Re: [St] Need guidance on 12K service

["Joel Ashman" <ashmite@xxxxxxxxx>]

Walt.... I'm stunned, so I don't know how to reply.  I had to have the 12K
interval service done twice in one year when living in DC, plus 3 sets of
tires  on MY 2000 ST.  How did you make it this far with only 12K????

Currently in PA, I live 1.2 miles from work, and I was able to get 2400
miles on my DR-Z this year.
My thought would be that if you do any thing your self, and don't make it
'very clear' to the service manager, they'll do it all again.  I'd hit the
normal stuff, like fliuds, plug gaps, chain lub/tension, tires, etc, but for
engine stuff, like valves, or forks, or throttle body, I'd let the dealer do
it (or a local mechanic as I do) just because I don't have the tools or the
know-how, event though I would like to.

--Joel
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 9:56 PM, <allyoop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Fellow Triumphalists,
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> My 2000 ST is about to click over 12,000 miles, and qualify for the BIG
> SERVICE. Based on time interval (every 2 years or 12K miles) I'm already
> way
> overdue for some of these things. But my question is: what is really
> necessary? I normally handle oil changes, chain lube and so on myself.
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> Here's the list:
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> 1.      Check/adjust battery electrolyte level
> 2.      Inspect for fuel system leaks or deterioration (replaced connectors
> 2 yr ago)
> 3.      Renew fuel filter
> 4.      Inspect cooling system
> 5.      Inspect for oil leaks
> 6.      Inspect throttle cable/adjust
> 7.      Inspect brake pads
> 8.      Check/adjust clutch cable
> 9.      Renew air cleaner element
> 10.     Inspect wheels for damage
> 11.     Inspect tires
> 12.     Change oil/oil filter
> 13.     Adjust plugs
> 14.     Check/adjust valve clearances
> 15.     Inspect drive chain for wear and adjust
> 16.     Lube drive chain
> 17.     Lube rear wheel bearings
> 18.     Inspect steering head bearings
> 19.     Check steering operation
> 20.     Inspect forks
> 21.     Lube headstock bearings
> 22.     Renew fork oil
> 23.     Check/adjust throttle body synch
> 24.     Download latest tune (has tune for off road pipe already)
> 25.     Reset stepper position
> 26.     Inspect all fixings/retorque as needed
> 27.     Reassemble and road test
> 28.     Renew all brake pressure and dust seals
> 29.     Renew brake fluid
> 30.     Renew coolant (changed two years ago)
> 31.     Lube swinging arm bushings (3-year schedule so I'm two lubes
> behind)
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> 32.     Renew all brake hoses (four year schedule)
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> By the way, the bike runs and rides just fine right now. I put Hayabusa
> calipers on the front: awesome!
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> Your advice much appreciated.
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> Walt Greenwood
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> Everwett, Wash
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