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Re: First Service Cost
By: coarsegoldkid Date: May 7, 2014, 11:22 pm
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I have no idea how much a first service costs. Nor do I intend
to find out what subsequent services cost either. Short of a
tranny or bottom end rebuild I'll so my own work thank you.
Do your own work as much as you can because if you are on the
trail and something goes sideways you'll know better how to
repair it. Use your tool kit to make sure you have the tools
necessary to work on the bike even at home. The other day when
I removed the spark plug for service I discovered that the spark
plug tool is soft metal. Use a 6 point closed end wrench or
socket on that bugger. After that you may want to carry a
closed end wrench. One other thing is get a couple of torque
wrenches. One to tighten the vast number of 6 and 8mm bolts and
one to do the axle bolts and other torque specs the smaller
can't handle. There's vibration on a large single. When the
manual says to use a 242 thread locker use the thread locker.
That way stuff won't fall off on the trail or highways.
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Re: First Service Cost
By: Colorado Rider Date: May 8, 2014, 11:29 pm
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I spent about $60 for the oil change using the recommended
products - at least no labor costs. I've been using the chain
lube kit with chain wax, it works well. May springs for a
Scottoiler automatic chain oilier later.
They make on specifically for the 690.
HTML http://www.scottoiler.com/us/Kits/Scottoiler-KTM-Kit-California-Spec/flypage.tpl.html
HTML http://www.scottoiler.com/us/Kits/Scottoiler-KTM-Kit-California-Spec/flypage.tpl.html
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Re: First Service Cost
By: Rusty Shovel Date: May 9, 2014, 1:09 am
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If you pick up the Scottoiler, be sure to take lots of pics and
share your install experience with the crew.
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Re: First Service Cost
By: mcrider Date: May 9, 2014, 11:24 am
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Have not used a chain oiler in years, but back before O-ring
chains I used ATF.
A buddy I rode enduros with owned a medical lab & supplied us
with blood bags. We put it up under the seat filled with ATF &
ran the tube down to drip on the chain. :)
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