15K Service on 07 SG
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15K Service on 07 SG
First some back story. I have tried searching, can't find what I'm looking for. My bike is due a 15K mile service, both my cars need tires and I'm 1 1/2 months from PCSing across the country. (NC to UT) I've worked on all my previous bikes and feel comferatable doing so, I'd love to have a service manual but with everything hitting at once it's an expense I can't afford. OL will lose her job when we move and I'm trying to buffer the savings.
Is there a way to check the rear belt tension without the HD tool?
How do you check adjustment (other than feel) for the clutch?
What is best to use for lubricating the cables (clutch, throttle, etc.)
From what I can tell in the owners manual, the only fluid change is the engine oil and filter, no primary or transmission. Am I missing something or is this basically a $300 oil change if you go to a dealership?
Would the dealership even check transmission and primary fluid levels during this service?
Any pointers?
Mac
Is there a way to check the rear belt tension without the HD tool?
How do you check adjustment (other than feel) for the clutch?
What is best to use for lubricating the cables (clutch, throttle, etc.)
From what I can tell in the owners manual, the only fluid change is the engine oil and filter, no primary or transmission. Am I missing something or is this basically a $300 oil change if you go to a dealership?
Would the dealership even check transmission and primary fluid levels during this service?
Any pointers?
Mac
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Before a trip like that, I'd change all 3 fluids and run either Harley or Amzoil (sp?) full syn in it. The clutch is a "feel" thing to me. I just give it a VERY tiny amount of play at the lever. Adjustment is the cable dangling in front of the engine (where a radiator WOULD go, if we were burdened with one). That's an easy adjustment and I seem to be doing it more often with only 8400 miles on my 3 month old.
I'd use any silicone based lube on the cables and I'm curious about the rear belt too. I need to change my rear tire tonight or tomorrow. I'll be readin up on that.
I am plannin a trip for the first full week of Sept. and a few buddies and I are ridin out to the Pacific from Michigan and back in 8 days (ouch!). I'm putting on a new rear tire, checking everything out and changing all fluids along with plugs. I think I have all the bases covered.
Good luck to you and ride safe!
I'd use any silicone based lube on the cables and I'm curious about the rear belt too. I need to change my rear tire tonight or tomorrow. I'll be readin up on that.
I am plannin a trip for the first full week of Sept. and a few buddies and I are ridin out to the Pacific from Michigan and back in 8 days (ouch!). I'm putting on a new rear tire, checking everything out and changing all fluids along with plugs. I think I have all the bases covered.
Good luck to you and ride safe!
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Yeah, the belt check is outlined in the owners manual and gives you the deflection amount (10 lbs and 1/4-5/16 for my SG) but calls for a specific HD tool. Figured if I could find a non HD version it should cost about half as much.
Can't ride the bike out, wish I could. Gov't won't ship vehicles stateside and I have two cars and the bike. They will pack it up in my household goods, but that's just a bad idea. Still have to buy a trailer to carry it out there, another reason money is tight.
Can't ride the bike out, wish I could. Gov't won't ship vehicles stateside and I have two cars and the bike. They will pack it up in my household goods, but that's just a bad idea. Still have to buy a trailer to carry it out there, another reason money is tight.
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Not a raw deal, just part of the job. Gov't will ship the bike or will pay the service member to self-move. Admittedly, it's a pain in the rear to move every few years, especially if you found a place you like. Certainly not a lifestyle for everyone.
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Agreed, part of the job. Just caught me off guard. I've only been on station 2 years, back from Korea. Yes they'll move the bike for me, in my household goods, uncrated, wrapped in furniture blankets. It would be loaded at my home, unloaded at a wharehouse here, loaded again, shipped to UT, unloaded there into a wharehouse, loaded back into a truck for delivery. They will allow me to crate it, but don't take responsibility for damage if they don't pack it. The gov't will also pay me to move it myself, which, if your not going to far, works in your favor, 2200 miles to UT, not so much. I've never not had to file a claim for broken HHG's, so they are not going to touch my bike.
Another question, any need to flush the system if I change to Amsoil 20w50 in the crank/primary and severe gear 75w90 in the xmsn? Thanks for the answers, I'm learning quite a bit.
Another question, any need to flush the system if I change to Amsoil 20w50 in the crank/primary and severe gear 75w90 in the xmsn? Thanks for the answers, I'm learning quite a bit.
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I would just change the engine oil and filter. All those other "checks", "inspects", and "adjusts" are things you pretty much do or become aware of during normal use.
I agree with you on not shipping the bike. Renting a trailer may work out better than buying and the gov may reimburse the rental. I made quite a few gov PCS moves and always had something damaged. Never shipped a bike. A buddy shipped a bike and for some reason drained the oil before shipping. Motor was frozen when he got it back. Thought some dude cranked it up but could not prove it or collect on it.
Not to suggest something that might jam you up but since you are in the AF you might check on loading the bike on a flight going your way. My son, a pilot, loaded his Harley into an aircraft that he was flying to his overseas post and got it there without a scratch.
Good luck.
I agree with you on not shipping the bike. Renting a trailer may work out better than buying and the gov may reimburse the rental. I made quite a few gov PCS moves and always had something damaged. Never shipped a bike. A buddy shipped a bike and for some reason drained the oil before shipping. Motor was frozen when he got it back. Thought some dude cranked it up but could not prove it or collect on it.
Not to suggest something that might jam you up but since you are in the AF you might check on loading the bike on a flight going your way. My son, a pilot, loaded his Harley into an aircraft that he was flying to his overseas post and got it there without a scratch.
Good luck.