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ST1300 Pan-European

Library entry covers 2003-2016

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Published source

Honda 2003 ST1300 Service Manual (Honda Motor Co.), Maintenance Schedule p.3-3

Factory service manual. Covers 2003 ST1300 service manual (US), chart in mi and km.

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50 items for a 2003 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Shaft
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2003 Honda ST1300 Pan-European

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

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Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

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On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

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Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

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Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

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Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi

2 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Engine idle speed: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake pad wear: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

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A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 8,000 mi

13 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Nuts, bolts, fasteners: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer item; secondary air supply system at the same interval
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle operation: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer item
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer item
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive oil: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering head bearings: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer only; first at 600 mi
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Side stand: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Suspension: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer item
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake system: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: first at 600 mi; brake light switch and headlight aim every 8,000 mi
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels and tires: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer only

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

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Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

4 items

Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch fluid: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: every 2 years or 12,000 mi; inspect every 4,000 mi
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

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Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

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Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: every 2 years or 12,000 mi; inspect every 4,000 mi

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air cleaner: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: more often in unusually wet or dusty areas

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

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Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 16,000 mi

2 items

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: inspect. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: dealer item
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

3 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

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Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

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Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

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Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Radiator coolant: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3: every 2 years or 24,000 mi; inspect every 8,000 mi

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

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Every 24,000 mi

1 item

Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Final drive oil: replace. Factory: Maintenance schedule p.3-3

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

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Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

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Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

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Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

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Every 4 years

1 item

Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

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Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

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Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.