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Recommended shops for tune ups & repairs near Surprise, AZ?
I have neither the time,or the inclination, to explain myself to a man, who rises and sleep under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner, in which I provide it. I'd rather you just say 'thank you' and go on your way.
On a related note, does anyone have a link to a video how-to on changing the oil on a zzr1200? It's my understanding that there's two drain plugs. I have located the rear most one with the oil filter, but the second one further forward is as yet eluding me.
Was hoping for maybe a video link from YouTube or something with more step-by-step type pics. I have looked in the locations indicated in crazybearchronicles pics, but am not 100% on the front one, yet.
I have neither the time,or the inclination, to explain myself to a man, who rises and sleep under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner, in which I provide it. I'd rather you just say 'thank you' and go on your way.
I'd say have a go at it with the fairing and determine from there.
Also, if you run into issues with any oil dripping on the inside of the fairings while changing it, I wrap the inside with some aluminum foil. That way the oil drips on it. then you just peel away the foil and throw it in the trash.
I have neither the time,or the inclination, to explain myself to a man, who rises and sleep under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner, in which I provide it. I'd rather you just say 'thank you' and go on your way.
I did mine without taking fairings off, just undid the cross piece on the bottom, and loosened some side bits. But that was often just because I had no place like my own garage to do it
I've noticed my bike has been hesitating and sputtering a bit in 1st until getting past 2k rpm. Some forum searching suggests the carbs need cleaning and)or possible rebuilding.
I was quoted around $6-700 for this service from Steve. Does that sound reasonable from others experience?
Secondly, I'd like to learn how to do this myself to build my own skills & knowledge. Anyone local willing to show me the ropes? I've worked on cars more than bikes (suspension setups, basic bolt ons, maintenance, etc).
If this is too crazy of an idea for a non-mechanic to attempt, I'm certainly open to that feedback as well
Thanks in advance for any & all replies,
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