I just bought a 2004 Honda Rebel 250...?

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I've put about 1000 miles on it, and I'm still waiting for the manuals from the dealership. In the meantime, I want to take it in for an oil change and some routine maintenance. Besides changing the oil, cleaning and tightening the chain, and checking/replacing the air filter if needed, what should I have them check out?
I'm a new rider, and just want a check-up since it's a used bike. I don't want the dealership to sell me everything but the kitchen sink.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, should have included the actual mileage on the bike. I bought it at just over 10,000, and have put a little over 1,000 on it myself.
I'm not sure when the oil was last changed. They weren't very specific as to what maintenance they performed after the previous owner traded it in, and there were no maintenance records. Now that I have a feel for the bike I want to start with a clean slate and get some maintenance records going.
And thanks, I don't look at all like Farah, but I appreciate your vivid imagination. :)
 
When you bring the bike in, tell them you want a "Full Service Tune Up".
They will change the oil and filter, check over the entire bike and do routine maintenance.
The only items they will replace without your consent is oil & filter, spark plugs and air cleaner - it won't need an air cleaner at this time.
If any additional parts are required, they will call to inform you and get your OK for the work.

Edit -
Shops perform oil & filter changes and all routine maintence on every used bike they sell.
Begin your record keeping from the mileage on the bike when you bought it.
 
What nobody else has mentioned is to have the valves checked. It may cost you an extra $100 but worth it if your valves are tight, or excessively loose.

Along with that... Get the chain/sprockets inspected for wear, have the chain lubed (if not replaced). Oil and filter. Air filter. Have the plugs pulled and inspected for proper carb tuning. Have clutch and throttle cables adjusted. Wheel bearings inspected.
 
maybe the brakes and wheel bearings depending on the overall mileage. If your around 20k on overall milage get the wheel bearings replaced, if not you theyre probably alright. Im not sure if you have disk brakes Id imagine on a 04 if so you can look at them and probably tell if something doesnt look right. Like grooves or scratches in the disks themselves.....
Maybe have them throw a inline fuel filter on might save you allot of grief down the road... All I can think of at the moment. Be safe.
 
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