New Owner, Service?

[hightower]

I have a 2000 plate Fazer, just got last week. Not sure when it was last serviced, so what do people recommend I should carry out as part of its first service with me?


Oil change, filters, much else?


Also, where do people buy their consumables for this?

[Slaninar]

Oil and filters. Then ride it A LOT.

Coolant in the autumn, before it gets cold.



If the bike runs and sounds OK, that's it. The rest you will see as it wears out (pads, discs, chain, tyres, shock absorbers....).

[Dave48]

Check out the downloads section. Get a copy of Haynes manual-think the service interval is 4000miles, later extended to 6000 m for the 02-03 Foxeye.
Do I what I did start from scratch as you don't know what if anything was done & when. Good start oil & filter,coolant,brake fluid. ebay  good for some items, I am lucky to have a Yamaha dealer 6 miles away -for ordering makers parts. I use Yamaha brake seals as they always fit no probs, any reputable make of filter. 10W-40 smi-synthetic bike oil. Any good brand. :lol

[hightower]

I'm pretty pally with the shop that sold it, and he told me the chain/sprockets and pads were in good nick. It was a part-ex job though, so not 100% on it's service history.

I got the Haynes manual from here before I even bought the bike, so was planning ahead! I like ordering on-line, but not keen with eBay.

[hightower]

Although, that said I've just scanned eBay and they seem to offer service kits, with the oil and filters all in one package...

[darrsi]

What i would seriously suggest is that ANYTHING you do to the bike should be written down, with a date, what work you carried out, and at what mileage.
It makes life so much easier later on. 

[hightower]

Yeah, deffo.


What about spark plugs? Change them or leave them if the bike seems to be running well?

[darrsi]

You should really have a good flick through this forum before you do anything, there are loads of hints, tips and tricks up our sleeves on here that can be of great help.
I'd say most topics have more or less been covered extensively, just do a search on whatever you're gonna do first to save yourself time and possible avoidable errors.
Other than that, just ask away.

[hightower]

Yeah, I will do - just a very big forum too, that can sometimes make it harder to find relevant info.

[darrsi]

Yeah, deffo.


What about spark plugs? Change them or leave them if the bike seems to be running well?

It's up to you, but personally i wouldn't bother if it feels like it's running sweet, plugs last ages. Maaybe a brush up and check of the gaps certainly wouldn't hurt.
I couldn't find my feeler guages at home so spent ages at work with a vernier tool until i found a washer that was exactly 0.75mm thick, and it's kept in my wallet for future use 

[darrsi]

Yeah, I will do - just a very big forum too, that can sometimes make it harder to find relevant info.

Just put key words in the search box above and a world of info will appear!

[Dave48]

Like Darrsi I have a word.doc on the PC where I record everything I do/spend on bikes/car. Makes for some interesting reading at end of year-but I am lucky not to have a SWMBO to accouint for my actions to :lol  Also impresses potential purchasers if/when you decide to change/sell.

[darrsi]

Like Darrsi I have a word.doc on the PC where I record everything I do/spend on bikes/car. Makes for some interesting reading at end of year-but I am lucky not to have a SWMBO to accouint for my actions to :lol  Also impresses potential purchasers if/when you decide to change/sell.

Mine's more advanced than that, it's 2 bits of paper i carry about in my wallet  :lol

[Slaninar]

Yeah, deffo.


What about spark plugs? Change them or leave them if the bike seems to be running well?

Engine oil and filters (oil and air). OK, brake oil as well. Then just ride. See if the bike grows on you, see how it behaves. The rest can be changed at the end of the season, if you decide to keep the bike. Unless you're planning a long trip, just ride it.


Things that you don't know when were changed/checked, assume it's about time to change/check.  Valve clearance, cam chain condition, shocks (oil and seals for front and whether the rear needs a change / rebuild), battery, electrical contacts, coolant. Check wheel and steerer bearings for play.

[hightower]

Difficulty I have is this is my first bike, so not sure what shocks should feel like when they are in condition. I know to check for grease/oil etc but to ride I mean, I don't know what feels good and what feels bad.

[darrsi]

Have you got a Haynes manual? If not buy one, even a 2nd hand one off Ebay will do.
The online manuals are okay to check stuff in your own time but you really need a book when you're working on the bike.
I would say definitely start by changing the oil(10/40 semi synthetic), oil filter(a K&N one with the nut on the end, on Ebay) and i would change the coolant too.
Make sure your pads have a bit of life in them too, if you can't stop the bike properly then you're on a loser straight away.
After that just concentrate on one thing at a time, making a note of everything, and take things slowly.
If you try and do everything at once it'll just do your head in.




(just noticed you already said you had the book, oops  :rolleyes )

[hightower]

Thanks, that sounds like really sensible advice

[elbrownos]

You might want to take your front sprocket cover off and see if the nut is original.
The original nut has a habit of coming off and should be replaced with an upgraded one.
It's not urgent. I'm still on the original nut but will replace it when I replace the front sprocket.

[hightower]

What about suspension then? Should I make any adjustments on it, or just run it as is? (I don't mean rebuild it hehe, I mean should I adjust preload etc)

[darrsi]

What about suspension then? Should I make any adjustments on it, or just run it as is? (I don't mean rebuild it hehe, I mean should I adjust preload etc)

Depends how you ride it really and what suits you, and also body weight as well?
If you find it all a bit bouncy up front, screw your fork adjusters in, making sure they're both level.
Everyone is different, i personally prefer hard suspension, but others don't, so just ride it first for a while and eventually you'll either like how it already is or you may want to change something?