4000 mile service

[BK24]

Just rolled 4k. by the manual a service is due. Should I take it to a dealer or can I do what needs to be done?

 

[ranman]

if you have the mech. ablity do it.

 

[8Daytona8]

Just cause you asked you need to do it  

All they do in most cases is maybe change the oil, Gink up your headers pulling the filter cause they just loosen the R- fairing then put a few scratches on it!!

Now there are some out there that are good but if you find one let me know. If you run the synthetic stuff you can do it and get as good stuff from Wally world Mobil1 etc & if you run the hi $$$ stealer non syn you need to change it yourself cause its gona get costly!! J M O

 

 

[ozz]

give it try you can do it yourself and learn about your bike its true, the dealer will prolly scratch it anyhow and you will save some cash for the mods

 

[dadofthree]

I did mine late last night after riding all day. You have about a dozen allen screws, two plastic rivets, and a plastic stud near the tank. Some of these screws are under the bike. My drain plug and filter were on crazy tight. I didn't have the recommended Suzuki oil filter wrench, but my 18" channel locks did the trick. One rivet under the headlight assembly is the type you take a small object and push the center in to release. The one on top between the tank and the tree I just used a small screw driver to pry out. Tape upper part of right fairing that will remian to prevent scratches. Pull up and back to get it off. Good Luck.

PS used 4 quart casserol pan to catch oil. Drained it hot and tilted it toward me after removing filter to completely drain. 3.5 quarts after spinning on new filter.

 

[BK24]

Nearest dealer is about 70 miles. Auto parts stores have the filter or will I have to make the trip or order online?

 

[Burger King]

(BK24 @ Oct. 22 2006,18:36) Nearest dealer is about 70 miles. Auto parts stores have the filter or will I have to make the trip or order online?

Napa carries or can order you a filter.

 

[BK24]

Good deal! Hope its in a Napa Gold.