GZ 250 Forums - View Single Post - 6,000 miles checkup

GZ250 · 05-04-2009, 01:00 PM

Mainly two important things needed. OIL and FILTER change and VALVE ADJUSTMENT. If you are new to bikes the dealerships try to make it a big point but infact they will only do these two things. tightening of nuts and bolts you can do yourself.

If you have some help you can do oil change easily, read about oil changes here and which oil to use if you want to try out synthetic. Valve adjustment is good for the running and mileage. It cannot be done if you do not have the proper tools and know how. Have the dealership do the valve adjustment and it should not take more than an hour (labor cost) maximum 1.5hrs. They just adjust the valves - no parts needed.

05-04-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 334	Re: 6,000 miles checkup - go to a dealer or do it myself? Mainly two important things needed. OIL and FILTER change and VALVE ADJUSTMENT. If you are new to bikes the dealerships try to make it a big point but infact they will only do these two things. tightening of nuts and bolts you can do yourself. If you have some help you can do oil change easily, read about oil changes here and which oil to use if you want to try out synthetic. Valve adjustment is good for the running and mileage. It cannot be done if you do not have the proper tools and know how. Have the dealership do the valve adjustment and it should not take more than an hour (labor cost) maximum 1.5hrs. They just adjust the valves - no parts needed. __________________ “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” “People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.” --- Søren Kierkegaard --- Login or Register to Remove Ads
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