10hr service on my bike

**courts** · 2nd February 2009, 15:28

Originally Posted by Sammikins

Ok so I bought a new bike, done my 10 hours, should i fork over $150 and have the bike serviced by a pro, or change the oil/filter and clean the air filter myself...? I'm a bit of a noob but good at following the manual, (and figured if i can service my car no probs i can surely service my bike), its just the rest of the crap, checking stuff, chain tension, cables etc that im not so sure about... Thoughts?

do it yourself , its a piece of cake once youve done it once. just follow the manual if you have one.
you should change the air filter after every ride especially in summer.
I change the oil every second ride and filter every second oil change..
Its is chaeap insurance for a 4t and once you do it a few times you will wonder what you were doing forking out dollars for monkey work.

**Reckless** · 2nd February 2009, 16:36

Originally Posted by courts

do it yourself , its a piece of cake once youve done it once. just follow the manual if you have one.
you should change the air filter after every ride especially in summer.
I change the oil every second ride and filter every second oil change..
Its is cheap insurance for a 4t and once you do it a few times you will wonder what you were doing forking out dollars for monkey work.

I think Courts means "Clean" the air filter not change it!
You don't need the pro each time or even this time but I think it best you hook up with some one that's done it before (chick or bloke doesn't matter) first time around. They can show you the correct way to clean the filter (kero, soapy water, grease the flange etc) and Torque settings etc for the blts you need to undo for the filter change so you don't strip any bolts.
I would definitely say you would not void the warranty changing/cleaning the air filter which should be done after most rides. Not sure about the oil but I would suspect not with a trail bike. Dunno if this needs to be done after every second ride on a DRZ they are not hard on their gears and clutches. But courts is correct proper maintenance is the first rule in trail/MX bikes.

If all else fails and your not confident to have a go on your own with the manual ask the mechanic to show you while he does the service. Its pretty simple.

Edit: Just realised your in Howick! I suppose I better Volenteer! PM me ok!

**Sammikins** · 3rd February 2009, 08:04

Foods for thought...

**Reckless** · 3rd February 2009, 08:48

Originally Posted by Sammikins

Wow you guys are all so helpful...<

Yep thats the "Dirt Division" for ya!!

As I say I'm in Howick so PM me if you need a hand.

**Sammikins** · 3rd February 2009, 08:56

Ooh ooh just remembered, what tools do I need to buy for when I need to do all this crap to my bike?

**SpikedPunch** · 3rd February 2009, 09:11

if I recall correctly, all you need for your air and oil filters is a socket set with lots of different sizes, and a screwdriver. Might want to get some allen keys too for other stuff. Oh, and a dedicated 'gross stuff' bucket for washing your filter and draining oil etc. And some rubber gloves for the filter. I knew this was a good idea after my last pair started melting one day while doing the filter...Rather the gross chemicals were on the gloves than my skin

**Reckless** · 3rd February 2009, 09:11

Filter wash
Kerosene, washing powder, Foam Filter oil (spray or bottle), tub of cheap grease.

Oil change
Engine oil (4 litre prob best for future changes), oil filter (best to do the filter as its the first service and need to get rid of all the manufacturing crud).

Couple of helpful things,
2-3 old ice cream containers or similar for filter cleaning.
An old container to drain the oil into (or cut the side out of an empty 4L one)
Plastic bag supermarket bag to squeeze the oil though the filter.
Correct spanners or socket set.
Measuring jug for the new oil (Although I think the DRZ has a dipstick so not entirely necessary).

If you want to keep your hands clean box of cheap surgical gloves ($2-00 shop I think).

Thats it!

**Sammikins** · 3rd February 2009, 09:26

Originally Posted by Reckless

Filter wash
Kerosene, washing powder, Foam Filter oil (spray or bottle), tub of cheap grease.

Oil change
Engine oil (4 litre prob best for future changes), oil filter (best to do the filter as its the first service and need to get rid of all the manufacturing crud).

Couple of helpful things,
2-3 old ice cream containers or similar for filter cleaning.
An old container to drain the oil into (or cut the side out of an empty 4L one)
Plastic bag supermarket bag to squeeze the oil though the filter.
Correct spanners or socket set.
Measuring jug for the new oil (Although I think the DRZ has a dipstick so not entirely necessary).

If you want to keep your hands clean box of cheap surgical gloves ($2-00 shop I think).

Thats it!

Oh my...

**Reckless** · 3rd February 2009, 09:42

its not a big job or difficult at all!

Only thing I forgot to mention is get the correct Motor bike engine oil best from a bike shop as car stuff doesn't go with the wet clutch that bikes have.

**skidMark** · 3rd February 2009, 10:30

Goto a shop called blackwoods paykels on the north shore, and buy the crescent 235 piece set...

about 200-250 bucks, but will never let you down all top of the line stuff, can jump up and down on it all chrome vanadium etc.

Blackwoods is where all the companys/people in trades buy thier tools.

Not cheap but its good stuff. but cheaper than the other junk repco etc sell.

heres the 235 piece set i have...

**Sammikins** · 3rd February 2009, 11:54

Although I prefer Snapon gear myself...

**barty5** · 3rd February 2009, 16:01

Originally Posted by skidMark

Goto a shop called blackwoods paykels on the north shore, and buy the crescent 235 piece set...

about 200-250 bucks, but will never let you down all top of the line stuff, can jump up and down on it all chrome vanadium etc.

Blackwoods is where all the companys/people in trades buy thier tools.

Not cheap but its good stuff. but cheaper than the other junk repco etc sell.

heres the 235 piece set i have...

fark wouldnt have a set like that in my work shop nothing wrong with repco stuff all has life time warantee so whats it matter also helps when yah dont have to pay retail snap on is good up $$$ for what you get.

**Reckless** · 3rd February 2009, 16:59

Many years ago as an Apprentice Panel beater we bought Snap on Hammers etc. But for spanners Snap On where to expensive. So we bought Aigo ring and open enders and Koken socket sets.

I've given them all absolute hell over the years (especially my little 3/8 socket set) and they are all still going fine!

**Sammikins** · 4th February 2009, 07:58

Used to have a panelbeating business so he has all his tools in storage somewhere...

**cheese** · 4th February 2009, 08:36

Air filters are so much easier to do with the no toil oil filter oil. It washes out in water and the provided deterget. You can even put it through the washing machine.