18-04-13, 07:37 AM
Hello Elbrownos,
I became the owner of an identical bike last week-same colour, standard spec, & with some minor corrosion on fork legs etc.
Because there was no service history I am working through the list of tasks -see Haynes manual-started with oil & filter, coolant drain,flush &refill, brake fluid.
Mine has the original rubber brake hoses which I shall replace with braided lines-have already taken off front brake calipers for clean & inspection of pads. You have a low miles bike so wont need to do valve check unlike mine which has done 34000 miles.
None of these jobs are difficult & if you do a few each weekend you will soon get to know your bike & more importantly know things have been done.
Invest in a torque wrench as its vital to prevent over/undertightening fasteners. You wouldn't believe the crud I discovered behind the front sprocket cover while I was checking to see if the nut was the original or modified-its orig so will be ordering kit from dealer!
Am pleased with mine as its a "softer" more forgiving machine than my thou "Big Red" ! :lol
I became the owner of an identical bike last week-same colour, standard spec, & with some minor corrosion on fork legs etc.
Because there was no service history I am working through the list of tasks -see Haynes manual-started with oil & filter, coolant drain,flush &refill, brake fluid.
Mine has the original rubber brake hoses which I shall replace with braided lines-have already taken off front brake calipers for clean & inspection of pads. You have a low miles bike so wont need to do valve check unlike mine which has done 34000 miles.
None of these jobs are difficult & if you do a few each weekend you will soon get to know your bike & more importantly know things have been done.
Invest in a torque wrench as its vital to prevent over/undertightening fasteners. You wouldn't believe the crud I discovered behind the front sprocket cover while I was checking to see if the nut was the original or modified-its orig so will be ordering kit from dealer!
Am pleased with mine as its a "softer" more forgiving machine than my thou "Big Red" ! :lol