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Old October 21st, 2014, 07:40 AM   #1
isuoboe
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Name: Kevin
Location: Central Iowa
Join Date: May 2012

Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda CB125S, 2006 Ninja 250

Posts: 65
Maintenance schedule excessive?

I've been riding a 2006 ninja 250 for about 2 years. When I bought it in 2012 it had 1047mi. (A girl bought it new and apparently never "got it.") I have 6000+mi. on it now. I'm looking at all the maintenance items that are supposed to be done every 2 years no matter what the mileage. (Master cylinder and caliper seals; brake fluid change; steering stem bearing lube; brake and fuel lines replaced, etc.) Does anyone actually do all this? I'm thinking about all the bikes of all types that lie around for years untouched. I'm also curious what it would cost to have this done by a dealer. (I would think you would quickly double the expense of the $3000 this bike cost new!) Fortunately, I enjoy taking things apart and reassembling them as much as using them. (Well, I guess that's debatable if it's a motorcycle--what can beat riding!!)

Thanks for any input!
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