14-02-14, 07:30 PM
I thought I would update y'all as to my progress. I have been toiling away in my garage for a while now and the Ace is lookin... Ace (sorry). I have done quite a bit to her, but still have a while to go.
Here is the list I made of jobs done (red) and need doing (black) -
[table][tr] [td] HPI
V5
MoT
Spare key
Sprocket cover
Engine flush treatment
Oil & Oil filter change (new sump washer)
Brake fluid change
Clutch fluid change
Anti-freeze/coolant change
Check/service air filter
Check/replace spark plugs
Carburettor fuel cleaner treatment
All new stainless steel fasteners
Repaint radiator
Strip/polish all fairings
Clean naked bike and treat with WD40
Clean swing arm/check bearings
Clean brake callipers/brake lines
Clean wheels (pro wheel kit)
[/td] [td] Check all bulbs (including dash)
Check wheel bearings
Clean/polish exhaust
Polish front forks
Adjust throttle cable position
Adjust clutch cable position
Adjust chain
Reset suspension settings to factory settings
Check tyre pressure
Check torque settings on all major fasteners
Copper slip every bolt hole
Adjust and balance carburettors
Check idle speed
Full valet
Take her for a big, big run J
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And a couple of pictures to satisfy your curiosity
Here is the list I made of jobs done (red) and need doing (black) -
[table][tr] [td] HPI
V5
MoT
Spare key
Sprocket cover
Engine flush treatment
Oil & Oil filter change (new sump washer)
Brake fluid change
Clutch fluid change
Anti-freeze/coolant change
Check/service air filter
Check/replace spark plugs
Carburettor fuel cleaner treatment
All new stainless steel fasteners
Repaint radiator
Strip/polish all fairings
Clean naked bike and treat with WD40
Clean swing arm/check bearings
Clean brake callipers/brake lines
Clean wheels (pro wheel kit)
[/td] [td] Check all bulbs (including dash)
Check wheel bearings
Clean/polish exhaust
Polish front forks
Adjust throttle cable position
Adjust clutch cable position
Adjust chain
Reset suspension settings to factory settings
Check tyre pressure
Check torque settings on all major fasteners
Copper slip every bolt hole
Adjust and balance carburettors
Check idle speed
Full valet
Take her for a big, big run J
[/td] [/tr][/table]
And a couple of pictures to satisfy your curiosity
Not quite sure what to do with my early mid-life crisis. Ideas on a post card to P.O.BOX 150...