Finally got license plate on

[Howling/pepper chef]

well this afternoon I picked up my license plate with tabs for my new 05 Black 1300s. Now I feel like the motorcycle is mine!! I took it into work this am and got caught in a quick rain shower this afternoon. I Have had the scoot for about 2 weeks now and am loving it!! Have about 326 miles on her!!

Hopefully I will get to the 600 mile service by next week. Anybody want to help me check my valves? Or should I take it to the dealership?

[X'N]

I think the 600 mile service is only an oil change and check for loose bolts and such, valve adjustment is at 8000 mile service.

[Steve-Oh]

I think the 600 mile service is only an oil change and check for loose bolts and such, valve adjustment is at 8000 mile service.

I agree. My valves weren't checked when I had my 600 mile service. Service guys at the dealer said they don't need to be checked yet (at 600 miles).

[X8urHD]

But the OP has a 1300, not an 1800. I think their 600 mile service is more involved than the 1800's. Not sure, but I just wanted to point out the difference so he isn't lead astray by accident.

Later,
Rob

[Steve-Oh]

I'm not sure what OP means, but I ride a 1300 too.

[Iwantsnow]

Hey Steve oh, Everyone got there bike back together?

[crux88]

Hey Steve oh, Everyone got there bike back together?

"Just enjoy live you only have one."

Huh?

[Steve-Oh]

Hey Steve oh, Everyone got there bike back together?

Hey Rich. My bike is back together. Wish the weather would cooperate a little more.

I may be coming to you for a little advice here down the road. I've had the progressive front springs sitting on a shelf in my garage for a couple months. Not sure I want to tackle changing out the fork oil or not, but read what you did and it sounded pretty straight forward.

Grant has his bike back together now too...that's why he's so cocky all of a sudden :twisted:

Probably no big deal but my owner’s manual (2005) recommends valve inspection and adjustment, if needed, at 600 miles. When I had my done I think the service guy said I had one valve that needed a minor adjustment.

[Iwantsnow]

Hey Steve oh, Everyone got there bike back together?

Hey Rich. My bike is back together. Wish the weather would cooperate a little more.

I may be coming to you for a little advice here down the road. I've had the progressive front springs sitting on a shelf in my garage for a couple months. Not sure I want to tackle changing out the fork oil or not, but read what you did and it sounded pretty straight forward.

Grant has his bike back together now too...that's why he's so cocky all of a sudden :twisted:

Not a problem on doing it. Its pretty easy to do. Its even easier with a electric pump Quicker too. I bought 2 quarts of Amsoil medium fork oil when I did mine. One to flush the old out and almost had enough to fill the forks so I open the second one. It makes one heck of a difference in the ride.
Rich

[Steve-Oh]

You did it with the forks still on the bike right? How did you measure the oil level to make sure you put the right amount back in??

[Iwantsnow]

Steve, Here are my instructions:
1. Place bike on stand to take the weight off the wheel
2. take an old towl and place it over the tank.
3. Remove the locking allen bolts on the upper tree.
4. Remove the top cap slowly and keep pressure on it. Its under spring tension and will want to pop that top off.
5. place the spacer, washer,spring on a clean rag.
6. Do otherside the same way.
7. Lower bike down all the way which will sit still on the jack.
8. Use a turkey baster with a hose or any kind of suction device and remove all the fluid you can in a soda bottle and mark it.
9. Do the same for the other side and compare the two.
10. Clean out the bottles and fill the bottle using the higher of the two marks plus a 1/8" more for oil on the spring.
11. Place the bottles out of the way for latter use.
12. Raise the bike up and add some fresh oil to both forks.
13. Lower and raise the bike a few times and drain it again.
14. Do step 13 two more times to get rid of most of the old fluid.
15. Raise the bike and add the new fluid, Spring, washer, orginal spacer, and the cap. The tightly wound end down of the spring.
16. Torque the cap and locking allen bolt to 17 Ft/lbs
17. Lower the bike and clean up.

I hope this helps. (1 person 35min or less)

[Steve-Oh]

Helps a ton. Thanks!!!