Arghhh...Service problem...
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From: The Internet (& Dyer, Indiana)
Procrastination often bites you on the ***.
Better off trying to do most of that list.
We can tell ya whatever you want to hear in order to sleep better, but in reality "There is a reason they call for a 1000 mile service".
Better off trying to do most of that list.
We can tell ya whatever you want to hear in order to sleep better, but in reality "There is a reason they call for a 1000 mile service".
Tourer
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your owners manual should tell you what needs to be done at what mileage.if it was me i would change all fluids,check all bolts for tightness and make sure none have came lose and have fallen out,check the tires for air preasure and any unusual wear then i would ride the hell out of her.dealer service = you pay for the same thing you can do yourself
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Road Captain
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From: Utopia
CactusRed, I totally agree with you...I think I should have the dealer do it for the first 1000, and i may also take Red Devils advice and just change the oil for right now...2 weeks is a long time for not being able to ride your scoot...Thanks y'all !!!!
Tourer
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From: waterville wa
Ya 300 is what I was told, but did it myself. Found 2 loose bolts front tire took a little air, evrything else was ok. Cost me a hundred and 10 bucks 120+/- dollars for a case of amsoil 20-50 synthetic and 10 for a oil filter. figured oil would keep me covered for a year or two.
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From: El Cajon Ca.
I wouldn't ever go by what the dealer recommended. On a new bike or new engine build you should change the oil at 200, 500 and 1,000 miles. The small metal particles that are in the oil from a new engine is what causes most of the wear and damage. The filter does not catch it all. If your filter by passes which they all do it lets the crude circulate. If you are short on money it's no big deal. Hell im always short on money. At the very least you need to change your fluids. You say you are handy. You should be doing ALL the service on your bike. It's real easy. Take your time and use the forum if you have to. That's what a forum is good for so you can come on here and ask a question if you get stuck. So go for it! And the next time you have more $$$ buy the service manual. It will pay for itself quick like.
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From: North Dakota
No disrespect but changing the oil is not even close to cutting it man, you also have to think about, your warranty since you still have a warranty, if you don't have a dealer do it, then you need documented work, receipts showing that work was done, ie, oils, orings, filters, etc, otherwise you might have issues trying to get warranty work done should you need it.
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From: El Cajon Ca.
All you need to do is keep the receipts for the oil and filter. I have done ALL my service over the years even with brand new bikes. Had plenty of warranty work done by the dealer. The most they have ever asked was who does the service? I told them That I do all the service and they were happy with that. Never asked for anything else.
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From: Knoxville, Tn
1000 Mile Service
Change all the fluids..engine-trans-primary. Those steel particles are not good for any part of your bike and remember to get new o-rings for the plugs (all the same size).
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From: Batesville Ga
I'll skip the editorial comments about why anyone would buy a brand new bike (presumably with payments) and not be able to afford the first service.
You can do everything yourself, as has been stated here, and it won't cost very much. I'd change all three fluids - not much more than just the oil - along with the filter. Check everything else called for - posted by someone above - and ensure the bike is safe and sound.
Then I'd cut out the smokes, Starbucks, morning danish or whatever other luxuries I allow myself to save up the money for a service manual and make that my very next purchase.
You can do everything yourself, as has been stated here, and it won't cost very much. I'd change all three fluids - not much more than just the oil - along with the filter. Check everything else called for - posted by someone above - and ensure the bike is safe and sound.
Then I'd cut out the smokes, Starbucks, morning danish or whatever other luxuries I allow myself to save up the money for a service manual and make that my very next purchase.