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Bigweb2001
| Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 11:27 pm: |
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newbie here interested in a new 1125. my local dealer tells me zero discount...full msrp +++. anyone selling these in georgia with some sort of discount / free first service - throw me a bone...something.... |
Garrett2
| Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 06:23 pm: |
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i think all dealerships will pay for the first service at 600miles |
Spectrum
| Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 10:52 pm: |
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i think all dealerships will pay for the first service at 600miles Not likely. You may find a few dealerships or a few people that get customer loyalty perks. But that will be the exception not the rule/ |
Slypiranna
| Posted on Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 11:02 pm: |
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I think that Buell has thrown US and USA all a major boner by having this model available for us to even buy...even if over msrp...not to meantion why would anyone sell below that number when many can't get their paws on one? Just a thought... |
Fresnobuell
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 02:03 am: |
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Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't the first service basically an oil change and a once over of the bike? |
Zac4mac
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 02:29 am: |
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That's pretty much what I remember it being. Z |
Court
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 05:30 am: |
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See page 100 of the owners manual and Table 26. (Message edited by court on February 11, 2008) |
Court
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 05:41 am: |
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You are correct and if I could figure out how to compress photos on a Mac I'd post the service procedure. Basically a 14 point oil and filter change, check fluids and a good once over. |
Thurstonbuell
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 08:59 am: |
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Think there will be any issues from Buell or with our warranty , for those of us who would normally perform the first service on our own ? or the remainder of the oil changes and " basic " services ? |
Zac4mac
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 09:53 am: |
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Court - get Graphic Converter - 35 dollar shareware and worth every penny. Then just do a "save for web". Zack |
Ccryder
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 09:54 am: |
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From The Buell Site: Maintenance and Lubrication Initial Service Check: Buell 1125R Models First 620 Miles (1000 Kilometers) -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ The first scheduled maintenance is at 620 miles 1000 kilometers . See Regular Service Intervals: Buell Models for complete list of required services. 1)Change engine oil and clean magnetic drain plug. 2)Replace oil filter cartridge. 3)Inspect brake fluid level and condition. Check hydraulic brake lines and fittings for leaks. 4)Check brake pads and rotors for wear. 5)Check clutch fluid level. Check hydraulic lines and fittings for leaks. 6)Check oil lines for leaks. 7)Check tire pressure and inspect tread. 8)Check throttle cable adjustments. 9)Check operation of all electrical equipment and switches. 10)Check coolant level in expansion tank. Check tightness of hose clamps. Clean radiator and oil cooler fins. 11)Check rear belt and sprocket. 12)Check sidestand. 13)Check exhaust system. 14)Road test. |
Ccryder
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 10:13 am: |
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Maint. Schedule: Neil S. p.s. For the Mac Challenged ;+} (Message edited by ccryder on February 11, 2008) |
Zac4mac
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 10:43 am: |
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Notice on that schedule that the metric intervals are right. The English units are wrong after 12k miles. Go with the Metric units and convert to miles... e.g. 30k Km = 18, 641 miles, NOT 24,800 miles. Zack |
Ccryder
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 10:48 am: |
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Those darn units will bite you EVERY time!!!! I'm kinda curious why they even have the metric distances on the chart? I'll bet Rotax supplied the intervals based on their "life" testing. I know we supply maint. intervals based on our life testing on our electric motors. They are in the universal "Hours" though ;+} (are there metric hours???) Time2Run Neil S. |
Jlnance
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 02:42 pm: |
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I'm kinda curious why they even have the metric distances on the chart? Probably because they sell most of their bikes in the metric part of the world. I'll bet Rotax supplied the intervals based on their "life" testing. Could be, though I'm sure they would have done it which ever way Buell wanted. Having the intervals at 10,000 KM versus 5000 miles gives a little more range between changes. That was probably considered a plus. |
Dtx
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 08:29 pm: |
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If I could get the dealer to "throw something" into the deal, I'd want the 12,000 mile valve adjustment! |
Starter
| Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 10:26 pm: |
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Based on the valve configuration used on the 1125R, valve clearance should be a fairly minor exercise compared to any other bucket over shim or Ducati Desmo. 90% of the work will be getting to them. The tech I was talking to was fairly impressed with the servicability of the engine, especially compared to the Vrod. |
Luisemilio25r
| Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 06:02 pm: |
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did any of you guys performed yous self the first service to their 25r? |