long(for me) ride/ 6000mi service

cmSAE · August 2nd, 2012, 07:01 PM

to make this short and sweet, im taking a 350mi trip from Reading, Pa to Roanoke, VA in two weeks. Right now, im at 5900mi, by the time the trip comes i may be as much as 6500mi. My question is, should i get the bike serviced before the trip, or after? here is what i know:

- i changed the oil about a month ago, so that should be fine
- my chain needs to be adjusted, its too loose.
- my coolant is at L
- tires are getting a flat spot (i commute a lot, no twisties(unfortunately))

all in all, the bike runs fine, but needs some small tuning. im not sure what the 6000mi service calls for, but i was debating whether to do it before or after. thoughts and opinions are appreciated

Skid · August 2nd, 2012, 07:17 PM

I would say before. Don't wanna break down out in the middle of nowhere.

You can re-check stuff after your trip.

August 2nd, 2012, 07:01 PM	#1
cmSAE ninjette.org member Name: Connor Location: Hickory, NC Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	long(for me) ride/ 6000mi service to make this short and sweet, im taking a 350mi trip from Reading, Pa to Roanoke, VA in two weeks. Right now, im at 5900mi, by the time the trip comes i may be as much as 6500mi. My question is, should i get the bike serviced before the trip, or after? here is what i know: - i changed the oil about a month ago, so that should be fine - my chain needs to be adjusted, its too loose. - my coolant is at L - tires are getting a flat spot (i commute a lot, no twisties(unfortunately)) all in all, the bike runs fine, but needs some small tuning. im not sure what the 6000mi service calls for, but i was debating whether to do it before or after. thoughts and opinions are appreciated

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August 2nd, 2012, 07:17 PM	#2
Skid troll bait Name: Brian Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250EF Posts: 72	I would say before. Don't wanna break down out in the middle of nowhere. You can re-check stuff after your trip.