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« on: July 09, 2021, 01:56:20 PM » |
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Sirs-
I am a recent, new I/S owner. Great specimen, well taken care of from what I gather, less any records.
What points do I need to evaluate before a cross country journey? I plan on checking the vacuum and fuel lines for cracking, testing the battery and alternator-what else absolutely should looked into?
Given it has an alternator, one would think Honda did not put a reg/rec on it as well, as I believe that is redundant. I had considered buying an alterator beforehand to have it overnited in case, but not sure of that wisdom.
I plan on flushing the brake fluid and changing the necessary pads and upgrading the front to a braided line. I also ordered the Cyclops LED kit for the headlight.
FWIW, it has 39k total miles, and appears to be very well kept.
I have ordered all of the filters (gas filter?) and fluids.
What are the shortcomings? Grease the final drive?
TIA!
SE
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2021, 02:05:05 PM » |
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Do a rear end service . Get or have manual. There is a Valk brother nearby. No gas filter. Vacuum lines and fuel
Desmog is reccomend. Ask for help if unsure.
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2021, 02:06:32 PM » |
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Check tire dates
May look good , but could be dry rotted.
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2021, 02:08:50 PM » |
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You definitely want to grease the rear gears and pinion. Most importantly is the proper procedure for reinstalling it. At 39k I wouldn’t worry so much about the alternator. You could take it out and put in new brushes though. New vacuum caps, lines, and fuel lines can’t hurt. Just depends on how much you want to do. Has it got the OEM tire valve stems. If so, I’d replace them with metal stems.
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2021, 02:55:03 PM » |
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Thanks!
Gotta git on it!
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2021, 11:59:38 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2021, 08:48:00 PM » |
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Congrats on the new bike...you will never regret it. Run some fuel treatment with fill-ups. I use Techron , others prefer Seafoam or the like. Helps keep carbs clean.2nd the motion on metal valve stems because when I first got my 97 Standard , I learned the hard way that the rubber ones can (and will) blow.Thumbs up on the Cyclops , I have one and everyone sees me coming !!Get a Clymers manual , it's yer Bible.2 things I have done that you should definitely consider De-smog (Shiny /RedEye) and Danmarc fuel shut-off solenoid AFC11112 with a Pingel valve 1311CF (hydrolock security). In lieu of replacing fork seals , get a Seal Doctor and clean them .Speed Bleeders are a blessing when replacing hydraulic fluids.Whole nuther debate on here but I use Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 full synthetic....just my 2cents worth ...Ride Happy-Ride safe.
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2021, 08:00:59 PM » |
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Change anti-freeze with proper aluminum block additive. Timing belts because of its age. Shifter seal just a few bucks.
If you pull the tank out to do the air filter check that the peacock is not letting fuel through it WITH OUT vacuum applied.
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