Changing my own oil...
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Some of us in here did pay cash for our bikes (I don't mean to toot my own horn here) but our passion for getting oil under our fingernails is not driven by how much money we save, it's driven by the satisfaction of doing things yourself and the pride you feel when you're done. It's the feeling you get when you learn something new after you make a mistake. For some of us it's not about the money, it's about the tinkering. Like when you were a kid taking apart that broken watch (I still do that now 
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Road Captain
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From: Southern California
Didn't mean to offend the ones that paid cash for their bikes...I would if i could believe me. But i believe the comment the other guy insinuated was that if you can't pay cash for your toys you shouldn't get them???? If everybody abide by that rule then very little people would be enjoying the good things in life.
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From: Snow Hill, NC
primary oil
That is a good point...As long as you don't go more than 10k miles though..Sometimes i forget if i did the last time or not so i just go ahead and change it. I do leave the tranny to 20k miles because that severe gear is not cheap. plus it's supposed to last...
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...dName=Permatex
and
http://www.permatex.com/products/mot...ad_Sealant.htm
Last edited by ia2189; Oct 23, 2009 at 08:55 AM. Reason: Added addtional URL with better description
Found one with Teflon but not on AutoZone web site. So may choices/differences. 
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._with_PTFE.htm
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._with_PTFE.htm
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: utah
I ride also and my husband makes sure that I know how to change my own oil, tighten certains things on my bike, check tire pressure, the brake lining. The basic's but you start to learn alot about your bike. As mentioned by someone else you never know when you may be on the road and knowing a few things will certainly help you.
Have someone show you how to change the oil, it is very easy once you know how to do it.
Go for it girl!
Have someone show you how to change the oil, it is very easy once you know how to do it.
Go for it girl!
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From: Abu Dhabi, UAE
I would definitely invest in the bike's Service Manual and couple of good torque wrenches ( one for low ranges and another for mid to high ranges). I have bought the "Fix my HOG" DVDs myself and I really found them helpful actually "seeing" how it's all done. Good luck and enjoy working on your scoot 
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Found one with Teflon but not on AutoZone web site. So may choices/differences.
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._with_PTFE.htm
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._with_PTFE.htm
The drain plugs have o rings, replace them if you must but why put anything on the threads?
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Lakeland, FL
maybe a little late, but make sure not to overfill the oil bag. if your breather directs the crankcase pressure (and some oil) back into the intake, the oil can foul up your map sensor and make the bike act like it has an intake leak. ask me how I know.. it's not an easy issue to diagnose for sure.