Buster wrote on 01/30/17 at 09:19:29:Managed to accumulate my first 600 miles during this 28-32 degree mornings that we've been having and am ready to take it in for the first service. My question is would it be ignorant to consider buying the extended warranty? I plan on riding bike 12k-15k/year and hope to keep bike for several years. Not sure if it would really be cost effective in the long run, but would give me peace of mind to know that bike would have a much longer extended warranty period when the miles started to add up. Especially after I start to add up how many of those miles included lengthy 65-70mph daily commutes. Would appreciate your opinions.
$550 for a 3yr warranty is probably not a bad deal given the mileage, especially if it includes all parts and labor.
At least $300 for the 600 mile service.
Then at year 2 or so cam chain service.
Here's your typical maintenance issues:
You might consider metzlers 888's at the next change, then service will be every 2 years, rather than every year.
Based on your mileage, Oil change every 2 months, Valve adjust every 6 months.
sparky and air filter once a year
raptor petcock by the 7th year (probably much earlier)
If your going to ride in the wet, silicone grease all the connectors.
The black box above the carb isn't sealed very well, I'd tape up the connector for insurance.
Brake pads every 5k, fluid maybe every 2 yrs or when becomes tinted.
check your battery water once a year, and get agm maintenance free next bat.