Decided I didn't want to be shackled by the stealership or even an Indy shop so I'm going to do my own 10k service. After reading all the posts here and watching a couple of YouTube videos, it seems easy enough. I had to buy a couple of tools (to take the rear passenger footrest off and the torx socket to get the primary cover off)......$1.97 each at Home Depot. The rest seems pretty simple.....lots of inspection. I likely won't adjust the clutch because it seems to be within the specs already. I'll replace the oil plug gasket and the primary ring and buy the fluids at the stealership. Anything else that might be a gotcha?

 

The Service Manual for your bike is a big help.

 

A Manual?

 

It's pretty easy! Sounds like you're getting it nailed down. About the clutch though, adjust it this time so that you know how to do it and how simple it is for future reference. Also, do it now because, while you believe it to be within spec, you may have just gotten used to it while it became out of spec and that's why you think it's fine. You may find out it's better after you've done the adjustment.

 

Got the service manual a week after I got my bike

 

Seems like the time to adjust the clutch is while you have the primary cover off to change the fluids....right?

 

You're buying your fluids at a "stealer-ship"? There's auto stores that carry what you need.

 

I guess you're a better man than I am. If I spent the next hour checking my tools, I might find a crescent wrench, vice grips, and a screwdriver or two. I never had the slightest interest in doing my own maintenance or repair work on any of my automobiles, Jeeps, or... motorcycles. Not so much as change the oil, or spark plugs, and other consumables. I have better things to do with my time, like riding, enjoying time with my wife, and other fun stuff. I would much rather pay my mechanic to deal with mechanical issues. If you enjoy doing your own maintenance, G-d love ya. I don't have the patience, interest, knowlege base, or tools, I also don't like to get oily or greasy. I learned a long time ago when my dad would try to talk me into changing the oil in the car. No thank you very much, It's just not my cup of tea. What really makes it weird is that neither of my brothers ever took dad up on changing oil either and he was a partner in a used car lot with my kid brother (12 years younger than me - I'm 71).

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"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca 1750's

 

It's no big deal. With a few tools and the manual, you'll be done in a few hours.

Just take your time and make a morning out of it. I find it quite relaxing.

 

Lots of threads on here, where people take the wrong drain plug out. Make sure you know the right one. Be careful not to hit the crank position sensor, when taking the filter off.