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« on: October 01, 2009, 09:26:15 AM » |
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I have rolled over 50K and was wondering what maintenance should be taken care of this winter getting it ready for the next season.
1998 Fastblack Standard.
TIA
Gregg
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sandy
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2009, 09:30:48 AM » |
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Air Filter; Vacuum lines; Flush hydraulics; Change drive unit fluid. Spark plugs; Check rear wheel spline lube and U joint/drive shaft greases. This is assuming none of this has been done recently.
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2009, 09:40:58 AM » |
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Whoa!!
Put some stabilizer in the gas tank and run it through the fuel system.
If it's time for an oil change do that also.
Put a minder on the battery.
Not rocket science here.
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Jay
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2009, 03:08:38 PM » |
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Antifreeze change.
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R J
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2009, 04:16:30 PM » |
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Ya got an Owner's Manuel under your seat?
If so, look it up in there.
That way ya won't miss nuttin.
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Robert
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2009, 05:14:53 PM » |
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I agree with Ricky about the stabilizer but I would also put a little 2 cycle oil in the gas. Not only does it lubricate and ever so slighly fogs the engine but it also has a little fuel conditioner mixed in. If you are not going to ride till spring you can also fog the engine.
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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2009, 05:32:23 PM » |
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Might be time to pull the alt. and blow the dust out and check or replace the brushes.
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greggh
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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2009, 07:29:25 AM » |
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Been doing the basic lubing most all items, have changed the fluids within the last year,
Will need new rotors and pads front and back.
The Alternator has been overlooked though, good idea.
Seafoam is used mostly instead of a stablizer - It usually does not sit for more than 2 or 3 weeks during the winter. I like the cold weather riding.
Will be looking into the Ujoints and the drive shaft and all of the rear end components.
Would like to put a set of Progressives in the forks.
No Owners manuall.
Just wanted to check and get some feedback.
Thanks to all
Gregg
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R J
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2009, 12:23:20 PM » |
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High as my manual goes is 24K, footnote says higher mileage, repeat at the frequency established here.
1 Fuel line Inspect
2 Throttle operation Inspect
3. Choke Inspect
4 Air Cleaner Replace
5 Crankcase Breather Check
6 Spark Plug Replace
7 Valve Clearance Inspect
8 Engine oil Replace
9 Oil Filter Replace
10 Carb Synch Inspect
11 Idle Speed Inspect
12 Coolant Replace
13 Final Drive oil Replace
14 Brake Fluid Replace
15 Brake Pad wear Inspect
16 Brake system Inspect
17 Brake light switch Inspect
18 Clutch system Inspect
19 Clutch fluid Replace
20 Si de Stand Inspect
21 Suspension Inspect
22 Nuts, bolts, fasteners Inspect
23 Wheels/tires Inspect
24 Steering head bearings Inspect.
Out of my service manual.
I left some of the BS out........
Take care Greg. When ya comin over for a ride? Have to be next year now as our group cancelled tomorrows ride.
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greggh
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2009, 04:15:38 PM » |
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Hi RJ
Been awhile!
Thanks for the Great list.
I have benn your way about 3 times this year with diffferent sites in view, mostly just paasing through.
We do need to get together for a ride. If any of this crappy weather breaks.
Bike is running real good just need to get the ole girl up to snuff.
Take care RJ
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