Hello everyone! I really enjoy looking at this site, tons of information!
I recently acquired a 1999 Interstate that has more miles than any other bike I've ever owned. It currently has about 84,000 miles on it or so. The previous owner only owned it for about a year so I have very limited info on its history. Runs, shifts, and drives fine.
Only known issue is the front forks are leaking and the choke is really stiff. Since there will be snow on the ground for a while I dropped it off at a reputable service shop to have them perform the following maintenance:
Service shop:
Progressive front springs, oil, and seals
Fix choke cable/lever
Replace timing belts (don't know if they've ever been replaced)
When I get it back, I plan on:
Replace rear shocks (have new Progressive 444's ready to go new in the box)
Replace front/rear wheel bearings
Replace brake pads
Replace tires front/rear (planning on Avon Cobra from info I've read on this board)
What else do I need to do maintenance wise at this mileage? I changed the oil immediately to full synthetic and will change the coolant when back from the shop.
Thank you in advance. I'll get a better picture when it warms up outside!
Shane
If you're comfortable with pulling wheels, doing tires, brakes and bearings then you are capable of doing the fork seals and timing belts yourself. Recognize that doing fork seals means pulling the front brakes and doing timing belts is easier if you drain the antifreeze so you're doing things twice by your plan.
While front wheel is off, lube the speedometer cable.
After new timing belts are in, check valve clearance and throw in new spark plugs.
Doing rear tire means rearend service as described above. Follow directions in the tech area all the way to pulling the driveshaft.
Not mentioned yet is the air filter. Often ignored but not real hard. Since you'll need to pull the tank for the filter, maybe a rebuild of the fuel petcock or upgrade - many threads on this subject. Inspect the gas and vacuum hoses.
