At 4:48 you say to remove the Phillips head screws holding on the rear wheel plastic cover. This is INCORRECT. Honda does not use Phillips head screws on their bikes. Instead they are JIS, Japanese International Standard...they look similar, but are not. You will have far fewer problems working on Japanese bikes with the correct screwdriver set. Phillips screwdrivers will round out the tines if the screw is stuck. Another trick is to use a Socket wrench with JIS driver attached as you will be able to apply tremenodous torque. As I'm often working on old motorcycles in iffy condition, I'll use a 1/2 inch socket wrench driver, and apply strong pressure towards the offending screwhead...gets them cleanly most of the time. You can also whack the screwhead with a JIS in it, and it will shock the threads, sometimes helping loosening.
There's also the option of just removing the seat then 4 bolts, then rotating the entire rear subframe up. A WHOLE LOT easier than removing a saddle bag and gets both bags out of the way in less time with less trouble.
Some folks just remove the bags...no big deal and it doesnt stress the air shock inflator hose. I just had to redo a tire install due to the mechanic putting the washer on the OUTSIDE of the swingarm at the axel nut. DANGEROUS to ride in this condition.
At 4:48 you say to remove the Phillips head screws holding on the rear wheel plastic cover. This is INCORRECT. Honda does not use Phillips head screws on their bikes. Instead they are JIS, Japanese International Standard...they look similar, but are not. You will have far fewer problems working on Japanese bikes with the correct screwdriver set. Phillips screwdrivers will round out the tines if the screw is stuck. Another trick is to use a Socket wrench with JIS driver attached as you will be able to apply tremenodous torque. As I'm often working on old motorcycles in iffy condition, I'll use a 1/2 inch socket wrench driver, and apply strong pressure towards the offending screwhead...gets them cleanly most of the time. You can also whack the screwhead with a JIS in it, and it will shock the threads, sometimes helping loosening.
There's also the option of just removing the seat then 4 bolts, then rotating the entire rear subframe up. A WHOLE LOT easier than removing a saddle bag and gets both bags out of the way in less time with less trouble.
Thanx, this will be my next week project, greetz from Sweden
Excellent Video... Thank you!
You need a breaker bar.
Could have just unbolted fasteners inside each bag and loosen frame bolts, then swing entire assembly up. Still informative though👊👊
Some folks just remove the bags...no big deal and it doesnt stress the air shock inflator hose. I just had to redo a tire install due to the mechanic putting the washer on the OUTSIDE of the swingarm at the axel nut. DANGEROUS to ride in this condition.
Do not set painted side of plastic down on concrete, always on a towel or soft cover.
How did you get Martin Sheen to narrate this??