| Author | Message | ||
     Stangallmotor |
I'm gonna be doin a 10k service on my bike this weekend and was wondering what the critical parts to check are like engine mounts or what? I have looked in my service manuel and I havent found any. Please help thanks. P.S. What type of spark plugs do u guys use? Is it easy to get to the rear plug? thanks again ben. | ||
| Prof_stack |
The big money issue at the dealership is the changing of the fork oil. Since there is no drain plug, you have to remove the forks from the bike and change a gasket or two. If you have a shop manual (worth the $$ if you don't) just read the spec's on the 10k service. Good luck. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Congratulations on reaching your 10K so quickly. With two belts snapped, you might want to think about upgrading to the O6 belt or chain while the bike is in the garage. As far as plugs go, Denso Iridiums are highly rated, I use them, got them from Daves. Changing the fork oil isn't mandatory if the seals aren't leaking, but it is a good idea. If you are going to take the forks apart, you need a tool. Traxxion sells one. Also a good time to think about upgrading your springs and shocks. Many riders, esp. the over 200 lb crowd, and track day guys, will benefit from stiffer springs. Of course when you change your primary oil, you will pay attention to the level as shown in the shop manual: normally one does not need to add the entire quart. Some people have gone to Harley Formula + in the primary because it appears that Mobil One gear oil may accelerate stator failure. I did it, and it seems to shift just as well. Some brothers believe that the factory primary chain spec.s on tightening are a bit tight. Look in Knowledge vault, I don't remember all the details. Sorry. While the bike is on the stands, take a good look at your rubber. There are a couple of very nice new tires out there, esp. Dunlop Qualifier and the new Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's When I have my bike off the road and in the garage, I just like to do everything I can think of, even if it doesn't really need it, so I won't have to do a thing until next tire change. Keep on Truckin"  | ||
| Norrie |
My bike is due the 10,000 mile service soon. The only thing I'm not sure about is changing the oil in the forks. I have a manual but as you said it says that you need a special tool for it. Do you need that tool? Or can you get away without it? I am thinking of maybe removing the forks myself and getting the shop to change the oil for me. I've had forks stripped off some of my old bike but they weren't USD forks. Norrie. | ||
| Hammer71 |
Here ya go. Compliments of Saintly. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/153628.html?1129433385 | ||
| Norrie |
Thanks. Might give it a go myself. Norrie. | ||
| Moonrunrs |
Wow, that's a great primer on how to change the fork oil. Wish I had that 2 months ago. does anyone have similar pics and instructions on changing the engine oil? More specifically, how to get the old oil filter off. I had a really hard time doing that before. Thanks. | ||
| Stangallmotor |
Well thanks man and I guess I'll give it a go this weekend later. |
