Dealer's in NH

[fodskirx1]

Pittsburg Motor Sports is worth the ride.

 

[QCRider]

PS: Wait until you need parts, one stupid women at the counter that has no idea what is going on (3 different times). Had clutch work done 2 years ago when I was too busy to do it myself. One hundred fifty dollars later, I had to make time and fix it myself. I would think alignment and removing 3 washers would be basic clutch work. $150 and squeeling like a pig is what they consider ready for pick up. I did get a good laugh from it!!

If you know what parts you need, buy them from Kevin at Port Yamaha. Great service, knowledgeable dealer and you can have the parts next day if you need them that quickly. He has had every single part I ever called about either in stock or on it's way to me very quickly.

 

[daveh]

So what would be the right price for having the 500 mile oil change/filter and sled inspection done on a new Apex? I know many of you are going to do it yourself but what should us "low wrenchers" expect. It would be great to hear from those who have all ready paid to do so.

also, I have not seen anyone indicate anythnig (except for me) about Ken's in Tamworth. They are listed as a five star dealership and I think I have read good things about them in the past in the HCS forum.

Thoughts?

Dave

 

[QCRider]

If you have a couple of hours to do it, do it yourself. It will probably take you that long the first time. It's not rocket science, but not completely simple either. You really can't screw it up though.

 

[daveh]

Trust me QC, if it can be screwed up...

Have you ever heard of the Griswolds (American Vacation etc)...

 

[QCRider]

I hear what you're saying, but I really do think that you will find it to be a pretty straight forward job. You have to do a little digging to get to the filter, but after that it's just a matter of removing the plug on the reservoir and the one on the bottom of the crank case and letting the oil drain. Then remove the filter (not always easy) make sure the gasket comes off with the filter. Put a little oil on the gasket of the new filter and thread it back on. Be sure not to cross thread it and DO NOT tighten it very far beyond hand tight. Put the plugs back in and dump a good 3 quarts of oil into it the reservoir, not the engine. Run it for a few minutes until it is warm. Shut it off, check the oil by removing the wire from the plug in the TOP of the oil reservoir and removing the plug. Wipe the plug down and set it back in (do no screw it all the way in, just set it in). Remove it and check the oil level, it probably won't show any. Add a half a quart and check again and then ease your way up to the right level. It really isn't that bad a job, just tedious.

 

[SNOHOG]

GOOD SERVICE

I FOUND TERRY L. A 5 STAR YAMAHA TECH hiding at
RJ'S MOTORSPORT in nashua.They can't do warranty work

but do great on service

 

[Yamapower]

Currier is where I go, have had good luck there so far.

 

[daveh]

Thanks QC for the tips. I may give it a go if time allows (and if I ever get to put some miles on the sled ). If it starts getting hairy, I will just put it back together.