full service for my CR????? Need suggestions

[tomahawk1976]

She's due for an oil change, brakes and a nee rear tire.
This is the first and only water cooled bike i have ever owned,
Local shop wants $500 for a full servicing..i would rather
Do it myself but am looking for advice if i should also do
Anything with the trans and coolant system or any
Other areas that should be addressed. Thanks in advance

 

[Silverrider]

This are lot of knowledgeable board member's here, to best give you advice please give them a little more info.
For starters, engine & trans are the same oil. Does that price include valves adj ? I am sure it does not other wise I jump on that service.

Has it ever been serviced ?
How many miles are on it ?
How long have you owned?

This will be very helpful if you do it yourself http://buellmods.com/#TabbedContent

 

[d_adams]

Full service to me would include valve adjustment, plugs, oil, filter, etc. If you're not mechanically inclined, $500 is a steal. It's an EASY 6+ hours to do the valves alone, parts and anything extra is just icing on the cake.

 

[Chicknstripn]

Full service= valve adjustment, brakes, cooling system, oil and filter, and if you're real lucky... forks.
How much are they charging you for a tire? That's probably the bulk of what THEY consider a full service.

 

[tomahawk1976]

No, im guessing valve adjustment isn't included.
I've only had the bike for a year. Runs great, never skipped a
Beat...but has 15k on it now and i would like to keep it running well

 

[Chicknstripn]

The most important thing, and the only thing you may feel is out of your wheel house, is a valve adjustment. I believe the 1125 engines are due every 12k.
Not 100% on that.
Go to www.buellmods.com and I'm pretty sure you can find a service manual.
Best of luck with that service.

 

[34nineteen]

^^^^^ This

 

[Nitro]

Do it yourself! Theres no way $500 includes valve adjustment. Shops will do oil, coolant, brakes, etc, but thats about it. If you need a manual PM me your address and i'll send over the USB that was given to me. Tons of great info in there and that will have everything you need.

 

[BambamXB12r]

Service intervals are in the owners manual and a little easier to find in there. My owners manual is at the house and if someone doesn't beat me to it I'll post it.