First Sevice, I thought its more than an oil change.

[TY Bird]

Doing your own service doesn't void your factory warranty, but it can happen...

The 600 mile service is mainly an inspection:
-Engien Idle Speed
-Brakes and Clutch System
-Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners
-Steering Head Bearings
-Drive Chain
-Replace Oil/Oil Filter

You can do this yourself and not void the warranty. If you take your bike to a dealership with a warranty issue they shouldn't say anything. If after the bike has been evaluated Honda asks for service records, this is the critical part.

If you do your own work on your bike you should keep a record of what was done, dates, miles, and the reciept of replaced items.

If you don't have these records and Honda request them from the dealership, then you could have your warranty voided. (So if Honda doesn't ask for records there shouldn't be an issue)

[d207gp]

Originally Posted by GligorovDimce

Its nice, just to much and not needed. When i used to work on cars,truck and farm tractors back in my country in europe, we never had torque wrench. It was all with the feeling on your hands and you should just know in your brain what size bolt or nut how much it can hold before it breaks up.
Here in USA i have couple of torque wrenches and many sets of tools, and they come handy for my motorcycle!

I have a toolbox full of Sears Craftsman tools. Never had a single problem with them in the 30+ years of ownership.

[tr1umph4nt]

Originally Posted by D0minate

Usually..the first service is free aint it? At least its always been for me.

Not even a discount man!

[GligorovDimce]

Originally Posted by d207gp

I have a toolbox full of Sears Craftsman tools. Never had a single problem with them in the 30+ years of ownership.

i never said i have problem with them or somebody else had problem with tool, and Craftsman is one of the best!
i am trying to say i didnt had money and opportunity to own those things in back in Europe in my country.everything was done by knowledge and feeling!
now when i can afford here i am buying tools that will do the job that is needed.i need heavy duty tools for my semi truck little cheaper for cars and bikes and trailers.
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[unirr]

Originally Posted by GligorovDimce

i never said i have problem with them or somebody else had problem with tool, and Craftsman is one of the best!
i am trying to say i didnt had money and opportunity to own those things in back in Europe in my country.everything was done by knowledge and feeling!
now when i can afford here i am buying tools that will do the job that is needed.i need heavy duty tools for my semi truck little cheaper for cars and bikes and trailers.
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That 'by feel' is just about how you end up breaking something/reducing its life/kill yourself. You didn't have the tools a the time because you couldn't afford it. The tools are very much needed and torquing to spec is quite important if you are doing any real work.

[d207gp]

Originally Posted by GligorovDimce

i never said i have problem with them or somebody else had problem with tool.

Relax, I never said you did.

Originally Posted by unirr

That 'by feel' is just about how you end up breaking something/reducing its life/kill yourself. You didn't have the tools a the time because you couldn't afford it. The tools are very much needed and torquing to spec is quite important if you are doing any real work.

+1 This.

[TedEbear]

Originally Posted by TonyNYC

First service on new Hondas has to be done by a dealer even thought the SUCK! Its a warranty thing with Honda and a money makere im sure.

No, it doesn't. As long as you keep the receipts of any oil, filters, etc., that you buy you can do ALL of your own routine mainetenance and it will not void your warranty.

If your dealer told you otherwise they lied to you to steal your money.

[GligorovDimce]

Originally Posted by unirr

That 'by feel' is just about how you end up breaking something/reducing its life/kill yourself. You didn't have the tools a the time because you couldn't afford it. The tools are very much needed and torquing to spec is quite important if you are doing any real work.

Well it worked prety well then and probarly God kept me alive.
Now i do have the tools !

[GligorovDimce]

Originally Posted by d207gp

Relax, I never said you did..

Okay.

[TonyNYC]

Originally Posted by TedEbear

No, it doesn't. As long as you keep the receipts of any oil, filters, etc., that you buy you can do ALL of your own routine mainetenance and it will not void your warranty.

If your dealer told you otherwise they lied to you to steal your money.

Bingo was his name.

Actually 2 seperate ones BSed. Lesson learned.

Only time they will see the bike now is for warranty issues.