I did the 16k have about 2k before next. After the 32k I will wait till 64k if no change.
I bought my bike new; dealer has only seen it for recalls; I do all my bike's service.TRUE I do my own inspections and adjustments.
FALSE I let the dealer do my valve setups.
N/A I have never done or had my valves done.
TRUE I see that they are done every 16,000 miles.
FALSE I don't take care of the valves until it is running rough, or the bike needs other service.
N/A The previous owner told me that it is not really needed.
FALSE I found the STOC valve videos
TRUE and spreadsheets very helpful.
That's not any more true then a mechanic I know who says not to bother checking because if any go out of spec it's the least of your engine problems. Performance changes are subtle and would come on so slowly that they would go unnoticed. By the time you do, damage would happen....local dealer has informed Me until I notice it running different I don't need to check them.
Ditto that.That's not any more true then a mechanic I know who says not to bother checking because if any go out of spec it's the least of your engine problems. Performance changes are subtle and would come on so slowly that they would go unnoticed. By the time you do, damage would happen.