[trooper]

Curious what people are paying for the first service after break in. Dropped mine off at the dealer today and was told it’s $300.

 

[Rocky Heap]

too easy to do it yourself for an oil change to cost $300............sounds like they're just charging you $125 shop labor rate. I now run full synthetic(s)

 

[Robman]

Wow that’s steep ! I changed all the fluids myself for around $100 bucks, I used Mobile one full synthetic.

 

[Jlhens03]

What gear oil do I need?

 

[Robman]

Any GL-5 gear oil . I run Mobil 1 GL-5 full synthetic, you can pick it up at any parts store.

 

[Jmgekeler]

I bought all the needed parts and fluids for the first service at my local auto parts store. Its an hour job for a non-mechanic. Way cheaper than having a dealer do it.

 

[Jlhens03]

I’m considering running amsoil or liqui moly. Any thoughts on that?

 

[Robman]

I’m considering running amsoil or liqui moly. Any thoughts on that?

As long as it meets the oil requirements that’s in the manual your good .

 

[Jlhens03]

Does it having a limited slip friction modifier matter? Or just as long as it’s GL-5 rated

 

[Robman]

Does it having a limited slip friction modifier matter? Or just as long as it’s GL-5 rated

As long as it’s GL-5 you are good.

 

[trooper]

Bump for original question. Did nobody else do the first service at a dealer?

 

[Speedyg]

Bump for original question. Did nobody else do the first service at a dealer?

I didn’t. $400 no thanks.

 

[Jlhens03]

No I prefer my money in my pocket for things I’m capable of doing.

 

[BigParm]

I didn’t. $400 no thanks.

I just had mine done at the dealer. $260 bucks out the door. I will do all my own going forward, but while its still under factory warranty, I didn't want to give Kawasaki any room to complain if something went wrong.

 

[Speedyg]

I just had mine done at the dealer. $260 bucks out the door. I will do all my own going forward, but while its still under factory warranty, I didn't want to give Kawasaki any room to complain if something went wrong.

Good reason. first service is pretty easy. Not much room for error.

 

[AJRanch]

If you don't use Kawasaki oil it should have Jaso MA and not the energy conserving insignia on the bottle to be wet clutch compatible.

 

[AJRanch]

I’m considering running amsoil or liqui moly. Any thoughts on that?

Should be Jaso MA for wet clutch compatible it will say on the bottle like amsoil big twin is