Mark0212
Active member
Well, finally got around to changing all fluids on my 2008 AE. Bought the bike in 2009, and my guess is that it had been sitting for awhile. Was one of those AE leftovers nobody wanted. Well i'm sure am glad I bought for it!!
Anyway, 3 years and 20K miles later, it was time. Started with the fork; bought Honda fork oil and combined 10w with 5w. The oil that came out was like silver water. :huh: Added new mixture, and the fork is once again up to task if not better than new. Continued with the brakes via MityVac and then moved over to the clutch and finally changed the final drive oil. I was sweating this a little due to the cartridge style fork, automatic clutch and linked braking system, but it was a breeze. :yahoo: I won't wait as long next time. Maybe do it once a year!
Anyway, 3 years and 20K miles later, it was time. Started with the fork; bought Honda fork oil and combined 10w with 5w. The oil that came out was like silver water. :huh: Added new mixture, and the fork is once again up to task if not better than new. Continued with the brakes via MityVac and then moved over to the clutch and finally changed the final drive oil. I was sweating this a little due to the cartridge style fork, automatic clutch and linked braking system, but it was a breeze. :yahoo: I won't wait as long next time. Maybe do it once a year!