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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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I'm new to this site,I'm here to learn how to service my own bike,any help that I might get,would be greatly appreciated.thank you

Just did my oil change, all 3 holes, using Walmart products, I read reviews on the quicksilver synthetic, all seems to check out, I'll see how it goes, saved a lot of money, than done at dealer, trial and error,everyone can't b wroung!!! Lol off on my ride I go!!! Have a great day!!!

alot of great info on this site hoping to learn lots,
 

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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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Welcome and have fun. If you don't have one do get yourself a factory service manual - worth it's weight in gold!
 
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