How much does it cost to adjust Honda valve clearance?
The Honda dealer in my area quoted a price of $325 plus tax to adjust the valves in my 2006 E with 117,000 miles. Sounds high based on what I am seeing here. OK, that photo and discussion scared me a bit. My 4WD 5MT 2004 E has 288,000 km (approximately 180,000 miles) and I have never checked or adjusted the valve clearances.
What do you need to service a Honda ST1300?
What you need to service the Honda ST1300 Part Honda ST1300 Pan European spec Oil Honda generally recommends SAE 10W-30, J Oil filter Honda’s standard part number for the oil Air filter The easiest air filter to install is the Spark plugs Use NGK spark plug part CR7EH-9, or if y
When did the last Honda ST1300 come out?
This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2003-2015 Honda ST1300. The last ST1300 was made in 2012, but a few more were plated for the following years. The ST1300 was retired, but the engine was retained in the sporty cruiser CTX1300.
Why do you need a valve adjustment on a Honda?
The “noisy” criterion is only half the issue, that just means one or more have too much play, which might contribute to inefficiency. Too-tight valves (insufficient valve lash) will not be noisy yet are more likely to result in major problems such as a burnt valve, and may also cause MPG issues. 121,000 miles? Get a valve adjustment, basically.
When to do a valve clearance check on a Honda?
Valve clearance check/adjustment is recommended at 176,000 km (110,000 miles) in the service manual. There is no noise, and the engine has never stalled, never had a rough idle or had any trouble starting the first time.
When do you do the valve adjustment on a Honda?
Lizzurd, is there any way to insure the mechanic does the valve adjustment when the engine is cold. I understand if they start it and pull it into the bay from the parking lot, the heat from that brief trip messes up the tolerance measuring. Click to expand…
This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2003-2015 Honda ST1300. The last ST1300 was made in 2012, but a few more were plated for the following years. The ST1300 was retired, but the engine was retained in the sporty cruiser CTX1300.