I'm planning on going to SportBike NW this weekend and I just realized a couple days ago that I have a dilemma. I am at 300 miles on the odometer right now which at 200 miles each way puts me 800 miles in once I get back from the trip, and that is probably conservative. Unconservatively I could see 1000 miles not too hard (given I ride it at all before I head out)
Anyway, two options really:
1) Park the bike until the trip and get the service when I get back.
2) Ride as much as I can this week and get the service early (probably between 400-500 miles). This is assuming I can talk the dealer into fitting me in this week.
I bought prepaid services so I'd rather not go somewhere else for the service (like getting the service once I arrive at the gathering). I am open to this option if it is a big enough deal since I could probably play around with my prepaid services and still get my money's worth.
Scot
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you can do it early, or later. Its not uncommon for people do it later, as in 800+miles later.
Aside from an oil and filter change the first inspection is pretty much just a nut and bolt tightness check. I wouldn't be worrying about your bike turning into a pumpkin if it's a bit late. I'd make an appointment now for the work to be done on your return. Then just ride it and enjoy. [moto]
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Oh yeah. I can't remember for sure but you may get a maintenance reminder showing on your dash readout when you hit 600 miles. Don't freak. It's just a pre-programmed mileage reminder from the factory. Not a warning of a problem.
I'd check with your dealer. Like others have said, it's no big deal. My only worry would be a dealer giving you greif re: the pre-paid service about doing it late.
Quote from: aguacate on August 18, 2008, 02:56:15 PM
Anyway, two options really:
1) Park the bike until the trip and get the service when I get back.
2) Ride as much as I can this week and get the service early (probably between 400-500 miles). This is assuming I can talk the dealer into fitting me in this week.
I vote option 3) Do an oil change and check the chain tension before you leave, and get the already-paid-for dealer service done when you get back.
The major reason for the 600 mile service is to get rid of the oil that's full of grunge from the initial run in - your piston rings are grinding your cylinder walls smooth (or the other way around), and your gear teeth are bedding in to each other - that's all dropping _lots_ of crap in your oil. That's what you really want to do at least roughly "on time" - apart from readjusting the chain, all the other "inspect and lubricate" items on the 600 mile checklist can perfectly happily wait till 1000 or more miles.
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I've had 3 new bikes that my Dealer told me it was better to do the 600 mile service closer to 1000 miles.
The more miles you have on your bike the more you will know about it if there is a problem that needs to be taken care of when you take it in for the service. Dolph