[Buck]

 Hi Gang,
I have a dilemma that I need some opinions on.
Have a new 800XC that is approaching 20hrs. The dealer I bought from (10 mins away from me), just got the CFM Franchise. I called them to book an appointment and they remarked that this will be the first CFM they will work on. For the oil and fluid changes, I am not worried as that is very standard stuff. However, they need to check valve clearances. Not sure how comfortable I am with a dealer who has never done this before on a CFM bike. My other alternative is a dealer 1hr away from me, but they have had the CFM franchise for 3+ years, and are well acquainted with the machines.

Do I play it safe and travel for 1hr, or take a leap of faith and give it to the new dealer?
 I have trust issues - so this decision is not an easy one for me

[NMKawierider]

It is unlikely they will even check them on this first service...don't get me wrong..they should be. And you should know how just to save some money on this. However checking and setting CFM valve lash is no different then any other with lash adjustments on the rockers so...If they do Kawasaki, Yamaha or any other with this type..don't worry, only someone that has NEVER set valves could screw it up.

[Buck]

It is unlikely they will even check them on this first service...don't get me wrong..they should be. And you should know how just to save some money on this. However checking and setting CFM valve lash is no different then any other with lash adjustments on the rockers so...If they do Kawasaki, Yamaha or any other with this type..don't worry, only someone that has NEVER set valves could screw it up.

I have done valve lash settings before on my old bike. On this one, because it’s under warranty, I have no choice but to have the dealer do it. At least that is the case in Canada, I think the rules are more liberal in the USA in this regard.