Maintenance schedule question.
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Maintenance schedule question.
When I bought my bike it didn't come with an owners manual, so when it was time for my 1000k service I went to the dealer to ask what it consists of. The service manager I spoke with printed me a maintenance schedule checklist that covered what needs to be done at 1k, 2.5k, 5k and 10k.
Since then, the owners manual I ordered came in, and now that I'm closing in on 2500 miles I noticed that my owners manual doesn't have service scheduled for the 2500 mile mark. It goes from 1k to 5k.
The sheet that was printed out for me says that, at 2500 miles, I should have the engine oil changed, primary oil checked and topped off if necessary, lube throttle assembly cables along with a list of things to check and inspect, from aircleaner to front forks.
After my first service at the dearler I decided I'll be servicing the bike myself from now on (unless it's something major of course). Should I perform this service at 2500k or should I wait until I hit 5000 miles?
Thanks.
Since then, the owners manual I ordered came in, and now that I'm closing in on 2500 miles I noticed that my owners manual doesn't have service scheduled for the 2500 mile mark. It goes from 1k to 5k.
The sheet that was printed out for me says that, at 2500 miles, I should have the engine oil changed, primary oil checked and topped off if necessary, lube throttle assembly cables along with a list of things to check and inspect, from aircleaner to front forks.
After my first service at the dearler I decided I'll be servicing the bike myself from now on (unless it's something major of course). Should I perform this service at 2500k or should I wait until I hit 5000 miles?
Thanks.
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I say do it (yourself). Weather it needs it or not it can't hurt. Not doing it on the other hand if something needs attention...Can hurt. Not to mention it will help you to become more familiar with your bike.
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I say do it (yourself). Weather it needs it or not it can't hurt. Not doing it on the other hand if something needs attention...Can hurt. Not to mention it will help you to become more familiar with your bike.
JMO.
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so when it was time for my 1000k service
That has got to be a record. You have 1 million miles on that bike already?
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Without a doubt, do the service yourself....you will know it is done right, you will save money, and you will get to know your bike better!!!!
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I do oil,filter changes every 2500 miles,all three holes every 5000 miles but thats just me,check everything out,check if there is any metal shavings in the fluids,my 1st H.D.,havent worked on my own bikes or cars in a long time,but figured its my baby so I have to spend some time with it and get to know it as much as possible,if you're mechanically inclined do it yourself at least you'll know its done right and save some $$ doin it.