I've decided to forego the initial 600 mile service routine through the dealer and do it myself. I'm a do-it your-selfer/I can do anything around the house kind of person and I'm confident I can getter'done.
I've read through the manual and know I will need to get new oil and filter as well inspect bolts, adjust idle up to 1200, clean and adjust chain and check all other fluids.
OIL CHANGE:
1. I know I need at least 3.5 qt of non-synthetic 10W-40 oil, but is any kind really better than the other or should any brand do?
2. Will I need to get the oil filter (and/or oil) from a Suzuki dealer?
3. Is it necessary to use the Suzuki oil filter wrench device or can I use another tool to loosen/tighten?
4. YES, I'm very aware of "not tightening the drain plug to much" as to strip the threading and using cardboard to keep draining oil off pipes.
5. Am I missing any necessary parts or procedures?
CHAIN CLEAN/LUBE:
1. I know to use kerosene to clean the chain but how do you actually do it (use rag soaked in kerosene, brush w/kerosene, turn wheel/chain while cleaning w/ kerosene drenched rag, etc.)?
2. Once cleaned, what do I use to lube it and what is the best method for doing so?
3. Any special tools needed?
I can figure out the tightening bolts, checking fluids, tires and chain tension stuff myself. Thanks for any input you can provide.
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I've read through the manual and know I will need to get new oil and filter as well inspect bolts, adjust idle up to 1200, clean and adjust chain and check all other fluids.
OIL CHANGE:
1. I know I need at least 3.5 qt of non-synthetic 10W-40 oil, but is any kind really better than the other or should any brand do?
2. Will I need to get the oil filter (and/or oil) from a Suzuki dealer?
3. Is it necessary to use the Suzuki oil filter wrench device or can I use another tool to loosen/tighten?
4. YES, I'm very aware of "not tightening the drain plug to much" as to strip the threading and using cardboard to keep draining oil off pipes.
5. Am I missing any necessary parts or procedures?
CHAIN CLEAN/LUBE:
1. I know to use kerosene to clean the chain but how do you actually do it (use rag soaked in kerosene, brush w/kerosene, turn wheel/chain while cleaning w/ kerosene drenched rag, etc.)?
2. Once cleaned, what do I use to lube it and what is the best method for doing so?
3. Any special tools needed?
I can figure out the tightening bolts, checking fluids, tires and chain tension stuff myself. Thanks for any input you can provide.
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