Unofficially done with bring the CBR in for service - Page 3

tommymac · 04-21-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Dropped the oil level a bit and put the body work back on properly.
Looks like oil changes are going to be a breeze on this thing.
4 bolts, off pops the lower. Putting it back on was a bit of a pain (origami bodywork and a couple of tabs) but its not that bad.

I think I need some new allen keys since the once I own have a stupid rounded end on the long part.

its always a learning curve withthe bodywork, the aprilia was the worst. The mid and lwer had to come off and it took me a while to get good at lining them up when reassembling them. The triumph is a breeze, filters on th ebottom of th emotor, so no plastics have to be touched.

azoomm · 04-21-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Dropped the oil level a bit and put the body work back on properly.
Looks like oil changes are going to be a breeze on this thing.
4 bolts, off pops the lower. Putting it back on was a bit of a pain (origami bodywork and a couple of tabs) but its not that bad.

I think I need some new allen keys since the once I own have a stupid rounded end on the long part.

Dzus ftw!

Sixxxxer · 04-21-2012, 04:12 PM

Kawi Engineers on my bike thought it would be fun to put the Oil filter in the worst spot in the world...But i dont have to take my fairings and I got the right tool for the job now after FUCKING up my old filter.

Agreed with you...Screw Dealerships. There labor rates are ridiculous. My buddy took his bike to get the fork seals done...the labor cost more than the parts.

jtemple · 04-21-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Kawi Engineers on my bike thought it would be fun to put the Oil filter in the worst spot in the world...But i dont have to take my fairings and I got the right tool for the job now after FUCKING up my old filter.

Agreed with you...Screw Dealerships. There labor rates are ridiculous. My buddy took his bike to get the fork seals done...the labor cost more than the parts.

I had an 06 ZX-10R, the oil filter was wedged between the header pipes and the engine. I used to make a trough out of aluminum foil to catch the oil and direct it around the headers.

Gas Man · 04-22-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Kawi Engineers on my bike thought it would be fun to put the Oil filter in the worst spot in the world...But i dont have to take my fairings and I got the right tool for the job now after FUCKING up my old filter.

Agreed with you...Screw Dealerships. There labor rates are ridiculous. My buddy took his bike to get the fork seals done...the labor cost more than the parts.

I don't think the fork seal job is an accurate job to prove your point. There isn't shit for parts in that job. The job is nearly all labor.

tommymac · 04-22-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I don't think the fork seal job is an accurate job to prove your point. There isn't shit for parts in that job. The job is nearly all labor.

Funny thing is the get ya for removing the forks and after doing it a few times can be done in a half hour. Saved a bunch by bringing in the tubes already removed

Gas Man · 04-22-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Funny thing is the get ya for removing the forks and after doing it a few times can be done in a half hour. Saved a bunch by bringing in the tubes already removed

30 mins... yeah maybe... unless you have a bike like mine...

tommymac · 04-23-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

30 mins... yeah maybe... unless you have a bike like mine...

Point well taken. Between a centerstand and/or a pitbull stand the forks on a sport bike/tourer are a breeze to take off. After removing hte wheel/calipers its only 3 or 4 bolts per side. I would be skerid removing them on that tank you have. Getting in to them must be a lot of fun.

Sixxxxer · 04-22-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

I don't think the fork seal job is an accurate job to prove your point. There isn't shit for parts in that job. The job is nearly all labor.

He got two tires mounted as well...Forgot to mention that...Either way Labor rates for our local dealers are 89$ an hour.

tommymac · 04-22-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

He got two tires mounted as well...Forgot to mention that...Either way Labor rates for our local dealers are 89$ an hour.

sux you guys are so far away, I have a no mar tire changer and stands so tire swaps are easy.

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