New rider with a new FZ6R. Did my first 600 miles in 9 days, including 80 mi per weekday of commuting. My dealer has a huge backup of service jobs, and told me that the 600 mile service is an oil change and a bunch of inspection, so I changed my own oil and am waiting my turn ...
a) my bike drank down 3.5 quarts before anything showed up on the stick -- alarming? And yes, I did sit the bike up vertical (off of the side stand) and run it a little before I looked.
b) I don't own a torque wrench, so I used my judgement. No leaks so far -- alarming?
c) any compelling reason to rush into the dealer to get the service before, say, 1200 miles? Not having any issues.
Mods:
tank protector -- ordered yahama white but it didn't match the white paint of the bike
center stand -- want to get, should I get Yahama or is there a better choice?
grips -- any ideas on something that will help prevent my hands from going to sleep?
Thanks!
a) my bike drank down 3.5 quarts before anything showed up on the stick -- alarming? And yes, I did sit the bike up vertical (off of the side stand) and run it a little before I looked.
b) I don't own a torque wrench, so I used my judgement. No leaks so far -- alarming?
c) any compelling reason to rush into the dealer to get the service before, say, 1200 miles? Not having any issues.
Mods:
tank protector -- ordered yahama white but it didn't match the white paint of the bike
center stand -- want to get, should I get Yahama or is there a better choice?
grips -- any ideas on something that will help prevent my hands from going to sleep?
Thanks!