New bike: Are bearings greased from factory

Green=Go

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My brother just bought a new CRF 450R. I was under the impression that the factory didn't grease the wheel bearings, swingarm linkages and so on. Can anybody confirm this. Don't want him wearing out stuff prematurely. Thanks
 

Mully

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Better safe than sorry.

All my past bikes, new or used, gets a good service job before riding.

Mully
 

Ol'89r

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There must be a grease shortage in Japan because they don't put a lot of grease in the bearings on new motorcycles. Like Mully said, do your own service and be sure to use a good brand of WATERPROOF grease. :cool:
 
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