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[Devinci40]

Just bought a 98 tourer, great condition 40k miles. I’ve never owned a bike this old so is there anything I should be doing or be on the lookout for. Any advise would be appreciated

[old2soon]

Just bought a 98 tourer, great condition 40k miles. I’ve never owned a bike this old so is there anything I should be doing or be on the lookout for. Any advise would be appreciated

          RIDE it like ya stole it!  Go to the tech board-1500-and start readin! Many of us have 100000 200000 300000 400000 miles and more. One of our members-DDT-if he ain't there yet flirtin with 700000 miles. Simple maint and being aware of some rare symptoms. Again READ the tech board 1500. And B T W-welcome from Southern Missouri. RIDE SAFE.

[Rams]

Just bought a 98 tourer, great condition 40k miles. I’ve never owned a bike this old so is there anything I should be doing or be on the lookout for. Any advise would be appreciated

          RIDE it like ya stole it!   Go to the tech board-1500-and start readin! Many of us have 100000 200000 300000 400000 miles and more. One of our members-DDT-if he ain't there yet flirtin with 700000 miles. Simple maint and being aware of some rare symptoms. Again READ the tech board 1500. And B T W-welcome from Southern Missouri. RIDE SAFE.

What he said.   Do the 10K mile drive train maintence, ride it often and keep the rubber in good shape.
Tain't nuth'n like that horizonital flat six.
BTW, where are you located?   Our annual meet up this year is in Billings, MT in June.   It's a good time even with Admin involved. 

Rams

[Devinci40]

I’m in Columbus Ohio,

[old2soon]

I’m in Columbus Ohio,

        Lot of us have our location with the avatar. ONLY oil WITHOUT friction modifiers. These machines have a wet clutch. Engine transmission and clutch All from the same oil pan. D/S car tire-cost less last longer. Like I mentioned before-1500 Tech Board IS yer FRIEND!  RIDE SAFE.

[Rams]

I’m in Columbus Ohio,

Perfect, we have several folks from OH that will be attending InZane in Billings, MT.   Hope you're able to make it.   Nothing like looking over your breakfast in the morning and seeing a few hundred Valks sitting in the parking lot being readied for a ride to unknown destinations.

While I'm on the topic of unknow destinations.   Will take this opportunity to invite you to come to Mississippi Spring Fling April 1-3.   We don't care what you ride or how you get here, just need to plan on a good time.   Hope you can make it also.

Rams