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Well im getting up to the 500 km mark and i want to get the first service done. They say 1000 kms, but i've run it in pretty hard and i want to get the oil and filter done now.
Should i take it to the shop, being the first service and have them do it / do the manufactures advisory checks and shite as well, or just do it myself.

Mate, if it were me, I'd just change the oil and get the Kwakka service done at 1000 kays. Can't change the oil too often.

Rob
agree with Jase....
do the oil and filter ourself now....
also do a safety check..all bolts
chain length, tyre pressures (do NOT assume they are correct)
all fluid levels etc...
should only cost you for the oil and filter
if the pre-delivery was done proper...

and then do the 1000 at the dealer
and get them to check everthing...then

cheers

Cheers Guys
Sounds like, sound advice. (try saying that 10 times fast)
Ian
It got its first wash today, i gave it a good check over and everything looks OK. Just want some good weather (when i'm not working, or busy) so i can get out for a long ride.

Rob,

How are you finding the engine so far (I know its early days), I ran mine in reasonably hard compared to what the owners manual recommends and find it great, loves to rev.

Also, how you finding the suspension on the '04 ? I don't think this changed much form the '03 still damn hard I think.

Matt

Matt
It does love to rev and likes playing in the mid rev range. I haven't
red lined it yet, I am behaving a little still. I can't wait till I've
done about 1000kms, then all bets are off and I'll ride it how I like.
I got a 11/03 build and Picked it up new as a run out model. The
suspension is pretty hard isn't it, but I think the bike is very stable
still. I already feel more comfortable on this, than my old 98 ZX7R, I
had for about 4 years.
NB: The 03 is better than the 04, anyway

Cheers
Rob

Quote:
How are you finding the engine so far (I know its early days), I ran
mine in reasonably hard compared to what the owners manual recommends
and find it great, loves to rev.

Also, how you finding the suspension on the '04 ? I don't think this
changed much form the '03 still damn hard I think.

Matt

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id do the same..drop the oil yaself, and maybe a filter?? then take it in at
1k km for its 1st service where they check everything
neka



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neka79 at optusnet.com.au wrote:id do the same..drop the oil yaself, and maybe a filter??

Oh, please... you and I both know you'd get Jamie to do it.

how many beers does he charge for an oil or brake pad change...

Phil wrote:how many beers does he charge for an oil or brake pad change...

Nothing mate... favour for a favour.

yeh.....but has he told you what he wants yet....

Phil wrote:yeh.....but has he told you what he wants yet....

I think he owes me more than I owe him... so don't worry. All settled.

depends how many he can drink while hes doin it!!..ussually the deciding
factor is the weather..sumtimes if its real cold he charges in PORT.lol
Neka
2000 CBR 929RR
1988 KDX200 thrasher
1996 VS SERIES 2 UTE
"dont hate me cos im sexy, hate me cos ur mrs thinks im sexy"



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>I think he owes me more than I owe him... so don't worry. All settled.

now why doesnt that surprise me........

and i owe both of em .lol..me thinks me better pinch em sum stuff from
work.......lol..
Neka
2000 CBR 929RR
1988 KDX200 thrasher
1996 VS SERIES 2 UTE
"dont hate me cos im sexy, hate me cos ur mrs thinks im sexy"



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