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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myself? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1251920092 Message started by SianLogic on 09/02/09 at 12:34:51 |
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Title: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myself? Post by SianLogic on 09/02/09 at 12:34:51 Hello All, I just bought a 2009 S40. One of the reasons I bought this bike is because it's supposed to be very easy to work on. I'm wondering what all is done during the 'break-in maintenance' and if these are things I could do myself. This is my first bike and I am not an expert mechanic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by serenity3743 on 09/02/09 at 13:09:47 You should be able to do the first maintenance, gain a little confidence (but don't get too cocky), and eventually do anything on this bike. You need to plan your work. A service manual is a must: either Clymer's or the Factory Service Manual, or ideally both. I have the Clymer's in a PDF. If you need it, PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by False Illusion on 09/02/09 at 13:33:19 043E36391B38303E34570 wrote:
Welcome SianLogic! Assuming that you've followed the break in procedure outlined in Section 4 of the owners manual, all that is required is: -changing the oil. I'd change the filter and crush ring (little washer that goes on the drain plug) also.. Here's a good thread on oil changes: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1099572561 -Checking and correcting adjustments for clutch, throttle, front brake, and rear brake -Tightening anything that rattles when idling What else am I missing, Ladies and Fellas? :-? |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by False Illusion on 09/02/09 at 13:39:15 564057404B4C515C16121116250 wrote:
I'd love to have a copy of that Serenity...PM sent ;) |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by Oldnewguy on 09/02/09 at 14:49:40 Clean the air filter. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by boofer on 09/02/09 at 15:42:15 SianLogic, Welcome. When changing oil, be sure to capture spring and O ring that sits behind filter. O ring on mine usually stays in place. Hole in filter goes toward engine. I know you're not dumb, but shop guy I know says they do get put in backwards with no oil getting to engine. Check big O ring on side plate and reuse if it looks good. Snug bolts down, but don't lean on them. I have Suzuki manual and Clymer manual for my 2001. Both are wrong on oil quantity for my bike. Pour in first quart or liter then pour in about half of second one. Lean bike near vertical or put something under kickstand. Don't let it fall on you! Pour oil slowly while watching sightglass. When it gets about half way between lines screw oil cap back on and crank. Don't race the engine, but don't let it idle too slowly. You need to get that oil way up to the camshaft. After a couple of minutes stop engine and clean up your tools and pour up old oil to be disposed of later. Then go back and check oil sightglass. I slowly fill mine to the top of the sightglass, but no further. Overfill is not good. BTW I use Castrol 10w40 Act Evo. There are many opinions on which to use. Just ask for oil that will not make your clutch slip. You can do a lot on this bike. Just go slow and methodically. Boofer |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by boofer on 09/02/09 at 15:46:36 SianLogic, OOPS! I meant to say,"slowly fill to top line on sightglass", not to top of sightglass. Excuse me while I go fire my proof reader. Boofer |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by Skid Mark on 09/02/09 at 17:33:28 Two things come to mind: Will the warranty still be ok I beleive the valve lifter clearance needs to be checked too. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by bill67 on 09/02/09 at 18:42:33 I don't think they do the valves unless they think it needs it,I think they change oil and filter and check for loose bolts. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/03/09 at 01:10:23 Anti-seize goes on those bolts. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by Digger on 12/08/09 at 19:19:52 5C57525208093E0 wrote:
FWIW.... The book on mine (see signature) says to torque the head bolts and inspect valve clearances on the 600 mile checkup. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by BurnPgh on 12/08/09 at 19:44:09 Adjusting the valves is easy but tedious becasue of the small space you have to work with. If your engine is ticking softly on the top end dont worry about it. If its ticking loudly or sounds tinney they may be loose. If you've got no ticking they may be tight. If you feel you just cant go without adjusting them there's directions here in the forums somewhere. A quick search should turn up step by steps with pictures. Dont even worry about the head bolts unless you've got leaking between teh head and jug. The bolts are SUPPOSED to be tightened every 4k mi but I'll bet $50 that no one does that on a regular basis. Its really not needed and is rather a PITA to do it so frequently. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by justin_o_guy2 on 12/08/09 at 21:41:25 Over 19,000 miles. So far, havent torqued the head. |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by Digger on 01/02/10 at 19:52:15 1225223E003738500 wrote:
I'll take that in tens, please! 8-) On my Savage (see signature), I've torqued the head bolts at 700 miles, 5200 miles, and 10,100 miles. And, yes, it IS a PITA! |
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Title: Re: First Maintenance (500mi) - Can I do this myse Post by Digger on 01/02/10 at 19:53:09 47585E5944437242724A58541F2D0 wrote:
I could never get away with that. My mechanical luck is too poor! |
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