2021 Gold Wing Tour DCT - Oil Change (4000 Mile)
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- A quick video of how to change the oil on the 2021 Honda Goldwing DCT Tour. 4.9 quarts of GN4 10W-30 and a few tools to make it easy. ** Like and Subscribe for more content! **
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Hi one tip fill your oil filter with oil before you install it and put oil on the rubber ring on the dct filter I change my oil Every 4000 miles great video love your riding videos with you and mrs high safe riding 👍from biker from UK.
Thanks Chris!
Did it…step by step, including the dct initialization. Thank you..just got to do the final drive!
Glad to help Preacha!
Great video. I ve watched enough after market oil filters to know they are all over the map regarding efficiency and quality. I now stick with recommended oil and especially filters. The one deviation I do practice is the length of km between oil changes. My bike seldom goes more than 4-4500km between changes and all oils and filters get changed each time. To me it is cheap insurance and besides I am old and need something to do.
I don't want to be "that guy" but I do take exception to your method on several points. First, I ALWAYS use a torque wrench and especially on fasteners that hold back critical components, like engine oil. In this case, the fasteners thread into the engine crankcase, which could produce a disastrous and expensive fracture if over-torqued, or a dangerous possibility of an oil leak if under-torqued. Most of the time, doing it "by feel" is adequate, but I don't take chances with these fasteners.
Like you, I've been at this motorcycle maintenance game a long time - 47 years and counting. I'm also a former dealer for Yamaha, Triumph, and BMW, with BMW tech training, so I do have some credibility. I believe in adding at least *some* oil to the new filter (a screw-on type, anyway) to minimize the time needed to get lubrication back to upper end components.
I can't imagine being so budget-minded (on a $28,000+ motorcycle) as to advocate reusing crush washers (even though you did replace them) and buying non-OEM filters. Though Hiflo filters seem to be some of the better aftermarket filters, and are possibly OEM suppliers to some manufacturers, I KNOW that the OEM filter is tested and approved by the OEM. I think it's a good idea to clean all gasket or crush washer mating surfaces with contact cleaner or similar before reassembly, as well as the mating surface for the clutch filter cover. It'd a good idea and good practice to wipe/blow off the area around the oil filler before removing the cap also.
If it seems like I'm overdoing this, no apologies from me. Good practice is good practice.
Hey Matt! Thanks for the detailed feedback and perspective. You make some great points to consider while doing this maintenance.
Totally agree with Matt. I don’t get the guys who don’t use T. wrench. The book says 19 for the filter and 22 for the 3 bolts with new crush washers. I have been doing this for a long time. I never had one issue loosening anything on my DCT. Also, oil filter should have oil in it, before install. If you follow the book, you win, every time !!!! They say 10-30 regular, cycle oil. That’s what you use. For every tiny thing here, they have reason. Those engineers came up with any value for a reason. Not because they feel like it or one of them was drunk that day.
Get a pair of snap ring pliers for the transmission filter. Mine are too long to stand up straight under the bike but I am able to grab the depression in the filter at an angle and the little devil pops right out. Thanks for the video. Though I've changed the oil 5 times I enjoy drinking a cup of coffee and watching someone else do it :)
Hey George! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@MileHighAdventures Having just changed the oil again after watching your video I appreciate it more as I would not have been able to film what I did with oil all over the place. Almost as much fun as changing the oil on my old Interceptor with all the bodywork having to come off and having to pull the lower radiator out of the way to access the filter. Thanks again for the video.
I changed the oil in my 2018 goldwing and the oil filter was that tight on mine also. Used the same filter tool you used, would never have gotten the filter off without it.
Hey Doug! Yea man.. that thing was welded on..
Hello what size metal remove tool did u use as many different sizes?
Always do this kind of work yourself. You love your bike the local mechanic does not. You'll take your time. Your local mechanic is paid to be fast and that can lead to mistakes. I got my 2022 DCT Tour a month ago and they managed to send a 32500 dollar motorcycle out on the road with incorrect tire pressures 8 and 9lb low and 4 of its lower plastic housings fitted the wrong way. Never reward shoddy, can't be bothered to do it right work with your money or your buisness.
Yea.. I agree Jaggy.. no one loves your baby like you do.. take care!
Excellent work here MHA! Thank you.
Thanks Mr Glide! Glad you liked the video.
I can't wait to do mine on the 2022 one.
Right on Samuro.. It wasn’t that bad at all.. and you can save some money too
I always poke a hole in the bottom of the filter and let it drain before I remove it. Seems less messy.
Hey Mark! I have never tried that before.. what do you use to poke the hole?
Just a phillips screwdriver and a hammer. Goes through pretty easy. Just pull it out quick once it goes through so oil doesn't run down the screwdriver.
I noticed you put the oil filter on dry. You are supposed to wet that new oil filter base O ring with some oil so it is not impossible to remove next time.
Hey Ken! I normally do that.. great point!
Good catch. He mentioned the original oil filter was super tight and hard to get off. I suspect the person that put that one on didn't wet the filter down, either. That sure causes it to be super hard to get off.
Great video!
Re: leaking dct filter cover plate. You may want to look up Fred Hamons maintenance video is this regard. He uses a different “o” ring which fits better than the oem ring. Still a Honda product just a little less sloppy and as a result doesn’t get pinched as easily.
You can use a magnet to loosen and pull the DCT Filter free.
Thank You Really So Much , Nice Job
Hey BeBo! You are very welcome!
I do not own a Gold Wing I'm looking into getting one. I currently owned two Harley touring bikes. And a BMW touring bike. My question is why the two filters? It's the same oil all going to the same location but requiring two different filters I don't understand?
Fred Harmon prefills the Oil Filter before screwing it back up. Seems to make sense to me considering how much oil it takes to fill it.
The the music please
I been riding a Honda since the 1970's. Took Auto Mechanics at J.C. and have worked on my own cars and bikes since then. Currently i follow a few mechanics on UA-cam, and we all agree, 8,000 mile oil changes are a bad idea. Unless you plan to trade bikes every few years, then i guess the next guy can worry about it.
Hey Flexjay.. I agree.. I will be changing my oil every season.. which at my riding tempo will keep me closer to 5K or less.. Thanks for the comment!
What is your recommendation in changing engine (motor) oil on a 2021 Honda Goldwing Tour DTC ? At what intervals? Thanks for sharing!!
@@victortrujillo2591 If you are asking me, and like the video says, to do it every 4,000 miles, i would think that is a good oil change interval, for a water cooled bike, under average conditions. I do not own a 2021, but i find it interesting that Honda has finally lowered the miles on some bikes for oil life, but it should be a good thing.
I can see using Dino oil for break in but not after that .
Hey RG114! Yea.. right now I’m just using OEM recommended dead dinosaurs.
Nice vid! What backrest is that?
I noticed that when you took the oil fill cover off there was no dip stick Attached to it. Is that normal on the 2018 + Goldwings?
I just started watching your videos,Keep up the good work.
I just watched your video on how to check your oil did not know the dipstick was on the right hand side in the field was on the left-hand side. I am currently riding a 2016 Goldwing and everything is on one side fill and dipstick.
Again great videos
Hey Bob! Glad you found your answer in the vids and found them useful!
Impact wrench got me dying
Right on GE.. glad you liked the vid.
Great job, did you experience any leaking from the clutch filter cover as well?
I took my 2021 DCT to the shop for the initial 4K mile service, bike was leaking and had to return 3 times before it stopped leaking.
I'll do the next oil change myself.
Thanks for sharing.
@@MileHighAdventures yes, a video by Fred Hammon was recommended to me...good information on that video as well let me get the link:
ua-cam.com/video/Oa9OOBHHpA8/v-deo.html
What helmet do you use?
Nice video. Why not staying with Honda's filters? I am aware that HiFlo are good. I get all Honda's kits fully. Also, let the bike sit on the side stand while drain bolts are off. You will be surprise how much oil comes out. Enough to make you feel better. Second, fill your filter with fresh oil. Third, I stay away from the upper line on the dip stick at 2.5 mins on the clock check time. Therefore, I take out approx 120-150 ML of the last QT on my DCT. After 2.5-3 mins, the oil level is 80-90% up. Safe for me !!!!!
Right on AIP.. thanks for the advice!
An easy way to get the clutch filter out is by using a magnet.
Hey Greg! I tried to find a magnet at the local automotive store before I did the job.. but they didn’t have the tool. I will get one for next season’s oil change. Thanks for the comment!
@@MileHighAdventures You can find them on Amazon or a hardware store.
thanks for posting...can you post the mm size of the filter wrench. thx
Hey American Veteran.. The diameter of the OEM Oil Filter wrench that I used is 70mm across (side to side)
Couldn't help to notice but did dct oil go down same hole as engine oil?
So I was kind of wondering the two oils that he put in there were the same oils. So why the two filters
My thoughts are you should have fill the oil filter prior to installing it.
when they're the low point like that, sometimes I don't bother. it'll fill as I put in new oil. you are right though, most bikes I do presoak the filter.
Any problem to look for on the 2021 model? Im planing to buy a used one with 6k miles on it .
This bike has been fantastic! No issue to report other than Apple Car Play is a pain to launch.
It is curious that you waited to change the break-in oil until you had 4000 miles on it. I've owned 3 new bikes in the the last 10 years including the last one my 2023 GW DCT bagger. The Indian first break-in service with oil and filter change was 700 miles. The KTM 1290 SA had a 600 mile break-in service with oil and filters change. When I bought the 2023 GW the dealer said to come in for the break-in oil and filters change at 600 miles. They said that they recommended that all their new Honda bikes get a 600 mile break-in oil and filter(s) change. This made perfect sense to me (Yes I'm older but not old). I took my wing to the dealer for the break-in work at 600 miles and since there was a great bakery/coffee shop next door I waited. I also had them put an extension bolt (easier access) and 12 V cable for heated gear on the battery's positive terminal. They finished everything in 2 h, gave me an itemized invoice and said to come back at 4000 miles for the second oil and filters change and other maintenance items (see manual). It is just my opinion that any new motorcycle should have a break-in service with oil and filter change between 500-1000 miles. I think dealership services are important while the bike is under warranty. Some dealers won't cover issues if you do your own service during the warranty period. Yeah it did cost me $194 but I enjoyed the ride to the dealer and bakery and went the really long way home.
I always go by half what ever manufacturers recommend bike or car, it's cheaper than any engine. And I do have same wrench. 🤣🍻
Is transmission oil same as engine oil and how to check?
the honda oil filter gorilla is famous. I have a long shank screwdriver I keep around just to get his filters off.
Hey David.. yea.. I thought it was welded on while trying to get that thing off.. lol
knock the filter socket loose before you take the filter down, save yourself some mess. Fill your new filter before you put it on. Don't by those cheap ass filters, they can come apart internally and paper from them can get sucked into your oil passages.
Thanks for the feedback Dennis
Can't find the oil filter barell wrench for the life of me. Dui you have a part number?
I don’t.. I just purchased at a local dealer.
What is the tyre life like at this mileage and when do you think they need changing
@@MileHighAdventures ok thanks
Honda couldnt make it even 5 qts??? unreal
Does make you wonder how they design the oil volume on these machines.. 😎
Good video. The manual recommends draining the oil on the side stand. You should be able to drain some additional oil out using this method. However, I doubt Honda techs are doing this.
Since this MC has one quart of old oil left inside; maybe two or three additional ounces are not to worry? I use the center stand and so do all the dealer tech's. (Honda note is that the only way to drain that last quart is to split the cases!) I enjoyed your style of presentation and you speak VERY clearly.
Out of state and had a bad rear tire puncture. I plugged it and made it home where the leak got worse. I had 8700 miles on the original Bridgestone tires and I anticipated needing new tires near the 12,000 mark; but had that done at 8700. Good Rides
After draining the oil on the center stand its definitely a good idea to put the bike on the side stand and remove the drain plug that goes in horizontally. A decent enough amount of oil will drain out. Reinstall and put back on centerstand to finish the job. Adds an extra step but it’s worth it
710 Fluid ;-)
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Thanks Lary..
EXCELLENT video. Well done, easy to follow along. Thank you so much. Is there a compelling reason you waiting the full 4000 miles? I was considering doing the change at 2500-3000. Thank you again!
It’s Honda’s recommendation per the owners manual
@@AllThingsAudioHTX Not really what I asked, but thanks. I think people who own a Goldwing have read the owner's manual.
@@KG-xf9ew Sorry I must’ve read you post wrong. You asked if there was a compelling reason to wait until 4k to change the oil, other than Hondas suggestion, you can change the oil at whatever frequency if you so choose to change it sooner. Case in point, I plan to change the oil in my goldwing (21 tour) every 3k or annually whichever comes first.
Hey KG.. nah it was what the manual called out and I took time to do it and record it.. I dont think it hurts to do oil changes early.. I will start the season with one this year regardless of mileage.. Ride Safe!