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tag1963 · 06-18-2008, 12:09 PM

Let me ask you guys something. To save alittle money I decided to do my 600mile break-in maintenance myself. Now that I'm coming up on 4000 miles, should I take my bike in for it 4000 mile check-up? What would you guys do?

**reiobard** · 06-18-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tag1963

Let me ask you guys something. To save alittle money I decided to do my 600mile break-in maintenance myself. Now that I'm coming up on 4000 miles, should I take my bike in for it 4000 mile check-up? What would you guys do?

I am also at the 4k mark and just went through and tightened some bolts, keep doing it yourself and keep the manual handy, if you hit al;l the checkpoints then you should be golden

tag1963 · 06-18-2008, 12:19 PM

My gut is telling me the same thing. I'm pretty mechancially incline and I'm a tightwad.

**reiobard** · 06-18-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tag1963

My gut is telling me the same thing. I'm pretty mechancially incline and I'm a tightwad.

join the club brother...

AlanB · 06-18-2008, 02:15 PM

I'm the other end of the spectrum. I spent $162 to have somebody who (presumably) actually KNOWS something about motorcylce mechanics (unlike me) take a good close look at the bike. I could have changed the oil OK, but I was not confident enough in knowing what else to look for - even after reading the manual. When I got the bike back, the chain had clearly been re-tensioned, something I wouldn't have known was off or how to fix, and there were some inspection notes. I consider it part of my annual insurance.

**Botch** · 06-21-2008, 07:42 PM

I just did the 8,000 over the past week, everything went fine except for getting the spark plugs out, I haven't figured out how to get my hand in there yet.

OkieDavid · 06-22-2008, 09:09 AM

I just did my 4k service myself yesterday then took it on a 220mi "road test" afterwards (got to make sure you didn't miss anything LOL). No problems, just follow the manual and keep all the wrenches/sockets handy....Even though it may not be included in the manual, check tightness on EVERYTHING you can see and get to.

Bo67 · 06-22-2008, 09:25 AM

Hey Botch,

Funny enough, I just changed my plugs yesterday. The manual was a great source of info (remove the bottom bracket bolt and the bolt below the resevoir) but I was having some problems getting my hands in there too so I removed the radiator hoses as well. This let the radiator swing up farther and gave me some good room to work.
One thing that worked better for removing the plugs was to use the tool kit spark plug wrench along with a 14mm box end wrench. It gave me better leverage.

The biggest issue was getting plug #4 out. #'s 1,2 and 3 were easy but the only way i could get #4 out was not removing it from the side but pulling it straight out (above the radiator).

All in all it was about a 30 minute job and as I had already drained the coolant, I flushed the system with water then refilled it with fresh distilled water/anti-freeze mix.

-Bo

Avalon786 · 06-22-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanB

I'm the other end of the spectrum. I spent $162 to have somebody who (presumably) actually KNOWS something about motorcylce mechanics (unlike me) take a good close look at the bike. I could have changed the oil OK, but I was not confident enough in knowing what else to look for - even after reading the manual. When I got the bike back, the chain had clearly been re-tensioned, something I wouldn't have known was off or how to fix, and there were some inspection notes. I consider it part of my annual insurance.

I agree, i coughed up the ca$h for my 4000mile service. Just for the Peace of mind and the ease of it all, drop it off pick it up and its alll done and ready to ride...I know i'm a lazy a$$

**Doorag** · 06-22-2008, 11:26 AM

Um, I have 6K service intervals. Is that normal?

06-18-2008, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
tag1963 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 3 Member #2055	4000 mile check-up Let me ask you guys something. To save alittle money I decided to do my 600mile break-in maintenance myself. Now that I'm coming up on 4000 miles, should I take my bike in for it 4000 mile check-up? What would you guys do?

06-18-2008, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
tag1963 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 3 Member #2055	Re: 4000 mile check-up My gut is telling me the same thing. I'm pretty mechancially incline and I'm a tightwad.

06-18-2008, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
AlanB Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Bike: '07 FZ6 (fastest red) Posts: 138 Rep Power: 6 Member #793	Re: 4000 mile check-up I'm the other end of the spectrum. I spent $162 to have somebody who (presumably) actually KNOWS something about motorcylce mechanics (unlike me) take a good close look at the bike. I could have changed the oil OK, but I was not confident enough in knowing what else to look for - even after reading the manual. When I got the bike back, the chain had clearly been re-tensioned, something I wouldn't have known was off or how to fix, and there were some inspection notes. I consider it part of my annual insurance. __________________ Having fun is my second priority. Avoidance of pain is my first.

06-21-2008, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: 4000 mile check-up I just did the 8,000 over the past week, everything went fine except for getting the spark plugs out, I haven't figured out how to get my hand in there yet. __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

06-22-2008, 09:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
OkieDavid Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Oklahoma Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 3 Member #2455	Re: 4000 mile check-up I just did my 4k service myself yesterday then took it on a 220mi "road test" afterwards (got to make sure you didn't miss anything LOL). No problems, just follow the manual and keep all the wrenches/sockets handy....Even though it may not be included in the manual, check tightness on EVERYTHING you can see and get to.

06-22-2008, 09:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bo67 Bo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 276 Rep Power: 929 Member #61	Re: 4000 mile check-up Hey Botch, Funny enough, I just changed my plugs yesterday. The manual was a great source of info (remove the bottom bracket bolt and the bolt below the resevoir) but I was having some problems getting my hands in there too so I removed the radiator hoses as well. This let the radiator swing up farther and gave me some good room to work. One thing that worked better for removing the plugs was to use the tool kit spark plug wrench along with a 14mm box end wrench. It gave me better leverage. The biggest issue was getting plug #4 out. #'s 1,2 and 3 were easy but the only way i could get #4 out was not removing it from the side but pulling it straight out (above the radiator). All in all it was about a 30 minute job and as I had already drained the coolant, I flushed the system with water then refilled it with fresh distilled water/anti-freeze mix. -Bo __________________ - Bo DYSLEXICS UNTIE! www.dyslexia.moc 2007 Red FZ6 1999 American Quarter Horse

06-22-2008, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: 4000 mile check-up Um, I have 6K service intervals. Is that normal? __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

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