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Old 10-28-2009 | 12:43 PM
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Default First Time Fluid Changers - Helpful Videos...

This was so helpful - I was able to have a few and then a few more while changing my fluids and still felt like I knew what I was doing...

In one night I changed my Motor Oil, Primary Fluid, Trans Fluid, Checked my Primary Chain (no adj needed), Adjusted my Clutch Pack, Clutch Cable, and Throttle Cable and lubed these cables as well... Now I can hit neutral with no effort - my clutch feels easy and my throttle has less lag and snaps right back. All in one night - All my first time. How much did I save??? I'm just guessing over $500.

How to change Motor Oil:
Tools: 5/8" Socket, Strap type Filter Wrench, Filter (K&P optional), Proper O-Ring for plug
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccq8F...eature=related

How to change Primary Oil and adjust Primary Chain:
Tools: 40torx, 9/16" socket, Allen set, Proper gaskets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-KVQ...rom=PL&index=3

How to adjust your Clutch Pack:
Tools: Allen set, 11/16" wrench
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl92w...eature=related

How to adjust Throttle Cables:
Tools: two 3/8" wrenches, Allen set, Cable Lube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jywZRVuJnYY

How to adjust your Clutch Cable:
Tools: two 3/8" wrenches, Cable Lube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiC5d...eature=related

How to Change your Gear Oil:
Tools: 5/8" Socket, 3/8" and 7/32" Allen heads (varies)
Pictorial and write up:
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.GEARBOX.HTML



Hope this helps...
 

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Old 10-28-2009 | 01:24 PM
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Old 10-28-2009 | 01:55 PM
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Good Info, especially for all the newbies that are just getting into doing their own maintenance. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old 10-28-2009 | 02:06 PM
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To me it just helps speed things up if you're going to try it anyway.
Its almost like doing anything the second time... it goes twice as fast the second time because you know what to expect.
This gets you there and I'm not promoting anyone or any service... just another dog chasing the proverbial tire here who thought this might help others...
 
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Old 10-28-2009 | 03:35 PM
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Being kinda slow and/or dumb.this really does help me.It showed me just how easy it is to do it myself.

I'm ready to save some $$$$ now. Thanks !
 

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Old 10-28-2009 | 03:38 PM
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Very helpful to this newbie, thanks!

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Old 10-28-2009 | 04:13 PM
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Nice writeup.
 
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Old 10-28-2009 | 04:44 PM
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Great info thanks for sharing.
 
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Old 10-28-2009 | 04:57 PM
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Thanks for the links - very well done
 
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Old 10-28-2009 | 05:18 PM
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Very well done thread!
 


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