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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 03:02 PM
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Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 03:42 PM
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Spartanden
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding.
Good Luck!!
Thanks for that idea, wish i had thought of the 3 ring binder idea when i started riding 5 years ago. I always get service manuals when ever i buy a vehicle... the less money i pay a dealer or shop to work.on my vehicle the better.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2020 | 04:24 PM
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Welcome to the forums from Virginia...…………...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 04:12 AM
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Welcome from SanAntonio, TX.
 
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