Right now, I'm living in an apartment while servicing a customer away from home. I don't have a garage, but I do have a fenced in porch in front of my doorway. Space would accommodate three K1600GTs parked right next to each other. That's enough space to do an oil change. The apartment complex doesn't allow vehicle maintenance in the parking lot. There's a sign that says so. I'm pretty sure they don't mean you can't work on your motorcycle on your porch. It's fenced in, so the only one that might no is either upstairs neighbor if they should come down the stairs and look. It works out that I have about 3mm on either side of the hard cases when going through the gate, so it's a tight, but workable situation. The distance from the gate to the sliding glass door is approximately a foot from the front wheel as the back of the bike clears the gate, so this situation works.
Being the nice apartment owner I am, I don't want to drip oil on my front porch, so I put a tarp down before bringing the bike in. I also use hospital chucks under my oil pan to catch any leaks. If you don't know what chucks are, here's a pic. These are great. Get a stack in your garage. It will save you from little spills. You can get them at Walmart, a medical supply store, Amazon, and probably pharmacies. Don't buy the washable ones. You won't be washing these. They are also known as urinary incontinence pads.
In this service:Oil and filter change
Check Brakes front and rear
Drain the Condensate Hose
Check cooling fluid
Inspect all brake and clutch lines.
Check tires
Rear brakes were done 6,000 miles ago. These are good.
Front brakes have plenty of meat on the pads, so these will last at least another 6,000 miles.
Nothing came out of the condensate hose. It's also southern California, so I don't imagine there would be much condensate from anywhere.
All fluids were topped up and didn't need to be touched.
The tires have plenty of meat on them. They are both only 6,000 miles old.
Oil changes are now very easy. When I did my service with Paul 6,000 miles ago, he built me a tool for getting to the Allen plug for the sump. The tool is just as simple as can be. Build one; you won't be sorry. Start with a flat 5mm socket drive that will reach the plug and find yourself a piece of tubular scrap metal that is about 2.5 - 3 inches long that will just fit into the oil drain hole. Sorry, I didn't measure the size. Also, find yourself 6 or 8 small Allen head set screws, and drill some holes symmetrically around the pipe at the top and bottom that will accommodate the set screws. You will need to tap these. Once you have that, put your flat 5mm Allen into the pipe and set the screws so the Allen wrench remains perfectly centered and protrudes from the end no more than necessary to completely seat into the sump plug.
The tool guarantees that you will put the Allen wrench into the whole perfectly straight, so the risk of not finding the plug is minimized as is cross threading it when you're going to put it back in.
Here's a picture of the tool:
Paul, you rock, sir!
I use a GS-911 to read diagnostic codes and to reset the service reminder. I've found it to be very useful, but a little messy to deal with. It doesn't have a wireless antenna, so you have to be very close to the wireless router for this to work. I just use my wireless hot-spot. It makes things so much easier.
My GS-911 read as below
AutoScan : -
Base System Version : 0.251 - 0.144
Factory I-Level : K001-14-02-500
Actual I-Level : K001-14-02-500
Odometer : 65534.1 mls
Motorcycle Date : 17-06-2017
Distance to next service : 466.0 mls
Service due date : 20-11-2017
XAUDIO : -
Controller Name : XAUDIO
Controller : 0F8900
Serial Number : 8003133721
Manufacturer : Service request out of range
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/01/22
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 1
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/09/20
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 5
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 0EF4
....Firmware Version : 001.000.000
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0FDE
....Firmware Version : 001.000.002
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0A47
....Firmware Version : 001.004.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0CBA
....Firmware Version : 001.004.000
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 0A48
....Firmware Version : 000.005.001
Fault Codes : 0
No Faults found :
XESA : -
Controller Name : XESA
Controller : 0F8400
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) :p 13/02/03
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 0
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/03
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 4
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 08AC
....Firmware Version : 001.000.000
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0897
....Firmware Version : 001.000.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0898
....Firmware Version : 001.002.000
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 089A
....Firmware Version : 001.002.000
: Hall Sensor Installed, Rear Strut
Fault Codes : 1
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D7143A : No CAN message (ambient conditions from DME)
Currently present : NO
Engine warning light (MIL) : NO
Frequency count : 1
Logistic(Healing) count : 0
..Fault Code History :
....Record number : 1
....Odometer : 62229.5 mls
....ABS time : 123444
....Vehicle Speed : 0.0 mls/h
....Engine Speed : 0.0 rpm
XBCO : -
Controller Name : XBCO
Controller : 0F8A00
Serial Number : 1304906917
Manufacturer : Loewe Lear
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/18
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 1
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/09/20
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 4
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 08AF
....Firmware Version : 001.006.001
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0891
....Firmware Version : 004.000.003
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0892
....Firmware Version : 006.006.002
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 0893
....Firmware Version : 006.050.017
Fault Codes : 3
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E59420 : No CAN message (status left multifunction switch from the KOMBI)
Currently present : NO
Engine warning light (MIL) : NO
Frequency count : 3
Logistic(Healing) count : 0
..Fault Code History :
....Record number : 1
....Odometer : 10425361.0 mls
....ABS time : 10748027
....System Voltage : 12.60 V
....KL15 Status : 1
....Record number : 2
....Odometer : 10425361.0 mls <<<<<<<<<<<I'm in the 10 million mile club!!! Yay me!
....ABS time : 4659219
....System Voltage : 13.20 V
....KL15 Status : 1
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E59426 : No CAN message (from KOMBI)
Currently present : NO
Engine warning light (MIL) : NO
Frequency count : 3
Logistic(Healing) count : 0
..Fault Code History :
....Record number : 1
....Odometer : 10425361.0 mls
....ABS time : 10748027
....System Voltage : 12.60 V
....KL15 Status : 1
....Record number : 2
....Odometer : 10425361.0 mls
....ABS time : 4659219
....System Voltage : 13.20 V
....KL15 Status : 1
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E5941C : No CAN message (from KOMBI)
Currently present : NO
Engine warning light (MIL) : NO
Frequency count : 3
Logistic(Healing) count : 0
..Fault Code History :
....Record number : 1
....Odometer : 10425361.0 mls
....ABS time : 10748027
....System Voltage : 12.60 V
....KL15 Status : 1
....Record number : 2
....Odometer : 10425361.0 mls
....ABS time : 4659219
....System Voltage : 13.20 V
....KL15 Status : 1
XRDC : -
Controller Name : XRDC
Controller : 0F8100
Serial Number : 0421302431
Manufacturer : Schrader
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/11
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 1
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/09/20
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 4
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 0B49
....Firmware Version : 000.001.008
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0CB1
....Firmware Version : 000.002.025
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0CB2
....Firmware Version : 001.000.070
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 0B4B
....Firmware Version : 000.005.000
Fault Codes : 0
No Faults found :
XKOMBI : -
Controller Name : XKOMBI
Controller : 0F8800
Serial Number : 0000024888
Manufacturer : Preh
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/20
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 2
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 14/05/06
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 6
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 08A7
....Firmware Version : 001.000.000
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0C4D
....Firmware Version : 001.001.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0CBC
....Firmware Version : 001.007.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0CBB
....Firmware Version : 000.003.002
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 08A6
....Firmware Version : 001.006.018
..Hardware Type (HWAP) :
....Firmware ID : 08A9
....Firmware Version : 255.255.255
Fault Codes : 0
No Faults found :
XASW : -
Controller Name : XASW
Controller : 0F8200
Serial Number : 1301100194
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/01/11
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 1
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 14/05/06
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 4
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 089E
....Firmware Version : 000.003.000
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 089B
....Firmware Version : 001.002.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 089C
....Firmware Version : 001.004.000
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 089D
....Firmware Version : 001.000.004
Fault Codes : 0
No Faults found :
XDWA : -
Controller Name : XDWA
Controller : 0F8700
Manufacturer : META System
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/01
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 1
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/09/20
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 4
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 0A4C
....Firmware Version : 001.000.000
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0A49
....Firmware Version : 001.000.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0A4A
....Firmware Version : 001.005.000
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 0A4B
....Firmware Version : 001.005.002
Fault Codes : 1
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800029 : Alarm activation
Currently present : NO
Engine warning light (MIL) : NO
Frequency count : 3
Logistic(Healing) count : 0
..Fault Code History :
....Record number : 1
....Odometer : 61785.8 mls
....ABS time : -1
....Record number : 2
....Odometer : 62363.7 mls
....ABS time : -1
XFSA : -
Controller Name : XFSA
Controller : 0F8000
Serial Number : 1300996719
Manufacturer : Loewe Lear
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/01/10
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 2
Program Count Maximum : 1024
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 14/05/06
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 4
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 08B0
....Firmware Version : 002.005.001
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0894
....Firmware Version : 004.000.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0895
....Firmware Version : 006.005.002
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 0896
....Firmware Version : 006.024.008
Fault Codes : 2
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803E87 : Additional headlights 1, open circuit
Currently present : NO
Engine warning light (MIL) : NO
Frequency count : 3
Logistic(Healing) count : 38 <<<<< What's a heling count?
..Fault Code History :
....Record number : 1
....Odometer : 65362.6 mls
....ABS time : 4852461
....Board Voltage : 13.30 V
....KL15 Status : 1
....Record number : 2
....Odometer : 65362.6 mls
....ABS time : 4852877
....Board Voltage : 13.30 V
....KL15 Status : 1
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803E89 : Additional headlights 2, open circuit
Currently present : NO
Engine warning light (MIL) : NO
Frequency count : 3
Logistic(Healing) count : 38
..Fault Code History :
....Record number : 1
....Odometer : 65362.6 mls
....ABS time : 4852461
....Board Voltage : 13.30 V
....KL15 Status : 1
....Record number : 2
....Odometer : 65362.6 mls
....ABS time : 4852877
....Board Voltage : 13.30 V
....KL15 Status : 1
XABS : -
Controller Name : XABS
Controller : 0F8300
Serial Number : 6007400175
Manufacturer : Continental Automotive
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/04
VIN : ZX81751
Program Count : 0
Program Count Maximum : 1000
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/04
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 3
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 08BC
....Firmware Version : 001.000.000
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 08BA
....Firmware Version : 001.001.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 08BB
....Firmware Version : 002.001.000
Fault Codes : 0
No Faults found :
BMSX : -
Controller Name : BMSX
Controller : 0F8B00
Serial Number : 0170035097
Manufacture Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/02
VIN : WB1061100DZX81751
Factory I-Level : K001-14-02-500
Actual I-Level : K001-14-02-500
Odometer : 65534.1 mls
Program Count : 1
Program Count Maximum : 60
Firmware Date (YY/MM/DD) : 13/02/28
Kilometers when programmed : 0.00
Number of FW configurations : 5
..HW Electronics (HWEL) :
....Firmware ID : 08A3
....Firmware Version : 004.000.000
..Bootloader (BTLD) :
....Firmware ID : 0C49
....Firmware Version : 004.000.000
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0CBD
....Firmware Version : 008.000.001
..SW Memory Image (SWFL) :
....Firmware ID : 0D2F
....Firmware Version : 008.010.000
..Coding Data (CAFD) :
....Firmware ID : 08A2
....Firmware Version : 000.003.010
Fault Codes : 0
No Faults found :
