phanomenal07 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 So I’m taking my bike to a local mechanic for its 4000 mile service. Being that the fz is a relatively new bike I’m a lil worried he doesn’t have much experience with this bike. So my question is are there anything unique about the fz that a mechanic could miss or is it like any other bike and I shouldn’t worry even if he never service an fz before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbatrossCafe Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 haha uh... The FZ is not that new of a bike. The MT first model year is 2013 which means it's been out since 2012. That's 5 years. The FZ is a great bike but is simple. There is nothing necessarily complex about the engine or drive-train. What is a 4000 mile service? You don't need spark plugs till 8k. There is nothing to do at 4000 except oil. You should have no problems with whatever you are doing. If you or your mechanic don't know how to change oil on a bike with no fairings, well.... Dual headlights or deathhttp://fz07.org/thread/5384/albatrosscafes-galleryhttp://fz07.org/thread/5174/dual-headlight-upgrade-completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phanomenal07 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, AlbatrossCafe said: haha uh... The FZ is not that new of a bike. The MT first model year is 2013 which means it's been out since 2012. That's 5 years. The FZ is a great bike but is simple. There is nothing necessarily complex about the engine or drive-train. What is a 4000 mile service? You don't need spark plugs till 8k. There is nothing to do at 4000 except oil. You should have no problems with whatever you are doing. If you or your mechanic don't know how to change oil on a bike with no fairings, well.... The manual has a bunch of checks in it at 4k. And I said “relatively new” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbatrossCafe Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Most of that stuff is "Check hoses, check cables, check front brake lever operation" on top of other stuff like "lubricate clutch handle pivot" and the like. A lot of people forgo these kinds of checks/lubrication at such a low mileage and continue to run their bike for many years and miles without problems. I'm not trying to tell you how to service/care for your bike, but the point is, if your guy calls himself a "mechanic" then he should have zero issues doing anything that is specified at the 4k mile service, even if it is a bike he has never seen before. Dual headlights or deathhttp://fz07.org/thread/5384/albatrosscafes-galleryhttp://fz07.org/thread/5174/dual-headlight-upgrade-completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted November 14, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted November 14, 2017 Most of the stuff that is done is checking and lubricating things. There is nothing that a mechanic or mechanically inclined owner cannot easily do. I have done every service except the 600 mile one myself. Everything you need to know is in the tech tips section of the forum or in YouTube videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1limited Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 If you are in the Puetrid Pueget sound of WA area, we can do this 4k and you can learn. “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” --Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 18 hours ago, phanomenal07 said: "or is it like any other bike and I shouldn’t worry even if he never service an fz before" To answer your question straight up, it is like any other bike in that respect and your mechanic will be familiar with everything. Now for the big questions ... who is Mike and how often do you service him? Ha, sorry, couldn't resist! I know, it was a typo. Be safe, stay frosty! Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen07 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, r1limited said: If you are in the Puetrid Pueget sound of WA area, we can do this 4k and you can learn. When will u move to Msia? 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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