12-09-2021, 08:46 AM
(12-09-2021, 06:18 AM)jasonsargonautalis_imp Wrote:(12-07-2021, 08:26 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: First, are you building a bare wheel? Or re-installing one with the rotors, bearings, etc installed?
If reinstalling parts, you could use the old bearings if necessary, but the disk bolts should be new ones. Reinstalling the old ones have been known to sheer off when re-torquing them. Then fun starts.
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The disk spring washers, springs and collars should be replaced also so as to ensure the disk floats properly.
Failure to do so could lead to brake binding as a member found out.
The caliper bolts are ALOC bolts. That means the bolt comes with a locking compound on it and are one-time use. OR, put your own thread locker on it and torque to spec. That is what I do based on my dealer saying they do that.
If you are installing bearing, read the instructions a bunch of times. You can’t just bang them in and be done. They have to be seated correctly and not bind the spacer tube in there. Someone else may chime in on this as I haven’t done this job yet.
Ugh that's a massive pain. So yeah these are the bent up wheels that are going out to be re-shaped. The person I'm talking to has asked for the rotors to be uninstalled for reshaping. The bearings feel fine on the bike but I'll have a better idea once the wheel is uninstalled. If I get them off, and the bearings are trashed, I might just buy Houtman's wheels. I suspected the rotor bolts would need replacement but the rest of it is a surprise.
The bolt collars in particular are shockingly expensive ($10.50/ea?!). Is there a better place to look for parts than Partzilla?
I'm comfortable putting threadlocker on the caliper bolts. I have blue for sure and I don't mind buying red, if need be.
(12-07-2021, 11:30 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: Honda is probably compelled to be very conservative and specify a lot of part replacement, assuming nothing about the condition of the used parts and the issues remarked by Popgun. This may help keep their corporate lawyers idle.
This is what my assumption is on a lot of their replacement suggestions. I've talked to Honda techs in the past that say they don't replace a lot of parts Honda says to put as new because it's overkill. (e.g. You're supposed to replace the gasket for the fuel line every time you disconnect it, apparently.)
(12-07-2021, 12:24 PM)pekingduck_imp Wrote: GO, the phrase "an abundance of caution" comes to mind. And as Popgun says, it depends what you're doing. If you are powdercoating the wheels, it's not a bad idea to replace the bearings and seals but, again, not mandatory.
New caliper and rotor bolts come with a "locking" adhesive, but could be re-used with a proper amount of locking adhesive. But lacking the proper type adhesive, someone might use silicone sealant, super-glue, anti-sieze compound, or nothing at all.
Not using the correct locking agent impacts the torque reading, at the least. So bolt replacement is the idiot-proof solution.
According to the manual, the washer, spring, and collar for the discs do not have to be replaced.
So this is what I initially thought based on the graphic on 12-18 [[url=https://i.imgur.com/AZ3xUcn.jpg]uploaded a scan here]. However the graphic on page 12-19 [[url=https://i.imgur.com/CNk44rw.jpg]scan here] implies that the bolt, spring, collar, and washer all need to be replaced by putting the [NEW] symbol by "[2]/[4]/[5]/[6]". Do you think this is just a lack of clarity on Honda's part?
I have half a mind to track down one of those Honda certified techs I used to know and ask.
This is what my assumption is on a lot of their replacement suggestions. I've talked to Honda techs in the past that say they don't replace a lot of parts Honda says to put as new because it's overkill. (e.g. You're supposed to replace the gasket for the fuel line every time you disconnect it, apparently.)
I reckon if the bike is out-of-warranty, then the "excessive" precautions are moot.