Service suggestions

[SNOOPY]

I have a 2013 ST-S, just under 10,000 miles, 3.5 years old.

I've done the normal oil/trans filters/oil changes myself and have done an alignment, brake pads and rear tire change myself. Also have flushed the brake fluid myself.

Thinking if I should have it serviced for things I'm missing?

Plugs I could probably do myself if required already?


I've read a little about rear wheel bearings going bad, should I have that checked and then re-aligned?

Coolant flush?

Anything else of importance I should have checked on a low mileage bike?

[pegasus1300]

Change the coolant. You can probably do that yourself also. The owners manual calls for that every 2 years. I did mine at 4 and it was definitely shot. One caveat tho I have never heard anybody here mention this.On the 998s and maybe the 1330s but don't know about them the drain plug tap is not braised into the radiator only a press fit. My dealer told me that they have had a few come out when removing the plug. To fix this they have had to remove the radiator and and go to a radiator shop to have it properly brazed in place. They remove the bottom hose to drain the coolant.
Now as I have said I have not heard of anyone on here say anything about this and there are a lot of do it yourselfers and I am sure that more then one has replaced their coolant,so maybe it is only a problem with the mechanic at my dealership,but still forewarned and all that.

[Big Arm]

Change the coolant.
On the 998s and maybe the 1330s but don't know about them the drain plug tap is not braised into the radiator only a press fit. My dealer told me that they have had a few come out when removing the plug. To fix this they have had to remove the radiator and and go to a radiator shop to have it properly brazed in place. They remove the bottom hose to drain the coolant.
Now as I have said I have not heard of anyone on here say anything about this and there are a lot of do it yourselfers and I am sure that more then one has replaced their coolant,so maybe it is only a problem with the mechanic at my dealership,but still forewarned and all that.

When changing the coolant, just remove the lower hose. I've heard of all too many drain plugs breaking off.

[SNOOPY]

When changing the coolant, just remove the lower hose. I've heard of all too many drain plugs breaking off.

Yeah, that sounds like a big ordeal to fix too.

[ARtraveler]

Don't waste your time or money on valve checks. They are recommended at 14K intervals. The dealers charge $800 extra. I actually did two. One at 14K on one and one at 28K on the other. Neither needed adjusting. $1,600 out the door. I am not planning on doing it on my 2011 until at least 50K. I know there are some dealers out there that charge for the service and don't even turn a screwdriver in the process. DIY--will save you money, but I don't think it is a worthy issue.

[SNOOPY]

Thanks



It will take me a long time to get to 14,000 miles lol

[SNOOPY]

Change the coolant. You can probably do that yourself also. The owners manual calls for that every 2 years. I did mine at 4 and it was definitely shot. One caveat tho I have never heard anybody here mention this.On the 998s and maybe the 1330s but don't know about them the drain plug tap is not braised into the radiator only a press fit. My dealer told me that they have had a few come out when removing the plug. To fix this they have had to remove the radiator and and go to a radiator shop to have it properly brazed in place. They remove the bottom hose to drain the coolant.
Now as I have said I have not heard of anyone on here say anything about this and there are a lot of do it yourselfers and I am sure that more then one has replaced their coolant,so maybe it is only a problem with the mechanic at my dealership,but still forewarned and all that.

Wow, thanks for the tip!

[Bfromla]

Change the coolant. You can probably do that yourself also. The owners manual calls for that every 2 years. I did mine at 4 and it was definitely shot. One caveat tho I have never heard anybody here mention this.On the 998s and maybe the 1330s but don't know about them the drain plug tap is not braised into the radiator only a press fit. My dealer told me that they have had a few come out when removing the plug. To fix this they have had to remove the radiator and and go to a radiator shop to have it properly brazed in place. They remove the bottom hose to drain the coolant.
Now as I have said I have not heard of anyone on here say anything about this and there are a lot of do it yourselfers and I am sure that more then one has replaced their coolant,so maybe it is only a problem with the mechanic at my dealership,but still forewarned and all that.

I got lucky (so to say)fyi my thermostat had developed a leak still under warranty with only 25k miles & my shop was able to do the coolant flush at the time of repair was just within the window of replacement timeframe. Was advised not to try the plug but rather remove the lower hose. Only problem there is the Otiker clamps (crimp on) that I had no tools or knowledge of. 998 also fyi

[Chupaca]

Your owners manual has a list of what they feel should be done. Do what you feel comfortable with and tell the dealer just what you want done...

[SNOOPY]

Your owners manual has a list of what they feel should be done. Do what you feel comfortable with and tell the dealer just what you want done...

I know they throw in lots of stuff, I'll look again at it but was worried more about what others found important.

[Big Arm]

I changed my rear bearings when I did my first rear tire change, on my '08 GS, at 11,000 miles. I think the first ones were the ones having the problem, but I think you are good to go. I would suggest the next time you change the rear tire, to check your three bearings for any wear. You shouldn't have to have a new alignment when changing the rear tire, if you remove the belt and dont move the adjusters. Changing plugs are not that hard. ( I need to change my break fluid, so I may be getting in touch with you for some pointers.)
Good luck