50K Miantenace

[greggh]

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

[sandy]

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.

[Ricky-D]

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]

Antifreeze change.

[R J]

Ya got an Owner's Manuel under your seat?

If so, look it up in there.

That way ya won't miss nuttin.

[Robert]

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.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Might be time to pull the alt. and blow the dust out and check  or replace the brushes.

[greggh]

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

[R J]

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.

[greggh]

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