10-01-2013, 04:53 PM
Once again thank you Ferret for a wonderful write up! (I bet you don't get tired of reading that) 
It took me longer than I expected because of the many trips trying to find all the tools and parts I needed. As mentioned before, the filter put up a good fight and the drain bolt took no effort to unscrew. The tires needed some air, and the chain tensioning. To my surprise the axel nut was just as loose as the oil drain bolt 
It was definitely not tight to spec. I am fortunate the wheel did not fly off while riding. Whoever assembled this bike did not do a good job. A closer inspection reveals that the plastic surrounding one of the mirrors is half way in, WTF!. The mirrors are getting replaced anyways, but still this kind of thing shouldn't be. And what's with the tool bag? Really! My 1984 Magna has a much better tool bag than this, and it includes the rear suspension adjustment tool. Way to go Honda! 
It took me longer than I expected because of the many trips trying to find all the tools and parts I needed. As mentioned before, the filter put up a good fight and the drain bolt took no effort to unscrew. The tires needed some air, and the chain tensioning. To my surprise the axel nut was just as loose as the oil drain bolt It was definitely not tight to spec. I am fortunate the wheel did not fly off while riding. Whoever assembled this bike did not do a good job. A closer inspection reveals that the plastic surrounding one of the mirrors is half way in, WTF!. The mirrors are getting replaced anyways, but still this kind of thing shouldn't be. And what's with the tool bag? Really! My 1984 Magna has a much better tool bag than this, and it includes the rear suspension adjustment tool. Way to go Honda!