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I've found manuals online for older bikes, but not for new bikes. On the CB750K4, it was necessary to remove the fuel tank to change the spark plugs. Not difficult, but still a hassle. I found out that on some new Yamahas it is necessary to remove an exhaust pipe to change the oil filter. What kind of stupidity is that?

I still remember maintenance on my old SL100 with a stroked SL125 engine:

Daily--check the oil, start the engine, turn the handle bars full right and pull across the tank to lift the back wheel off the ground, then give a little squirt of lube to the chain. 30 seconds. Adjust cables when needed while stopped at a light.

1000 miles--all above plus spark plug and oil change, exactly one quart of oil, tire pressure. 3 minutes.

3000 miles--all above plus clean and re-oil air filter, remove engine side cover and clean centrifugal oil filter, adjust valves and timing chain. Lube cables. 15 minutes.

12,000 miles--all above plus adjust clutch at case and brakes at wheels. 20 minutes.

Not bad at all.

qwerty wrote:When I go to the dealers, the owner manuals are sealed in plastic bags and the salespeople do not wish to open them.

All the manuals I've seen are just in zip-lock style baggies. Shouldn't be a problem to open. If it is, talk to the tech/mechanical staff and ask if they can get the service intervals for you. The smaller dealers around here are more than willing to talk with you a little bit about that kind of stuff. Ask to talk to a tech and chances are good you'll be able to get the low-down.

Honda VT750 Shadow Aero. Google shows nothing.