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Hopefully there will not be any damage to the engine later on. You should be fine but I would highly recommend getting the oils changed.Yes about 850.Orange Guy wrote:I have no idea.
But I'm wondering ... do you ask because you're already close to 1000 miles?
it's not reccomended but the little guy can handle it. I still keep up with sportbikes so I figure I'll get around to it around fall 2010 Kurzer wrote:I'm still needing my first oil change at 2800 miles
Yeah, especially since the first oil change is kinda a big deal. Plus it only takes like 15 minutes.ericalm wrote:I have to ask—why? As in, why not just change the oil?
Second time the oil was considerably cleaner than the first... For the FIRST oil change? Wow, that's the longest duration I've ever heard recommended and much longer than what Genuine recommends.Skater29 wrote:I asked my dealer the last time I, was in, and they said it should not need to be done untill 2000 miles.
Here's the last we heard from Genuine re: intervals:Kurzer wrote:It really should be done at 100 miles and then at 500 and 1000, then per the specs... don't do what I did and put it off, it's not good for the engine.
Now, Brett had previously said 300-500 for the first oil change and most mechs and dealers seem to agree that somewhere around 500-600 is best for the first oil change. The following intervals are for after that first change, so second change at 1500 + 500 or 600 miles. And so on.The optimum schedule is this for Buddy 125 and Blur is the following:
Change oil and perform first service at 200 miles. This includes a valve clearance inspection. Scooter people aren't typically familiar with valves, but people who are experienced with motorcycles (and four stroke engines in general) know this is a part of regular maintenance.
After the first oil change, you can go 1,000-1,500 miles (I recommend 1,000) if you use regular oil. If you use synthetic, you can go 1,500-2,000 miles between oil changes (I recommend 1,500).
Inspect the valve clearance every 4,000 miles, adjust if necessary.
-The standard valve spacing is between 0.06 – 0.10mm with engine off.
-When the spacing is too small, idle speed will become unstable and you can burn up the valves.
-When the spacing is too large, loud noise will occur and the scooter will run poorly.
This is all in miles, and straight from the factory.
Thanks!!!
Brett Ratner
Genuine Scooters Dealer Development
So, we have to ask. Have you changed the oil yet? (not only is it not good for the engine, but waiting that long certainly voids one of the best scooter warranties around)Kurzer wrote:It really should be done at 100 miles and then at 500 and 1000, then per the specs... don't do what I did and put it off, it's not good for the engine.
maybe change out the oil this weekend.Wow, I would hope there were no change in the sound of the engine yet. I think that would be too late fer sher.Kurzer wrote:...there's no change in the sound of the engine yet...
ericalm wrote:does anybody have experience with inspecting their own valve clearance? I used to do my own on my VW bug, I imagine their are some similarities.Kurzer wrote: Inspect the valve clearance every 4,000 miles, adjust if necessary.
-The standard valve spacing is between 0.06 – 0.10mm with engine off.
-When the spacing is too small, idle speed will become unstable and you can burn up the valves.
-When the spacing is too large, loud noise will occur and the scooter will run poorly.
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lol nah, small changes in the engine are easy to hear if you know what you're looking for. I used to tell when my Audi was a half quart low by the sound of the valves. It helps if full synthetic is used also.MarsR wrote:Wow, I would hope there were no change in the sound of the engine yet. I think that would be too late fer sher.Kurzer wrote:...there's no change in the sound of the engine yet...