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From: St Augustine, FL
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I agree with many other posts ~ a service manual is a Superb Investment... I've had 29 HD's and some other stuff. I ride 35k per year on average.... I have no patience for wating in stealerships while some kid may pour the correct lubricant in the correct hole.... So the service manual is a no brainer ~ I purchase one for every bike and utilize them frequently... You can find them used online with a little patience. You don't have to be a mechanic to perform basic maintenance.... If you truly do not want to deal with it then find a good local guy ~ unless you are bound and determined to spend crazy money... Tires pressure and overall condition should be checked frequently ~ they are the only thing standing between us and disaster.... All other items are in the manual but a good rule of thumb is 5k for basic services.... I do change the oil at 5k and do the initial 1k's, but based on premium products will go further between primary and transmission changes. Plugs I'll run minimum of 20k and have run them 50k. Other than that an occasional bottle of injector cleaner is all that is needed.... If it ain't broke do not fix it.... I have rolled well over 100k on many of my bikes and overall have had good service.... Service Manual ~ and a few basic tools can save you a TON of cash, alot of aggravation, and the self satisfaction of knowing your scoot....
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If you thought that guy was trying to do anything but act like a moron then you should re-read his post.
As for all of those with helpful advice, I will start with a service manual and try to do my 25K service with some assistance from a friend that rides. Thank you for all of those that gave good advice.
As for all of those with helpful advice, I will start with a service manual and try to do my 25K service with some assistance from a friend that rides. Thank you for all of those that gave good advice.
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If you thought that guy was trying to do anything but act like a moron then you should re-read his post.
As for all of those with helpful advice, I will start with a service manual and try to do my 25K service with some assistance from a friend that rides. Thank you for all of those that gave good advice.
As for all of those with helpful advice, I will start with a service manual and try to do my 25K service with some assistance from a friend that rides. Thank you for all of those that gave good advice.
I agree, that guy was no help.
the service manual is a must. before you know it you will have your nose stuck in it like it was a best seller.lol
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If you thought that guy was trying to do anything but act like a moron then you should re-read his post.
As for all of those with helpful advice, I will start with a service manual and try to do my 25K service with some assistance from a friend that rides. Thank you for all of those that gave good advice.
As for all of those with helpful advice, I will start with a service manual and try to do my 25K service with some assistance from a friend that rides. Thank you for all of those that gave good advice.
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From: AZ
I said this in another post, Check out youtube, they do go over somethings that a visual would be an added benefit to you manual. They even sometimes tell you the tricks of the trade that are not listed in a manual. You will also get a visual feel before you have to take yours apart.
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Thanks guys, I bought the online version of the service manual last night and downloaded it. I am also waiting for my CD ROM. Thanks for the YouTube tip too. If I would have never asked I would not have known to pick up the manual and just had the dealership do everything, I am not made of money so that alone was a huge tip.
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From: Hudson Valley
Did you get an owner's manual with it? That would be a good read based on your questions.
If you are an experienced rider, they also teach some good stuff at your MSF intermediate course.
If not, the beginner course goes over things like tire pressure and basic pre ride safety checks.
If you got the electronic service manual
Go to Chapter 3 on Maintenance
At the end are a few pages of tables including a pre ride check list if you need it.
I recommend you buy the OEM printed service manual, parts manual and the electronic diagnostics manual, its better than what you get online (especially the diagrams) and pictures.
As for the service department at the dealership.
Put them on the spot.
Ask them to print the service history for you.
If they were being honest with you, it won't be a problem.
If you are an experienced rider, they also teach some good stuff at your MSF intermediate course.
If not, the beginner course goes over things like tire pressure and basic pre ride safety checks.
If you got the electronic service manual
Go to Chapter 3 on Maintenance
At the end are a few pages of tables including a pre ride check list if you need it.
I recommend you buy the OEM printed service manual, parts manual and the electronic diagnostics manual, its better than what you get online (especially the diagrams) and pictures.
As for the service department at the dealership.
Put them on the spot.
Ask them to print the service history for you.
If they were being honest with you, it won't be a problem.
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From: Pensacola, FL
First, welcome to the forum. There have been good suggestions on what to perform and when. If your bike is running regular oil, change every 3K, and 5K if your running synthetic. Many change before they reach those milages, I would just recommend not going over them. Another point, I'm not sure what rear shocks are on the 02, but if you have air shocks, I would recommend you invest in a suspension pump #54630-03A, $46.95. Also, as I wash my wheels, I check for loose nipples on the spokes. Tire tread can be checked with a penny. I check tire and shock pressure at least weekly.
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Also, besides referring to the manual, I'd recommend you use the search tool on the forum to see what others have done.
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Also, besides referring to the manual, I'd recommend you use the search tool on the forum to see what others have done.
Last edited by Scarz; Sep 25, 2010 at 08:02 AM.