Yes it is.
I believe the Fury has a much lighter frame than your bike. Am I correct?@@TwoWheelRocco
I brought a 2013 a few weeks ago and changed the rear drive oil today. It had 11200 miles on it. The oil looked like it had never been changed. Very black and sluggish.
Yes the Fury is lighter...2010, 663 pounds. 2006 VTX 678 to 748 there are 2 models Custom or Retro
Test ride a VTX 1800, They have what you are looking for, What do you think?
Rocco you are the best!! Thank you!!
Happy to Help Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Vinson. Ride safe and have a great day. Or I should say stay warm.
This guy must be from new jersey.
NY