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Old 04-30-2009, 10:49 PM   #1
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I am looking to change my oil for the first time. I have a 2003 ZZR 1200. Any helpful hints or ways to make it esay for a newbie?
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Old 04-30-2009, 10:51 PM   #2
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Buy the service manual for your bike, it'll tell you everything you need to know.
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Old 05-01-2009, 03:13 AM   #3
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I can help you out if you want. Just give me warning in advance when you want to do it, and like Rob said - buy a service manual.
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Old 05-01-2009, 09:43 AM   #4
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Sure.. Make an appointment with Rob.. Doesnt get much easier than that!
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Sure.. Make an appointment with Rob.. Doesnt get much easier than that!
Not to take anything away from Rob as I am sure he will do a great job, but changing your oil is routine maintenance that every bike owner should learn how to do. Get a shop manual for the bike like everyone has said and give it a go.. it is pretty simple.
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Old 05-01-2009, 10:08 AM   #6
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Seans also looking for a shop manual for his bike as well.. Dont think his bike came with even an owners manual as it was second hand
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Old 05-01-2009, 10:27 AM   #7
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Remember to put the oil drain plug back in before adding the fresh oil.
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Old 05-01-2009, 11:16 AM   #8
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Remember to put the oil drain plug back in before adding the fresh oil.
. i made that mistake the first time! lol..what a mess that made.
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Old 05-02-2009, 10:08 PM   #9
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what are the best sites to go to for the service man? I have looked and they are about 57.00 is that a good price?
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How's free? www.repairmanualclub.com
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