Thanks all....safe riding to everyone!
6000 Mile service- Can I do it myself?
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6000 Mile service- Can I do it myself?
Just want to know what is included in the 6,000 mile service and if I can get away with doing it myself. I've rebuilt a Honda before and have decent mechanical skills, always looking for new tools (drool) though.
Thanks all....safe riding to everyone!
Thanks all....safe riding to everyone!
A man who knows others has wisdom,
A man who knows himself has enlightenment
2004 R1150R SILVER
A man who knows himself has enlightenment
2004 R1150R SILVER
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MikeCam
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Yes
Yes, easy.
What you give up is two things: the BMW computer diagnostics and the ability of someone who looks at many bikes each week seeing something or knowing to check something that you will miss.
Otherwise:
Fluids. Inspect, change, fill, etc. For EVO/servo-assisted ABS the control circuit is 2 years while the front and rear circuits are annual flush and fill - it is a dicey, cumbersome process and not what you think.
Filters. Change oil, check air (fuel at 24K I think). Nuts and bolts checked for looseness/re-torqued (especially header nuts and side stand/center stand bolts. Check alt belt tension. Check for paralever, rear wheel play.
Brake pad and rotor inspection. Replace as needed.
Avoid the temptation to fiddle with non-service items.
Document and keep receipts (future buyers expect BMW owners to do their own work, but also want docs.)
What you give up is two things: the BMW computer diagnostics and the ability of someone who looks at many bikes each week seeing something or knowing to check something that you will miss.
Otherwise:
Fluids. Inspect, change, fill, etc. For EVO/servo-assisted ABS the control circuit is 2 years while the front and rear circuits are annual flush and fill - it is a dicey, cumbersome process and not what you think.
Filters. Change oil, check air (fuel at 24K I think). Nuts and bolts checked for looseness/re-torqued (especially header nuts and side stand/center stand bolts. Check alt belt tension. Check for paralever, rear wheel play.
Brake pad and rotor inspection. Replace as needed.
Avoid the temptation to fiddle with non-service items.
Document and keep receipts (future buyers expect BMW owners to do their own work, but also want docs.)
The Older I Get, The Less I Know.
Yes, you can.
Here is a link to a tech info page listed on this site.
http://home.mindspring.com/~jabrooks/
Here is a link to a tech info page listed on this site.
http://home.mindspring.com/~jabrooks/
Jeff (lifer #289)
'17 F800GSA
'04 R1150R
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'17 F800GSA
'04 R1150R
There ain't no education in the second kick of a mule!
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darthrider
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That's what I always do, except for the first service then I let them do it all. I want that history for possible warranty support later and so they could spot something I might miss on a new model.
I never had any objection from my dealer...he just made a note on the ticket that "owner performed fluid changes...", etc.
That's what I always do, except for the first service then I let them do it all. I want that history for possible warranty support later and so they could spot something I might miss on a new model.
I never had any objection from my dealer...he just made a note on the ticket that "owner performed fluid changes...", etc.
Dave
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I've spent most of my life on motorcycles, the rest I've just wasted...
#226
I've spent most of my life on motorcycles, the rest I've just wasted...
Routine maintenance
I pretty much am learning how to do it all myself witht he exception of the ABS brake service and computer diag scan since I don't have the computer with which to scan the bike and computers do catch stuff us ordinary mortals might miss.
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Leno
I think you have to let the dealer plug his box of tricks into you bike. I have no idea what they are doing but mine was improved after the service. I got better consumption after the 6000mile service. I put that down to some CPU tweeks. So I think you could do all the dirty bits but a visit might pay off.