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Originally Posted by dan_
After I take my bike to the dealer for the 3000 mile check up, if I don't take it in anymore after that and continue to do regular oil changes will I be fine or end up kicking myself in the teeth?
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Are you feeling lucky.........?? :whistle:
Checking the valves occasionally is highly recommended.
Reading the owner's manual comes highly recommended too !!
I personally think it does not need to be done every 3K miles like the book recommends and plan to have mine done every 6-10K miles.
If I get to ride as much as I would like, that will be every 2-3 years.
It is in the shop now for the 6K check. Valves were last checked at 600. It needed front brake shoes too. (They just called; done in one day; $310 total.)
In addition to regular oil changes, you need to keep the chain lubed and occasionally take up the slack. Lube cables and pivot points and adjust clutch lever slack and rear brakes.
P.S. If you are thinking about dealer service in the spring, consider doing it NOW. Mine offers free pickup and delivery this time of year when work is slow.