STR 500 mile service

[Zen]

Originally Posted by Tronix

I'm doing the service myself, thanks guys.

Hey Tronix how did this work out for you?

I am not concerned about the oil/filter change, coolant flush, chain adjustment, or bolt fastening, but as far as the other checks go (throttle cable, clutch cable, fuel system, engine ECM, etc.) I am unfamiliar.

Tell me about your decision to go at the service yourself...

[Tronix]

I dont trust any dealers car or bike so I have taught myself how to work on my own cars and bikes with first buying the service manual. If you have tools and a will to learn you really cant mess up anything. I like to take my time and go over everything slowly so I do it right the first time. For my 500 I did everything you were supposed to do that you stated, cables are easy to adjust, checking fuel system and ECM is easy to. I bought a USB/OBD2 connector on amazon and installed TuneECU to check for any error codes and flashed my ECU to the newest firmware following the instructions on the TuneECU site. I found it very straight forward working on my bike. I think anyone will get more pride out of working on their own bikes than having someone else do a quick job on it and paying big dollars.

[Zen]

Thanks Tronix you da man, man. I'll let you know how it's coming along. Bought a dimple today, looking for a good filter(go oem?), gonna buy the cable, and most importantly, the manual.

Cheers.


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[Tronix]

http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9...-Repair-Manual

[f4nm4n]

Thanks for that link. At that price i think i'll pick one up incase i feel the want to service my own striple. Cheers

[01xj]

Originally Posted by Zen

Thanks Tronix you da man, man. I'll let you know how it's coming along. Bought a dimple today, looking for a good filter(go oem?), gonna buy the cable, and most importantly, the manual.

Cheers.


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I can send you the manual, either by dropbox or email. Send me a PM.

[Tronix]

a few more links for you:

OBD2:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WIN8VQ/

Another manual:
http://store03.prostores.com/servlet...--fdsh-/Detail

Maintenance Stuff:
http://www.motorcyclestore.us/triump...oil/index.html

[f4nm4n]

Crap, just noticed that manual is for 06-10. Think there would be any difference using it for a '12?

[Tronix]

Originally Posted by 01xj

I can send you the manual, either by dropbox or email. Send me a PM.

Don't be cheap and buy the hard copy :) jm2c

[Tronix]

Originally Posted by f4nm4n

Crap, just noticed that manual is for 06-10. Think there would be any difference using it for a '12?

I highly doubt it since its the same engine. I have a 2010 manual for my 2012