| Author | Message | |||
     Bodyshot1 |
..what's covered in the 5k service? I don't have my manual handy... thanks guys! | |||
| Glitch |
Being lazy... Me too. | |||
| Ft_bstrd |
I'm looking at the manual on the shelf, but I am too lazy to stand up and get it. I need a nap! | |||
| Rubberdown |
I just can't seem to muster the energy to open the cover...   | |||
| Etennuly |
Mine is clear over there...I think oil change or something.  | |||
| Mdm |
I know i know, just dont want to type that much | |||
| Tx05xb12s |
Well that depends... If you're doing it yourself, you'll get fresh fluids, tweaked adjustments, and tightening of your loose bits. If you're taking it to a stealership, they're going to let you pay them $300 to pencil whip the checklist and see how far they can get your left front fork crammed up your....  (at least this has been my experience, but maybe I'm just sexier than most) Do yourself a favor and get the shop manual and do it yourself. That's part of the fun anyway, right? | |||
| Aldaytona |
Come on guys, be serious, it's just an oil change and a valve adjustment.............. | |||
| 99buellx1 |
Nice. | |||
| Genoa |
Don't forget the fuell filter change and coolant flush. | |||
| Johnnylunchbox |
You also have to adjust the belt tension. | |||
| Buellman39 |
make sure you use your metric adjustable wrench. | |||
| Rubberdown |
Huh? Whaa? 'supposed to change blinker fluid and adjust muffler bearing too | |||
| Xbeau12s |
oil, tranny fluid, re-torque primary drive nut, reset TPS, set AFV to 100%. No valve adjustments on fuel injected Thunderstorm V-twin. | |||
| Etennuly |
Your NUTS......don't forget to wrench your NUTS!  | |||
| 99buellx1 |
The valves most certainly do adjust on the T-storm motor. | |||
| Rubberdown |
Lube cables too. Check steering head bearings. Check brake pads. Check belt. | |||
| Wammy |
and the final check is in the mail. | |||
| Hammeroid |
Before the winter sets in, don't forget to change out the summer air in your tires for fresh winter air. | |||
| Mikexlr650 |
tough crowd, you can tell when riding season winds down, lots of cranky people. | |||
| M1combat |
I've got your handy manual right here  . Ok... just kidding... Change engine oil and filter. X R Inspect air cleaner, service as required. X I Inspect brake pads and discs for wear. X I Adjust primary chain. X A Change transmission/primary chaincase lube and clean drain plug. X RI Check Ignition timing. Spark plugs. Zero throttle position sensor (TPS). Check engine idle speed. X I Steering head bearing resistance test. X Adjust throttle cables. X A Adjust clutch and clutch cable. X A Check rear belt and idler pulley. Replace belt and idler pulley every 25,000 miles. Inspect every 5000 mi. X I Check front and rear tire pressure and inspect tread. X I Clean oil cooler fins. X X Change front fork oil. Check brake fluid reservoir levels and condition. X I Inspect front and rear brake caliper and master cylinder for leaks every 5000 miles or two years. Check operation of all electrical equipment & switches. X I Inspect oil lines and brake system for leaks. X I Lubricate front brake hand lever, throttle control cables, clutch control cables (and hand lever), sidestand pivot, X IL and rear brake pedal bushing (if applicable). Lube and adjust interactive exhaust system cable (12R). X AL Check tightness of all critical fasteners; hand controls, brake system, front and rear axles, upper and lower triple clamps, front fork components, engine mounts, stablizers, rear shock. Inspect motorcycle: Check front and rear brake lines, oil lines, front forks, rear shock, exhaust system, X exhaust system mounting and evaporative emission X control if applicable. Road Test. X X R = Replace A = Adjust I = Inspect All the X's are mine. They mean I did it ... Here's an attachment for you too if you have excel.
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| Rubberdown |
Thanks M1 for stepping up when the rest of us were falling down.  | |||
| Geevee |
If your beer was over by the manual- you'd have a reason..... | |||
| Kdan |
And that's exactly why I keep my manual in the fridge! | |||
| M1combat |
LOL... I was just going to say that Kdan . | |||
| Buellfirebolt31 |
lol...don't forget to check the water level in your front axle...i have a story...i work at the harley shop, and a guy rolls in and says i have a problem with me front end. we went outside to look at the bike and he says, "i think my water level in my front axle is low" and i said "huh, really" and hes like " thats what the other dealer told me to check" it happened to be the brake pads barely touching the rotor, making the shhhh sound....funny harley riders... | |||
| Beachbuell |
Valve adjustment, drain driveshaft fluid and replace air in tires with winter approved air. | |||
| Pwnzor |
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| Glitch |
you can tell when riding season winds down, lots of cranky people. Low of 50 today, with the high near 80. I don't need the weather to change to be cranky, just ask my wife.  | |||
| Jaimec |
If you're paying for a valve adjustment on your Buell, you're being ripped off. Believe it or not, a friend brought his Kawasaki Voyager XII in for it's 600 mile service a few years ago and the dealership tried to whack him for a valve adjustment. He looked the service rep in the eye and said: "Valve adjustment?" The rep responded "Yes, we always adjust the valves at the first service." So, still looking him in the eye, my friend said "So if I call Kawasaki corporate and ask them if it's standard procedure to adjust the HYDRAULIC VALVES at the 600 mile service, they'll say 'Yes?'" The rep didn't say a word... just took the work order, crossed out "Valve adjustment" and recalculated the total. He never brought the bike back to them after that. | |||
| Bodyshot1 |
..sonsa...  thanks!  | |||
| 99buellx1 |
Here's a fun one.... ....Ask a service writer or parts guy how much fork oil is needed to service your springer front end.  |
