Getting my Blade on the Road

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  1. samuk

    samuk Well-Known Member

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    Hi All..

    I bought a new blade back in 2015 - it had its first service think at 600 miles a year later..

    Have covered 800 miles and has been sat in the garage

    Going to get a MOT and service...should i be looking to change anything other then the Oil & Filter?

    Sam
     
  2. Barstewardsquad

    Barstewardsquad God Like

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    Could be worth a brake fluid change if 4 years old, and possibly coolant.
     
  3. hitch

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    Brim it with the fresh fuel, whatever’s left in there will be a bit manky
     
  4. samuk

    samuk Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys..

    Thinking I will attempt the oil and filter myself to start with..

    Do you know oil and quantity u need? If this a fairing off job? As not taken them off this bike before..done the 09 and 05 blades..hoping its similar.

    Thanks
     
  5. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    Ive always used 10w40. Think 4l covers it with a little spare.

    Best to remove belly pan but shouldn't need to remove side panel. Maybe the bolt nearest your footrest to allow some space to access the filter.
     
  6. Stuish

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    I think the manual asks for 3 litres. Found it best to fill up a 1L jug three times ,then you know exactly how much has gone in. And as mentioned above, bellypan is a must, but that's not too tricky to remove at all.
     
  7. samuk

    samuk Well-Known Member

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