docb91b
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Howdy all,
Not sure if this has been hashed out before, but here we go...
I read in Cycle World that the Valve Clearance inspection at 8000 miles costs around 500 bucks!!!! Couple that with needing to buy new tires soon and a new chain... I am thinking about doing my own maintenance from now on.
Question...
How hard is it to check the valves? I hear you have to remove the radiator? How about other general servicing (like oil changes, replacing chains etc..)? I am a computer tech by trade and not afraid of tools. However, this is my first motorcycle and it is DCT.
I am thinking about doing all the servicing, except for tire changes (let them have that fun). Is a particular service manual suggested/recommended?
That article blew my mind.... they said 1 year report... 10,000 miles, 1000 dollars of maintenance!! I am new to motorcycles, but $1000 to 10,000 seems excessive!
As always, your help is appreciated.
D
Not sure if this has been hashed out before, but here we go...
I read in Cycle World that the Valve Clearance inspection at 8000 miles costs around 500 bucks!!!! Couple that with needing to buy new tires soon and a new chain... I am thinking about doing my own maintenance from now on.
Question...
How hard is it to check the valves? I hear you have to remove the radiator? How about other general servicing (like oil changes, replacing chains etc..)? I am a computer tech by trade and not afraid of tools. However, this is my first motorcycle and it is DCT.
I am thinking about doing all the servicing, except for tire changes (let them have that fun). Is a particular service manual suggested/recommended?
That article blew my mind.... they said 1 year report... 10,000 miles, 1000 dollars of maintenance!! I am new to motorcycles, but $1000 to 10,000 seems excessive!
As always, your help is appreciated.
D