5K Service: Fall or Spring?
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5K Service: Fall or Spring?
My goal was to hit 5K on my '19 Deluxe and have the dealership perform the 5K Service before putting it away for the year. Alas, I missed my goal by about 800 miles. Also, at the 1K service, I had the dealership switch to synthetic ("Syn 3") oil. As I understand it, the Synthetic's don't necessarily break down like the mineral oils do when sitting stagnant for the winter. Also, I don't torture the bike: All my riding was a mix of country back-roads and some highway travel.
So, do I:
I'm open to any suggestions.
Please no "Mineral vs. Synthetic" or "DIY vs. Dealership Service" flames - there are quite enough threads on those already.
Thanks,
-PH
So, do I:
- Take it to the dealership for an early 5K service (at around 4200) before putting it away for the winter.
- Change the oil now, realizing I will probably be taking it to the dealership early in the spring (after logging 800 more miles)
- Simply put it to bed with a full tank of stabilized fuel and plugged into the tender (which it's always on, when not being ridden).
I'm open to any suggestions.
Please no "Mineral vs. Synthetic" or "DIY vs. Dealership Service" flames - there are quite enough threads on those already.
Thanks,
-PH
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I live in an area in Colorado where I can usually get out at least a couple times a month and ride. Mid December to mid January can be a little iffy. So I don't worry too much about winterization. I also have heat in my shop and keep it around 50*. Regardless I would go with #3.
Last edited by sandrooney; Nov 7, 2019 at 06:05 AM.
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In NJ its gets rainy and cold Nov to about April, plus we get a few heavy snows each year. However an oddball warm riding day isnt unusual during that period too. I dont like to take out the bike if I still see remnants of salt on the road; I usually wait for a good spring rain to wash it away.
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-PH