1st Service

[manimal]

Manual says @200 miles. However, my local dealer and dealer I made the purchase from generally does 1st service @600 miles. Opinions / insight?

Maintenance: Aside from flushing the engine, tranny oil, and valve adjustment (if out of spec), anyone know of what other general service and or inspection is done?

[zombie]

Unless you are up to inspecting every connector on the bike yourself I would go to the dealer in 200 miles. The service is NOT only engine related. It is to visually inspect EVERY nut/bolt/wiring connector/fastener on the bike.

iF YOUR DEALER DOES NOT KNOW THIS... EDUCATE HIM/HER.

[blackhawkfan]

Definitely go with what the manual says.  My dealer handedme the same garbage about 600 miles.  You have to figureKymco knows their scooters a little better than a salesman.

[manimal]

Thanks for your input. I have a scheduled appt. next week

[lukasbasic]

do it yourself. there is nothing you can't do yourself even with 0 expierence.
youtube oil change, gear oil change, valve adjustment
the only thing which I am hesitant to touch are the brakes which probably need some work at 5k miles

[zombie]

I would simply check the reservoir, and top it off if needed. If it is extremely low just look at the pads, and make sure you have at least 2mm of pad left.
Brake service is WAY easier than valve adjustments. By Far!

[blackhawkfan]

Can someone explain to me how to check the brake pads.  Seems the wheel gets in the way of my head when I try to stick it I  there to see the edge of the brake pad to check its wear.  Do youuse a mirror or something?

[zombie]

A mirror may be a very good idea. I will generally remove the fender/caliper to inspect everything, but if you can put eyes on the inside brake pad that is the goal.

I use 2mm of pad as a guide. They may last years at this number depending on your riding style, and use. I beat my bikes up.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Can someone explain to me how to check the brake pads.  Seems the wheel gets in the way of my head when I try to stick it I  there to see the edge of the brake pad to check its wear.  Do youuse a mirror or something?

I have used my simple digital camera with auto-focus to stick down in places on my scoot - snap a couple pictures, load onto the Dell and blow 'em up and Bob's-Your-Uncle! you can see all kinds of neat stuff.
Pad thickness, printing on bulb backs, wiring colors, labels stuck all over the scoot in awkward places, etc.
Stig

[zombie]

Very cool Idea Stig. I'm gonna put that in my toolbox.
Funny how the simplest of ideas are so far removed from thought.

[DMblues01]

I'm so used to using my DSLR when I'm taking pictures, that I completely forgot about sticking my small compact digital camera into those tight cubby holes. Great idea!!!!

Duke-

[blackhawkfan]

Great idea...I will try it over the weekend!