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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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i jus bought my bike nd it a lil over 10k on it nd i was wonderin what kind of servicing should i get done on the bike??
-the oil was already changed
-nd i lube the chain regularly

Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Air filter and spark plugs
 
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 02:24 AM
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What he said, plus coolant, brake fluid, maybe lube the levers.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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how much you pick it up for?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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You don't need to replace the air filter or spark plugs at 10k. Coolant and brake fluid couldn't hurt, but not super important. It's best to check as much as you can, though. If the brakes are really squishy and aren't stopping as well, you can redo the fluid (also check the brake pads all around).

Or if you're really **** about it, you can do the whole shebang.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Aken

Or if you're really **** about it, you can do the whole shebang.

Normally, I would do the major stuff just to be on the safe side since its your first bike. if you notice minor things, you can always DIY, and if you don;t know how to, the forums have plenty of knowledge... =]
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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You don't need to replace the air filter or spark plugs at 10k. Coolant and brake fluid couldn't hurt, but not super important. It's best to check as much as you can, though. If the brakes are really squishy and aren't stopping as well, you can redo the fluid (also check the brake pads all around).

Or if you're really **** about it, you can do the whole shebang.<<

Agree with this. Hondas are so well-engineered for reliability and durability, that's it's possible to over maintain the things and waste money. I just did my plugs and filter at 13K and both were completely unnecesary, based on condition.

Valves? I'd say forget that one too until you get to 20K.

Frequent oil and filter changes--I do about every 3K. Chain cleaning and lube every two weeks, at least. Flush the brake fluid and bleed the systems. You're good to go for many miles.

--Paul
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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Brake fluid has to be replaced every 2yrs regardless of mileage. Its hygroscopic. Id do brake fluid every 2yrs no matter what. Especially on a motorcycle and its easy anyways.
 
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