Suggestions for routine maintenance

[gordorad]

I purchased my 99 Valk in September.  It has just over 41,000 miles and I'm wondering what preventive/scheduled maintenance it requires.  I've changed the oil!!  It is running fine.  On my last trip driving easy on two tanks I was averaging 36mpg.....

I'm taking it to a mechanic soon.....So far, what I know needs done:

Air Filter
New Brake/Clutch Fluid...(can the same fluid be used)?
Radiator Flush

I'm going to have him check the final drive....What is that called?

Any other area's that specifically need to be looked at?  serviced? 

Thanks for the tips.....

[olddog1946]

If at all possible I would look at doing the final drive service yourself as well as the fluid changes.
If  don't have a manual you can download one off of Dag's  Valkyrie Norway web site..have to do a search for it. If you don't have a lift or jack you might try to rent or borrow one.
I would add brake pads to your list to at least check.

[gordonv]

+1 Do the work yourself (research first) and be sure it's done right. To many posts about dealer serviced rear drives failing due to not being done right.

As for the manual, buy a paper copy when you can, and for now, here is the link to the PDF.

http://valkyrienorway.com/download.html

[old2soon]

With some of the young  "wrenches" at the dealerships do you REALLY want to trust yer lady to some one who most likely has never seen one?? A lift can be had for about what a dealer charges for an hour of work. It's worth thinkin about. Besides-taking care of the fat girl all by yer lonesome just might give you a warm fuzzy. And with the high hourly rates at the dealers these days-wouldn't you rather have that saved loot for gasoline for yer fat girl?? That extra money = more ridin time. And thats a good thing. RIDE SAFE.

[cookiedough]

I'm no mechanic, but have easily replaced my spark plugs, adjusted idle speed set screw, changed oil both rear gearcase and engine oil, and also the radiator fluid all pretty easy to do.  I probably could do the air filter also, but for how many times you need to change the brake pads (I'm still on OEM pads from factory at 10 years and 23K miles) and clutch and brake fluid and tires and rear drive spline lube, etc., I'll take it to the dealer for those items only requiring changing say once every 10-13K miles when I need new tires.  I just had both tires replaced about 3 years ago and I inspected with mechanic at a local cycle shop (non-honda, independent shop) my brake pads and we both agreed they can go until next tire changing, so for me, should be guessing around 30K miles (another 2-3 years) for finally a new set of brake pads.  I did have him change the air filter and lube splines (also I inspected with him and looked good) and clutch and brake fluid since I was there and all 4 things needed being done for sure.
If you can find a shop whether honda or not who will allow you to go back and inspect your brake pads/air filter/rear drive splines being cleaned and re-lubed, that would be the way I would go since I do not have a cycle lift/jack.