Tips for your First Service on a Motorcycle (600 miles)

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:30 Break-In Procedures
3:04 The Owner's Manual
6:02 Clean, Lube & Adjust the Chain
9:29 Check the Steering
12:28 Oil Change
14:41 Wrapping Up

[ViciousOneWon]

OMG! I'm at about 500 miles on my new 8R! This video is PERFECT FOR ME! Thank you for making it Yammie! You are the best!!!

[John_Ridley]

I think it's a good idea to adjust both sides when tightening the chain. Unless you're careful to remember how much you changed it, after 2 or 3 times tightening the chain you could have the two sides misaligned enough to make a difference. It only takes another minute to move the other side.

[phengsophal]

I always read and practice rules in the owner manual. It's really great, and the bike runs absolutely well.

[unit]

Yam can you talk about how to adjust your suspension for a rider.

[brantleycombs]

As a new rider I genuinely appreciate your videos poppa Yam!!

[John_Ridley]

I really recommend reading the owner's manual for ANY new vehicle, 2 or 4 wheels. It's amazing to me that someone spends tens of thousands of dollars on a car and can't take a couple of hours to find out about features. The number of people I've met that couldn't find their spare tire/jack, or who had no idea their car had a certain feature (sometimes they were complaining that it didn't have it, and I'd say "Uh, yeah it does. Check your manual).

[Richard-dbrk]

Great video papa Yam! I don't want to ruin my bike and your videos teach me a lot, so thank you for taking the time to cover it. It's a great bike, I doubt I'll be the only owner coming back for the useful tips. I brought my 8r to the dealer for the first checkup, the first one is on the house ty suzuki, but as a new rider with no first hand experience working on bikes, I want to change that! I'll be using your advice and the manual, lol, next time I work on my bike, keep up the good work!

[AecherJace]

Just got a Bolt and while I've worked on cars before, this first bike had me pretty nervous and I appreciate the explanations for everything

[Ki_Ki]

This was freaking amazing, thank you so much for this because these dealership prices are ridiculous.

[hepcat-bob]

The head mechanic at my dealer told me the first service on my 2008 Bonneville was just an oil change. He said as long as kept the receipt(s) for the oil and filter, it wouldn't void the warranty. I just rolled over 53, 000 miles and I've done every oil change myself. I've also changed my own brake pads and I replaced the rear brake disk, too. The only thing I've paid the shop for have been tire changes and valve clearance checks/adjustments.

[Corrective_Damage]

Pro tip for when maintaining your chain: clean the chain -> adjust your chain -> lube your chain. You'll have less of a mess and less greasy hands. When cleaning and lubricating your chain, place some cardboard or plastic bag on the cat so you can keep your bike clean. Clean your sprocket, too.

[ncjsgrki]

Important note: some manufacturers *cough BMW* will not warranty an engine if you don't do the 1st service at the dealership.
And other manufactures like Yamaha will warranty an engine up to 100k miles as long as all the services get done at the dealership.

[williamhardy]

Bought a new Triumph Trident in 1997. When i got it home i discovered the drive chain was rock tight. I believe it was done intentionally. Just a tip for new bike owners.

[entropy]

Just got my first street bike recently. I tried to baby it...made it 70 miles now i drive it like i stole it.
Also as a machinist. I would count the flats on the bolt as you turn it out. Then you can do exactly the same to the other side

[jerryjensen]

My 2018 Honda shadow handlebar was loose when brand new. I understand they come from the factory with the front wheel and bars off.

[blakefreak]

So you just told 1.38 million subscribers to skew the rear wheel and it's fine? What???

[jerodwolford]

This got me to actually go through my owners manual closer. Did all the adjustments that I needed to do that I haven't already (throttle cable, brake cable, clutch cable, idle screw). Found out that I have to replace every. friggen. hose. All brake lines, fuel lines, radiator hoses and o rings, the rubber pieces of the master cylinder, all because the bikes 8 years old. Doesn't even have 5k miles on it.

[tdunster]

Good to see oil schedule at 3750 miles / 6000 km. Some brands are at least double that range and it's hardly a good idea if you want a bike to last a long time after the warranty expires.

[Mightymikep]

Thank you brotha, I just bought this same bike same year and color 🤙🏽

[AGBlkLX]

1st, bike drop maintenance has been performed too.