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Message started by Cindi Knox on 09/07/05 at 07:48:16

Title: 5200 mile service
Post by Cindi Knox on 09/07/05 at 07:48:16

Just took the LS650 to a new shop. They found a lot of things needed to be worked on. I'm kindof wondering whether all these need to be done so soon (5200 miles). A lot of them are not mentioned in the manual.

change air filter
change oil
change oil filter
change transmission fluid
change differential fluid
lubricate muffler bearings
flush & fill cooling system
front end alignment (they say it pulls to the left - I didn't notice it)
rotate tires
change air in tires
synchronize carburetors

Is all this necessary so soon?

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by klx650sm2002 on 09/07/05 at 08:12:47

Someone is taking the piss here.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by Cindi Knox on 09/07/05 at 08:17:47

I originally posted that to rec.motorcycles in November of 1997 after riding for three months. :D

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by torque on 09/07/05 at 08:56:26

first of all, there is no transmission fluid,it uses the engine oil,second,there is no differential,there fore no differential fluid,third,there is no cooling system,so no need to flush and fill,forth, there is only one carb,so no need to synchronize anything,fivth,ive never heard of rotating the tires on a motorcycle.or lubeing the exhaust

take it to a differant shop,one that is not trying to rip u off!!

good luck

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by Dynobob on 09/07/05 at 09:16:27

Cindi Knox wrote:

I originally posted that to rec.motorcycles in November of 1997 after riding for three months. :D

Someone is obviously joking with you. Change the air in the tires ::)

What torque said...

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by savage777 on 09/07/05 at 09:57:12

We used to let the air out of tires on certain maintinence intervals and refill them but there definately was NO CHARGE to do this . its basically to remove any condensation that could have built up in the tire ...but that list is a da*n joke!

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by slavy on 09/07/05 at 10:12:45

Are You sure You brought the Savage to a mc shop? ::)There is no picture of You , but You are probably pretty cute ;) and these guys are just joking with You. I am just curious how come they forgot to mention that They will have to change the blinker fluid and add couple of oz's of compression. ;D
The service is basically to change the oil and filter , to check the valves and to make sure there is correct air pressure in the tires.

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by Cindi Knox on 09/07/05 at 10:20:35

slavy wrote:

How do I know if I'm low on compression? And what kind of blinker fluid does the Savage use?

It's a joke I posted eight years ago on rec.motorcycles.

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by torque on 09/07/05 at 10:30:17

the savage uses dot 7 blinker fluid ,and the compression
in the areosol can :D

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by Savage_Rob on 09/07/05 at 11:38:55

And replace the relative bearings while you're at it.

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by mikedasavage on 09/07/05 at 11:45:59

the blinkers use fluid? man i better go buy some fluid tonight and change it i had no idea. I hope i dont have buy news since i never changed it.

::)

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by clueless on 09/07/05 at 11:54:08

Don't forget to tighten the loose nut behind the wheel :)

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by Cindi Knox on 09/07/05 at 12:17:12

clueless wrote:

Don't forget to tighten the loose nut behind the wheel :)

Couldn't find one, but there's a loose nut on the saddle.

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by Kropatchek on 09/08/05 at 02:29:02

To complete the list:

Change the halogen fluid in the headlight(s)

Kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: 5200 mile service
Post by Cindi Knox on 09/08/05 at 07:45:15

Also: remember to pick up a tire plug kit (http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16776&cat=266&page=1) and a pump (http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16780)