motorcycle maintenance shops
12-08-2007, 09:38 AM
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hey socal s2ki,
can you guys recommend any good shops for motorcycle maintenance around the ucla area? i just need a shop that does oil changes and whatnot. just want to bring the bike to a reputable shop that knows what they're doing. any help would be nice. thanks!
can you guys recommend any good shops for motorcycle maintenance around the ucla area? i just need a shop that does oil changes and whatnot. just want to bring the bike to a reputable shop that knows what they're doing. any help would be nice. thanks!
12-10-2007, 11:47 PM
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ughhh.. oil change on my bike takes 15 min.
then again, it is a naked... super easy. even easier than working on the s. of course adjusting a duc's valves would be on a whole 'nother level but... you said oil changes...
then again, it is a naked... super easy. even easier than working on the s. of course adjusting a duc's valves would be on a whole 'nother level but... you said oil changes...
12-11-2007, 06:22 AM
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I worked at a shop for 2 years.. (malcolm smith motorsports)
my advice to you is TRUST NO ONE (like snoop says)
change the oil urself.
1. run the bike for a few to get the engine hot.
2. let the bike stand until you can hold ur hand on the cases EASILY not too hot (half hour)
3. drain the oil.
4. refill oil. When the bike is sitting level, the glass sheild should read 50% its on the side of the case. When u start it the level will change etc. so take it for a spin.....then the next time u go to ride it, take a look at the little window when the bike is level, it should be 50-75% full. (personally i top mine off to like 95% as long as i can tell its not WAY past the glass ur good)
if u get any more confused.... ASK. Save yourself money, and save the trouble of some 15 year old dumb ass working on ur bike man.
my advice to you is TRUST NO ONE (like snoop says)
change the oil urself.
1. run the bike for a few to get the engine hot.
2. let the bike stand until you can hold ur hand on the cases EASILY not too hot (half hour)
3. drain the oil.
4. refill oil. When the bike is sitting level, the glass sheild should read 50% its on the side of the case. When u start it the level will change etc. so take it for a spin.....then the next time u go to ride it, take a look at the little window when the bike is level, it should be 50-75% full. (personally i top mine off to like 95% as long as i can tell its not WAY past the glass ur good)
if u get any more confused.... ASK. Save yourself money, and save the trouble of some 15 year old dumb ass working on ur bike man.
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