Nearly time to get the bike out
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Nearly time to get the bike out
The weather is getting to be a bit decent up here in Canada. Still snow all over but the roads are clearing up and shouldn't be too bad. I've put the bike through a rough winter leaving it outside and I'm about to start getting it back in riding shape.
I plan on changing all the oil (motor, primary, transmission) and the spark plugs. I've also got a new battery coming in. What else should I look at?
The brake fluid was changed 5-6 months ago, should I think about doing that, too? How about the pads, assuming usual wear, would the weather have done any damage that I should be concerned about?
I plan on changing all the oil (motor, primary, transmission) and the spark plugs. I've also got a new battery coming in. What else should I look at?
The brake fluid was changed 5-6 months ago, should I think about doing that, too? How about the pads, assuming usual wear, would the weather have done any damage that I should be concerned about?
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X04D; fluids should've been changed when you stowed bike for winter months. Leaving old oils in engine for long idle periods & during cold weather can cause problems. Best to winterize at end of riding season next year.
As far as this year, get the fluids swapped ASAP & if you didn't stabilize the fuel - recommend you drain tank & purge fuel system. Get new fuel in bike w/fresh battery & make sure you look over all the essentials (tires, air pressure, cables, lights, etc.) to ensure all are in good working condition. After that - wait for good weather & ride.
As far as this year, get the fluids swapped ASAP & if you didn't stabilize the fuel - recommend you drain tank & purge fuel system. Get new fuel in bike w/fresh battery & make sure you look over all the essentials (tires, air pressure, cables, lights, etc.) to ensure all are in good working condition. After that - wait for good weather & ride.
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X04D; fluids should've been changed when you stowed bike for winter months. Leaving old oils in engine for long idle periods & during cold weather can cause problems. Best to winterize at end of riding season next year.
As far as this year, get the fluids swapped ASAP & if you didn't stabilize the fuel - recommend you drain tank & purge fuel system. Get new fuel in bike w/fresh battery & make sure you look over all the essentials (tires, air pressure, cables, lights, etc.) to ensure all are in good working condition. After that - wait for good weather & ride.
As far as this year, get the fluids swapped ASAP & if you didn't stabilize the fuel - recommend you drain tank & purge fuel system. Get new fuel in bike w/fresh battery & make sure you look over all the essentials (tires, air pressure, cables, lights, etc.) to ensure all are in good working condition. After that - wait for good weather & ride.
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