Impressed with the video. The only point I would make was you said things had to be tightened up to the correct manufacturers torque settings, but I didn't see a torque wrench?
This free oil change video should be used as a reference point for Goldwing owners that work on their own motorcycles, my video was never intended to be the Official sponsored Honda Goldwing Training Manual for Honda Service Technicians employees, therefore use common sense or just take your bike to the dealership if you lack the ability to change your own oil.
Good video. I’ve done my 2018 dct oil change several times now. A few tips for you. After you remove the 3 drain bolts and both filters…put the bike on the side stand and about .25-.3 more ounces of dirty oil will continue to drain. To remove the dct filter I use a telescopic pocket magnet tool to pull the filter out. The oring that goes in the dct cap is very easy to pinch and will result in a oil leak down the road. There is another oring that people are using that is very tight fitting and no chance of pinching. That oring is the same used for the front fork suspension caps for the 01-17 goldwings. After the bike has sat on the side stand for serval minutes put the bike back on the center stand and reinstall all the plugs and filters. I pour exactly 5 quarts of oil into the bike. Start the bike and let run for 5 minutes. Then turn the bike off and check the oil level at 3 minutes. The oil level should be exactly on the upper full mark. Also when start the bike for the first time after the oil change you might get a series of dashes for the transmission indicator. No worries it will do this if the bike senses that no oil is flowing since all the oil was drained and the new dct filter is dry. After you start the bike again the dash’s will clear and be back to normal showing N on the display.
Don't fret too much over the small amount you are getting out by using the side stand; the 2018-2022 GW DCT always has one quart of old oil left inside! It can only be drained by 'splitting the case,' as in taking the engine/transmission apart! '21 GW DCT owner. Good Rides
From the Pro’s Corner: Tip of the Week! Learning how to do basic maintenance care for your Honda Gold Wing or any motorcycle “properly” goes along way towards ensuring quality service, a better understanding of your machine and is a huge savings. Thank you Chris!
Excellent job Chris! I see that Bradley S. below already mentioned it below, but it is important, after you have drained as much oil as possible, to take the bike off the center stand and place it on the side stand. This process will drain the additional several ounces of dirty oil out of the engine. Then, put it back on the center stand to replace the drain bolts and filters. I learned this from Cruiseman's Maintenance Videos.
Great video sir, I just wanted to say you can get a metal drip pan that's like a cookie sheet maybe 4 foot in length, which is good for any spillage. I purchased mine from Wal-Wart in the automotive section of the store. It really comes in handy for changing oil in the bike and trucks.
EXCELLENT VIDEO thank you so much. I used this video and it was exactly what I needed to walk through my own 2021 DCT Tour oil change. And on the torque wrench.... anyone who has changed their own oil on bikes can feel the required tightness better than using a torque wrench. With a torque wrench you run the risk of leaving it to the tool and having it go way over if you aren't careful to use it correctly.
To all, follow the bike book !!! Don't guess torques. Honda has the reason for everything on this amazing machine. Since day one, I do 22 f/lbs on all 3 drain bolts and 19 f/lbs on oil filter. Yes, by the book. I never had any issues changing oil or fighting to loosen anything. Always use fresh crush washers and always check that oil filter o-ring did not stay on the block after you drop it.
Good to see you stepped up & got a 6 gen! Fantastic machine. Only issue I have had on mine after 40,000 miles was a blown speaker which dealer replaced under warranty this week. Ride safe!
Thanks for the info. My local dealership charged me $183.00 for an oil change and state inspection on my DCT. I will be doing my on oil change next time. Great video...
Hey chris, great vid, very helpful. I just purchased a 2022 wing DCT a few days ago. I will be doing this shortly. Now, you said this was your FIRST oil change? I was told by the dealer to change the break-in oil at the1st 500 miles. Did you do this? They quoted me $487 for the 1st service. Yea.......No! I did all the work on my 2016 wing except the recall on the forks. yea they screwed that up too....ended up having them buy me a new wheel and a caliper. yea came loose on the road. ANYWAY, question. I know you used to tow a trailer with your old bike. Did you get a hitch for the 2021? Which one is the best one for this model?
great vid as always Chris. You did a nice job of describing each step as you went. will be easy as I see it to do my own oil changes in my 21-B model. thanks again keep them coming
When the oil started to drain I noticed a reddish brown color separation from the oil. Was this maybe from the camera and lights or is it a break in oil that Honda uses?
If I’m not mistaken, I believe the owners manual stated that you should change the oil every 4,000 miles. The DCT oil and filter every 8,000 miles. I’m going to double check when I get home from work.
Just an observation, where you are adding oil to the filter is where filtered oil exits to the mains and journals, any dirt added to this center cavity will be the first to enter the bearing surfaces...unfiltered. just a thought
Question for you. The owners manual tells you to check the oil with the bike in the upright position on level ground. Does not say to have it on the center stand like the 2005,2012 and 2017 I had. When you check the oil on the center stand the dipstick reads to the bottom line which shows it needs oil added. The manual says to run the engine till it gets warm, shut it for a few minutes then check the oil with bike in the upright position on level ground. It should show to the upper mark on the dipstick. I can never get a good reading. I know it has 4.9 quarts of oil in it. Any suggestions? By the way Great Video on changing the oil and filters.
Great video. Am I the only one that needs to do a clutch initiation after an oil change on the DCT? I have to let the oil warm up and do a clutch initiation otherwise it will shift funny from nuetral to first
Great video, I will be picking up my 2022 tour dct in about a month. Keep the video coming. Do you suggest getting the Honda shop manual or the video from the cruiseman?
If you are a handyman and know bikes, mechanics, Honda tech manual will be enough, however it does not hurt to get his videos or Fred Harmon as well. It will prevent you from having expensive repairs or damages. I just have the heavy manual with the pictures. Some panels on the bike are tricky to remove/install. Moreover, it is a complexed machine.
@@chriscaliente5033 Subscriber here wanted to get your opinion 2016 can am freedom trailer guy purchase it new used it for a 1500 mile trip and that is it. Asking 1500 like new. Can't find any information on these trailers is this a good deal? Has had listed for a while was asking 2500 then 2000, now 1500 will try and get for less still. Thanks in advance for your opinion. Wayne
Up tight then 1/4 turn, nah just joking. If in doubt read the book but if it has crush washers use common sense. Personally it looked like to much in this video but it's his ride so not my issue
Impressed with the video. The only point I would make was you said things had to be tightened up to the correct manufacturers torque settings, but I didn't see a torque wrench?
This free oil change video should be used as a reference point for Goldwing owners that work on their own motorcycles, my video was never intended to be the Official sponsored Honda Goldwing Training Manual for Honda Service Technicians employees, therefore use common sense or just take your bike to the dealership if you lack the ability to change your own oil.
I read your comment and eye rolled so hard I may need medical attention.
@wadeyearsago Shots fired lol. 😊
Good video. I’ve done my 2018 dct oil change several times now. A few tips for you. After you remove the 3 drain bolts and both filters…put the bike on the side stand and about .25-.3 more ounces of dirty oil will continue to drain. To remove the dct filter I use a telescopic pocket magnet tool to pull the filter out. The oring that goes in the dct cap is very easy to pinch and will result in a oil leak down the road. There is another oring that people are using that is very tight fitting and no chance of pinching. That oring is the same used for the front fork suspension caps for the 01-17 goldwings. After the bike has sat on the side stand for serval minutes put the bike back on the center stand and reinstall all the plugs and filters. I pour exactly 5 quarts of oil into the bike. Start the bike and let run for 5 minutes. Then turn the bike off and check the oil level at 3 minutes. The oil level should be exactly on the upper full mark. Also when start the bike for the first time after the oil change you might get a series of dashes for the transmission indicator. No worries it will do this if the bike senses that no oil is flowing since all the oil was drained and the new dct filter is dry. After you start the bike again the dash’s will clear and be back to normal showing N on the display.
Don't fret too much over the small amount you are getting out by using the side stand; the 2018-2022 GW DCT always has one quart of old oil left inside! It can only be drained by 'splitting the case,' as in taking the engine/transmission apart! '21 GW DCT owner. Good Rides
From the Pro’s Corner: Tip of the Week! Learning how to do basic maintenance care for your Honda Gold Wing or any motorcycle “properly” goes along way towards ensuring quality service, a better understanding of your machine and is a huge savings. Thank you Chris!
Excellent job Chris! I see that Bradley S. below already mentioned it below, but it is important, after you have drained as much oil as possible, to take the bike off the center stand and place it on the side stand. This process will drain the additional several ounces of dirty oil out of the engine. Then, put it back on the center stand to replace the drain bolts and filters. I learned this from Cruiseman's Maintenance Videos.
Great video sir, I just wanted to say you can get a metal drip pan that's like a cookie sheet maybe 4 foot in length, which is good for any spillage. I purchased mine from Wal-Wart in the automotive section of the store. It really comes in handy for changing oil in the bike and trucks.
I use a large black plastic trash bag.
Great video Chris. Very in-depth and great filming.
EXCELLENT VIDEO thank you so much. I used this video and it was exactly what I needed to walk through my own 2021 DCT Tour oil change. And on the torque wrench.... anyone who has changed their own oil on bikes can feel the required tightness better than using a torque wrench. With a torque wrench you run the risk of leaving it to the tool and having it go way over if you aren't careful to use it correctly.
Great job. You’re really good at explaining everything. We appreciate your teachings.
To all, follow the bike book !!! Don't guess torques. Honda has the reason for everything on this amazing machine. Since day one, I do 22 f/lbs on all 3 drain bolts and 19 f/lbs on oil filter. Yes, by the book. I never had any issues changing oil or fighting to loosen anything. Always use fresh crush washers and always check that oil filter o-ring did not stay on the block after you drop it.
Thank you for specifying the Torque Values.... that's what I was looking for!
I really like your content, I am entertained and in the market for a new goldwing! Thanks for your time!
Very well done. Thanks for sharing. The mark of a true professional is making it seem easy for the audience.
Very clear and precise. Thank you.
Good to see you stepped up & got a 6 gen! Fantastic machine. Only issue I have had on mine after 40,000 miles was a blown speaker which dealer replaced under warranty this week. Ride safe!
Thanks for the info. My local dealership charged me $183.00 for an oil change and state inspection on my DCT. I will be doing my on oil change next time. Great video...
Hey chris, great vid, very helpful. I just purchased a 2022 wing DCT a few days ago. I will be doing this shortly. Now, you said this was your FIRST oil change? I was told by the dealer to change the break-in oil at the1st 500 miles. Did you do this? They quoted me $487 for the 1st service. Yea.......No! I did all the work on my 2016 wing except the recall on the forks. yea they screwed that up too....ended up having them buy me a new wheel and a caliper. yea came loose on the road. ANYWAY, question. I know you used to tow a trailer with your old bike. Did you get a hitch for the 2021? Which one is the best one for this model?
great vid as always Chris. You did a nice job of describing each step as you went. will be easy as I see it to do my own oil changes in my 21-B model. thanks again keep them coming
When the oil started to drain I noticed a reddish brown color separation from the oil. Was this maybe from the camera and lights or is it a break in oil that Honda uses?
Great informative instruction, best I've seen, thank you Chris.
Very informative videos… keep the great content coming
Great video 👍 It's a messy job, but someone has to do it..
Excellent tutorial, thank you.
Top quality video and explanation…🇬🇧👍
If I’m not mistaken, I believe the owners manual stated that you should change the oil every 4,000 miles. The DCT oil and filter every 8,000 miles. I’m going to double check when I get home from work.
Your right it's a messy job. I had oil everywhere
Just an observation, where you are adding oil to the filter is where filtered oil exits to the mains and journals, any dirt added to this center cavity will be the first to enter the bearing surfaces...unfiltered. just a thought
Great video! Thanks Chris!,
Excellent instruction video, well done and thank you.
Excellent, thank you.
Question for you. The owners manual tells you to check the oil with the bike in the upright position on level ground. Does not say to have it on the center stand like the 2005,2012 and 2017 I had. When you check the oil on the center stand the dipstick reads to the bottom line which shows it needs oil added. The manual says to run the engine till it gets warm, shut it for a few minutes then check the oil with bike in the upright position on level ground. It should show to the upper mark on the dipstick. I can never get a good reading. I know it has 4.9 quarts of oil in it. Any suggestions? By the way Great Video on changing the oil and filters.
Good tutorial. Thanks
Nice Video.
Great video Caliente! Me? I’d just take it to Honda dealer for this type of work
Well done Chris..keep up the good work..
Great Job, thank you
Great video. Am I the only one that needs to do a clutch initiation after an oil change on the DCT? I have to let the oil warm up and do a clutch initiation otherwise it will shift funny from nuetral to first
Good video, does engine, dct gear oil all go in same top up hole, silly question
Love the video. What size is the filter wrench?
Love it
Change your oil every 5000 miles ,,dont mind the bullshit ,,the oil is the life of your engine
GREAT JOB! I own a 2022 DCT..
where did you find the service manual for the 2021 GW ?
The owners manual
Really good Video Chris thank you sir
Very very 👍 nice full support and Big Likes from Ahmed Ali Nizamani..
Great video, I will be picking up my 2022 tour dct in about a month. Keep the video coming. Do you suggest getting the Honda shop manual or the video from the cruiseman?
If you are a handyman and know bikes, mechanics, Honda tech manual will be enough, however it does not hurt to get his videos or Fred Harmon as well. It will prevent you from having expensive repairs or damages. I just have the heavy manual with the pictures. Some panels on the bike are tricky to remove/install. Moreover, it is a complexed machine.
@@alp3781 Chris, Thank you so much for all of your videos. I am going to do my first oil change on my 22 DCT tour. Once again thank you so much.
Thank you for another great video. What size is your oil filter cup and where did you find it?
Great Job!
Hey Chris I enjoy your videos, have you done one on the air filter yet?
Chris did you do a dct initialization afterwards?
Was all the drain plugs the same size. In the engine and transmission runs off the same oil.
Yes to all!
@@chriscaliente5033 okay thanks for responding
@@chriscaliente5033 Subscriber here wanted to get your opinion 2016 can am freedom trailer guy purchase it new used it for a 1500 mile trip and that is it. Asking 1500 like new. Can't find any information on these trailers is this a good deal? Has had listed for a while was asking 2500 then 2000, now 1500 will try and get for less still. Thanks in advance for your opinion. Wayne
Nice job
Can I use the Honda synthetic oil?
Nice video
Do u find some metal shavings in oil ?
YOU DIDNT USE A TORQUE WRENCH, LOL
WHAT ARE THE TORQUE SPECS...
Up tight then 1/4 turn, nah just joking. If in doubt read the book but if it has crush washers use common sense. Personally it looked like to much in this video but it's his ride so not my issue
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