Time for my first service. What do I need?
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BTW, my first service didn't go well. I had oil spewing from my air cleaner because they over filled (and then tried to convince me I didn't know how to read a dipstick), the clutch adjustment sucked, and my spokes got "adjusted" to point of being loose. I used a turkey baster to pull a pint of oil out to get get it where it should be. You may spend more when all is said and done than it would've cost you for that 1st service, but you'll have the peace of mind that someone who cares (you) did right by your bike.
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I went out to my bike and noticed a little bit of oil at the bottom of the primary cover. The bike has been sitting 16 hours or so and theres not even a drop on the ground, but it still concerns me. I wiped the cover clean yesterday after I put it back on and it wasn't there. I did notice that when I was putting oil in, 1 full quart was leaking out as I was trying to put the cover back on. Could this be just that excess that got on the other side of the gasket finding its way out?
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<p>Wow, prices have gone up! Just did a quick Amazon search and $60 is the going rate. I got mine back in 2002 for $20. Even at $60, it's still very much worth it. Clymers seems to be a little cheaper. Never used that one, so can't comment on it.</p>
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<p>Wow, prices have gone up! Just did a quick Amazon search and $60 is the going rate. I got mine back in 2002 for $20. Even at $60, it's still very much worth it. Clymers seems to be a little cheaper. Never used that one, so can't comment on it.</p>
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I went out to my bike and noticed a little bit of oil at the bottom of the primary cover. The bike has been sitting 16 hours or so and theres not even a drop on the ground, but it still concerns me. I wiped the cover clean yesterday after I put it back on and it wasn't there. I did notice that when I was putting oil in, 1 full quart was leaking out as I was trying to put the cover back on. Could this be just that excess that got on the other side of the gasket finding its way out?
I use a 2x4 under the kickstand and have the wifey hold the bike.
If there is isn't any on the ground, just a bit on the derby cover. I would worry about it because the way it sounds it was leaking oil as you put the derby cover back on. Wipe it he oil off any keep an eye on it.
How much oil did you end up putting into the primary? It will and should have 1 quart.
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Did you have the bike level, while putting the 1 quart in the primary?
I use a 2x4 under the kickstand and have the wifey hold the bike.
If there is isn't any on the ground, just a bit on the derby cover. I would worry about it because the way it sounds it was leaking oil as you put the derby cover back on. Wipe it he oil off any keep an eye on it.
How much oil did you end up putting into the primary? It will and should have 1 quart.
I use a 2x4 under the kickstand and have the wifey hold the bike.
If there is isn't any on the ground, just a bit on the derby cover. I would worry about it because the way it sounds it was leaking oil as you put the derby cover back on. Wipe it he oil off any keep an eye on it.
How much oil did you end up putting into the primary? It will and should have 1 quart.
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I would just wipe it off, and keep an eye on it.
Good on ya for doing your own work on your bike, Nobody cares more than you!
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