Hi all -- New member -- break in maintenance

79_Limited · Post by **79_Limited** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:40 am

Hello all,

I am the proud owner of a 2012 Stella 4 stroke. So far I am loving the bike. It is strange when I park it how other people are attracted to it like a magnet.

Question.....when I get to my 500 mile maintenance schedule what all is involved? My local shop is about 50 miles away and I would prefer to do it all myself if at all possible. I am fairly handy with a wrench and not afraid to DIY.

Drum Pro · Post by **Drum Pro** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 1:52 am

Welcome. You should really let the dealer do the first service sso you don't void your warranty (JMO). after that diy all you want. The first mataince is a re tighting of all the nuts/bolts, changing the fluids, checking the kick start lever is working properly, and any adjustments to cables and such. I probably forgot a few things but I think I covered most of it.

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:47 am

The 4 strokes require the valves adjusted too.... First service.... But I disagree about factory approved genuine mechanics are required to do your first scheduled maintenance... Void your warranty and all.... Just keep your records and receipts for your oil and filter. Maybe video document your valves adjusts.... I doubt your warranty will get voided if you DIY...
good luck

jason · Post by **jason** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:55 pm

I'm going to be doing my own 500 mile service as well as it's really not that complicated. Plus the way things are going, I'm going to hit 2000 miles by January

Here's Genuine's official video on what all needs to be done: http://vimeo.com/20618680

The hardest part for me right now is finding an oil filter. I posted another thread about it and I've been checking on the internet but am coming up blank.

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:14 pm

jason wrote:I'm going to be doing my own 500 mile service as well as it's really not that complicated. Plus the way things are going, I'm going to hit 2000 miles by January

Here's Genuine's official video on what all needs to be done: http://vimeo.com/20618680

The hardest part for me right now is finding an oil filter. I posted another thread about it and I've been checking on the internet but am coming up blank.

Jason.... that genuine video that you linked us to.. is NOT a 500 mile check vid...
It's a Dealer Prep video so their dealers can correctly set up a bike before delivering it to you and me..

BUT.... at the 1:34 sec mark is the info that you want reguarding where your oil filter is...

he says... in part...
> ive removed the rear wheel"....."and there is the oil filter cover held in place with 4 X 10 mm bolts////"

fast forward to the 6:30 second mark for more details regarding the oil filter change

so there you go.. take off the back wheel.. go after the oil filter from the battery side of the bike...
BEWARE the 0-ring when r=installing your new filter..
make sure the 0-ring is in position and stays there when you pop the cover back on and button up....
good luck..

jason · Post by **jason** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:20 pm

They titled the video: "4-Stroke Stella 500 Mile Check Up." Is there some tasks missing from the video?

Also, what I meant by having trouble finding an oil filter is that I can't find one to buy. None of my local shops have it and scooterworks is sold out. Seems like someone somewhere would have some in stock.

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:39 pm

yo'ure right.... my bad.... call maplewood scooters in the st louis area. they had a ziplock bag of them a few months ago when I bought 2..
good luck

jason · Post by **jason** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:44 pm

Don't feel bad, I'd rather be 100% sure on something then just plow forward in ignorance.

I'll give maplewood a ring. Thanks for the tip!

magnato1 · Post by **magnato1** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:03 pm

Since we're on topic of 500 mile service, I am curious if its a problem to take mine in at 400 miles. I am at just about 400 miles and the horn has started beeping when I downshift and it's bugging the crap out of me, so I just want to take it in and have the service done and have them fix the beeping as well. Is it essential that I way until 500 miles for the first service?

jason · Post by **jason** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:07 pm

Well, I was told to have it in for a 300 mile service. The owners manual says "500-750 KM Service" That means it's between 300-466 miles.

You're within that window now.

magnato1 · Post by **magnato1** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:08 am

Jason,

Yeah, per the manual, I definitely agree with you, but everyone says 500 mile service, so I just wasn't sure if there was some veteran wisdom here that may not be in the Owner's Manual,

jimmbomb · Post by **jimmbomb** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:08 pm

Dont know if you saw this thread, but it's on topic and worth reading.
viewtopic.php?p=304566#304566

Nettar · Post by **Nettar** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:20 am

I don't know how far along you are to the first service interval (do use the KM interval, not miles) but I'd strongly recommend changing the oil yourself at about 200 miles and cleaning the strainer. I'd also insist that the dealer (who really should do your initial scheduled service) change the oil filter when he services the scoot. The oil filter change is not on the schedule until the second scheduled service but, given what came out of my crankcase when I changed my oil at 200 miles, I'd have the dealer do the filter too at the initial service.