New rattler owner, a couple questions
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New rattler owner, a couple questions
I've had my rattler for a week and love it. I'm just wondering, what exactly happens to my new baby when I take it in at 200 miles, or if I even really need to. Also, when I would stop I'd keep the rear drum brake held, but noticed that I get quite a bit more rattle (no pun intended) than when I'm using the front disc, anyone else? Appreciate any help, thanks ya'll.
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They tighten everything at the 200mi service. Gear oil is done around 400-500mi (I wouldn't even bother with 200). The extra vibration is you're stopping the rear from turning completely, the transmission is still turning though. It's just not enough rpm's to engage the clutch but you'll still feel the extra vibrations. Kind of like when your car is in drive and you're stopped at a light vs being in park or neutral.
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Thanks for the help. Are you saying that you wouldn't bother getting the 200 service done at all? Just wait til 400-500 and get it all tightened and the gear oil?nissanman wrote:They tighten everything at the 200mi service. Gear oil is done around 400-500mi (I wouldn't even bother with 200). The extra vibration is you're stopping the rear from turning completely, the transmission is still turning though. It's just not enough rpm's to engage the clutch but you'll still feel the extra vibrations. Kind of like when your car is in drive and you're stopped at a light vs being in park or neutral.
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Yeah, out here we have a couple Genuine dealers. I see buddies every day, but have yet to see another rattler or even a roughhouse I've had the scooter for five days now and I'll probably break 200 miles tomorrow.Hugo wrote:Boy, new Rattler owners are beginning to pop up everywhere. It's a great thing . I can't wait until Massachusetts gets a dealer. I think that I'm the only Genuine rider around .
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Schedule
Most on here suggest something different then what my owners manual says so does anyone know of a schedule that most here agree on?