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When Mileage is very low--on a 2 year old F3
Hello folks--
only 2200 miles on my 2017 F3t (started riding exactly two years ago this month)--(hate cold weather and travel out of state alot)--anyway, the oil is only thing i check often and i will again but it looks very clean) and a year ago i believe my dealer gave a very quick look see when it was at the service dept for some cosmetic mods...question is since going on two years plus now--the work that would be performed at the 3k mile service (hopefully i hit the 3k by the winter this year) is there anything , other than the oil, that i should have the service department double check--just given that 24 months has passed notwithstanding the ridiculously low mileage--
thank you in advance for your input
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You need to change your oil once a year no matter how low the miles you put on. The oil breaks down over time. If you can't do it yourself the bike should be checked over annually.
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Repeated condensation accumulation likely an issue
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Right on about the oil. For 1330 engines...of which the F3 is...oil should be changed at 3500 miles for the first change, OR, once a year whichever comes first. THEN, every 9500 miles or once a year, whichever comes first.
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Pete!!!
I'm gonna hafta ride out your way with Janis one day soon and help you put some miles on that ryde!
In the meantime, ryde safely
Raprider (Rich)
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T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
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Brake fluid due every two years regardless of kms.
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hey rich--yes that sounds awesome--hope you two are well
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Is degradation of oil an issue with fully synthetic oil also, or is condensation enough of an issue by itself?
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My understanding is it's not the oil itself that breaks down over time, but it's the additive packages (corrosion inhibitors and things like that) that become less effective once exposed to the elements. So a sealed container will last "forever" but once opened and put into an engine it should be changed yearly.
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All good boiler plate information. But I have to say that my Spyder sat for over 3 years. The oil had about 3.500 miles on it when I parked it. When I got it going again, I put about 500 miles on it and then had the oil tested. Came back with flying colors! All parameters way above the safety margins. And I live in a relatively high humidity area (east Tennessee). I use Amsoil, which is well known for longevity and ability to prevent any rust or corrosion.
I am not recommending this to anyone. Just recounting the experience. The results surprised me too!
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