Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:43 am
If I were to follow the alternate break in method, I'd be changing the oil filter and oil after about 50 miles or so.
I have no personal problem changing the oil and filter on my own except for one thing. I have no lift.
Instead of not changing it till 500 miles (dealer is a long ways away), what about a one time oil/filter change with someone on the bike holding it centered? I could even raise or lower the front/rear tire with a 2X4 to get more oil/chips out.
Thoughts as to this alternative to waiting for 500 miles which won't be till spring and way past 50 miles?
I have no personal problem changing the oil and filter on my own except for one thing. I have no lift.
Instead of not changing it till 500 miles (dealer is a long ways away), what about a one time oil/filter change with someone on the bike holding it centered? I could even raise or lower the front/rear tire with a 2X4 to get more oil/chips out.
Thoughts as to this alternative to waiting for 500 miles which won't be till spring and way past 50 miles?