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Hi, I'm an idiot when it comes to mechanics but I've just had enough of not being able to know what's going on beneath my fairings. Also, I lost my f**king job about a month ago and I shouldn't really part with over $200 for a service (I have my own oil and filter...still quoted $240!).
It's had a first service, and when I bought it the dealership serviced it at 4000Km. When I took it to be flashed I really don't know where it was 8-12000Km.
It's now bang on 16,000Km and I know it needs an oil change.
I've got a copy of the service manual (mine didn't come with an owner's manual).
Last service/flash had the spark plugs replaced with IDK iridiums, and I know from previous experience they last a long time. I doubt they'd be fouled, so I'm not sure whether I should check them.
Last service/flash had a BMC air filter fitted - must I check it?
Looking at the checklist for 12000KM almost everything to be inspected - I don't know where to look or what would look bad. Is it really all necessary - and do mechanics actually do ALL the things on this list:
I know the answer is probably no...but do you think I should just give up and give it to a pro? Or should I just at least change the oil/filter?
It's had a first service, and when I bought it the dealership serviced it at 4000Km. When I took it to be flashed I really don't know where it was 8-12000Km.
It's now bang on 16,000Km and I know it needs an oil change.
I've got a copy of the service manual (mine didn't come with an owner's manual).
Last service/flash had the spark plugs replaced with IDK iridiums, and I know from previous experience they last a long time. I doubt they'd be fouled, so I'm not sure whether I should check them.
Last service/flash had a BMC air filter fitted - must I check it?
Looking at the checklist for 12000KM almost everything to be inspected - I don't know where to look or what would look bad. Is it really all necessary - and do mechanics actually do ALL the things on this list:
- Air cleaner element
- Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts
- Valve clearance
- Spark plugs
- Fuel line
- Engine oil
- Engine oil filter
- Throttle cable play
- Throttle valve synchronization
- Evaporative emission control system
- PAIR (air supply) system
- Engine coolant
- Radiator hoses
- Clutch fluid
- Clutch hose
- Drive chain
- Brakes
- Brake fluid
- Brake hoses
- Tires
- Steering
- Front forks
- Rear suspension
- Chassis bolts and nuts
I know the answer is probably no...but do you think I should just give up and give it to a pro? Or should I just at least change the oil/filter?