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Jul 25, 2013 | 11:30 AM

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baka1969

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Should I be replacing the oil filter as well after the seaform?? I assume so, but I'm use to putting in my car and they you just let it work itself out :P

I can only tell you what I do. I'd replace the filter. For the price of a complete oil change you'll have a little piece of mind. But I might be excessive. Who knows? It certainly can't hurt.

As for using it in the gas tank? I add it to a tank a few times a year. I add Seafoam to keep things in order.

Jul 25, 2013 | 11:50 AM

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For the rust, it is on several spots on the rear spring itself. This is not a picture of my bike, but shows the spring. Looking online shows that whole assembly might be one piece?

You may be able to clean it off with some chrome cleaner, or just grip the spring (get a stronger member of your team if necessary!) and turn it on the shock, so you can't see the rust.

Jul 25, 2013 | 12:14 PM

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derrian

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Agreed. And Filters are not that expensive, so I'll just pick up 2

Jul 25, 2013 | 12:15 PM

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You may be able to clean it off with some chrome cleaner, or just grip the spring (get a stronger member of your team if necessary!) and turn it on the shock, so you can't see the rust.

I will try this

I have lots of cleaner for my Bike.

Okay making a list of all I need from all the advice and will post it in case anyone sees anything wrong. Then I can start buying!

Jul 25, 2013 | 12:21 PM

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derrian

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And my list! Mainly so I remember what all I learned and/or researched. Let me know if anyone sees anything wrong or missing and I'll updated. Thanks a ton for the help!

Online Buying List so far (Amazon)
http://screencast.com/t/xGWM5JjGs

Need to Buy Local
Oil (6 quarts) 20w-50 synthetic Mobil1
Front Tire
Gas
Vacuum lines (If I don't have already)

Todo List:
• Oil Change & Filter change (3 quarts) 20w-50 synthetic Mobil1
• Add Seafoam to the gas tank and oil tank (ride 100 miles and replace oil & filter again)
• Carb rebuild
• Air Filter replacement
• Spark Plug and Spark plug wire replacement
• Lube all Cables (Dry Graphite)
• Lube choke (Dry Graphite)
• Check and/or replace Vacuum hoses
• Check all fasteners are torqued to spec
• Check clutch, primary chain, and belt tension
• Brake Fluid replace/flush (18 oz) - Dot 5
• Replace both tires
• Replace Tranny fluid (32oz) Mobil1 75w-90 gear oil
• Drain and Replace Gas
• Chrome cleaner on Rear springs (rust)

Jul 25, 2013 | 03:44 PM

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Although the list looks long, it's really not that much to do. IMHO the toughest part will be bleeding the brakes after the flush. While you're replacing the brake fluid you'll want to cover up all the painted surfaces as brake fluid isn't very paint friendly.

In all, this list can be knocked out in a day.

Jul 25, 2013 | 04:54 PM

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derrian

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Yeah, that is about what I figured. Time is my biggest enemy cause I just have none. Hence why it is end of July and I'm finally looking at doing it

So hopefully I can carve out a weekend to just get it done, along with a nice wash.

After this I have a few things (non-maintenance) I want
• New floor board/pegs
• Replace the locks on my saddle bags since they are cracking
• New battery cover, since mine no longer latches and love to fall off while riding.

BUT first it must be a happy bike

Thanks everyone again!