5k mile service
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5k mile service
I am getting everything together to do my 5k service this weekend. Got all my tools and oil and lube to do the oil change, cable lube, and all the remaing visual inspections. I was just looking for any helpful hints or tips you guys might have to offer.
One ? that I did have after reading the service manual was if you really have to go through the whole clutch adjustment process or can you just check the play at the cable. If the play at the cable is good do you still need to go through the whole process or can you just skip it?
Thanks in advance for any helpful hints.
One ? that I did have after reading the service manual was if you really have to go through the whole clutch adjustment process or can you just check the play at the cable. If the play at the cable is good do you still need to go through the whole process or can you just skip it?
Thanks in advance for any helpful hints.
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Thanks glide. Yeah i was planning on going through the whole process like the service manual states was just wondering if it was needed. I let the stealership do my 1k service and they told me they just check the slack on the cable and did not remove the derby cover. Just wanted to know if I was going to be doing any extra leg work.
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LOL yeah that is exactly why I am doing it myself. The stealership is insane. Spent all of 50 bucks on all the supplies needed to do the service. Guess I will have to hunt for some new toys to throw on the bike with all that extra dough
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OK regarding the clutch. I did my own 5k this summer and multiple times I was told unless the clutch NEEDED adjusting you don't need to do it. But is lubing the cable something totally seperate? thx
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Thanks bry for those videos... I did my 5k a month or so ago and didnt do this as everything was working properly. But seeing how easy it is i cant hurt to adjust it, probably for the best!