Hi all - I just past the 300 mile marker with my new C5 -- in just three days
Here are my concerns/issues -- and any input is greatly appreciated.Just so you know, I used to own a harley and do most of the minor service myself on it -- saved me a ton.
1) The dealer told me it would cost around 150 to 200...which sounds overly excessive IMO... what do you think?
2) It appears that the 300 mile "tuneup" really is only about changing oil filter and oil? Am I correct? or am I missing something???
3) In the event I do the oil & filter change myself...will that in anyway void my warranty??
Welcome Chris to the Forum and congratulations on your new bike C5.
As you are a handy person, I think you can do your own oil change and 'service'. To my knowledge, this does not void warranty but you can call CMW the importers of this bike and this website to confirm. If the dealer charges $150-200, ask him what will he actually do and how much time will he spend on bike. If he does some maintenance routine besides oil change then it may be worth it, unless you want to do it yourself. The advantage of doing it by yourself is that you will become more familiar with the bike.
An important aspect of maintaining RE, especially for the first few months, is to tighten EACH and EVERY nut or bolt that you can see or do not see. You also want to lube or/and adjust cluth cable and speedo cable, adjust chain, check battery voltage and electrolyte levels. Clean battery holder in case of any spills to avoid paint damage. Also, you want to spray bike with a protective coating such as ACF50.
Some gas stations take dirty oil for disposal.
Here is a link to oil change for G5 on youtube. Your C5 has all the same parts, except that the oil filter cap has slightly different shape with three screws instead of two on G5. Basic method is the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo0IW8JVS_I