time for a winter time tune up

Started by Hartless, November 21, 2010, 03:53:52 AM

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Hartless

so the roads are now starting to freeze over here in portland , oregon , which means im not riding anymore ( rains ok , just cant do ice ) so now is the time to start with the tune ups. there are a couple obvious things i need to do being get a new tank/ repair the shit one i have, and replace all bearings and such. but heres a list....

*new tank
*replace head bearings and wheel bearings ( still havnt done since wreck )
*clean carbs
*replace/repair carb boots
*new fuel/ vacum lines
*new fuel filter
*new engine oil/filter
*replace case cover gaskets ( tiger made me some good ones, have liquid gasket on now )
* new gear oil
*new brake brace bolt
*new rear brakes
*check valve clearances
*new exhaust ( might sell/trade macs if anyone is interested , scratched on right side )
*fairing???? ( if i can find one )
*saddlebags and hard trunk
*new side plastic for left side
* re finish emblems
* and finally paint
*oh and check electronics
*double oh , forgot tiger just sent me starter clutch bolts i need to replace!!!!

anything else im missing?
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Raj1988

Send me pics of the macs.. maybe we can work somethin  out  ::)
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Lucky

Quote*new brake brace bolt
*sigh*  should have been done first...
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Hartless

yes lucky..... i have definitely been pushing my luck....raj, ill take pics tonight
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Raj1988

thanks for the pics, those don't look like macs/// they look like the original mufflers were hacked and the nue end pipes were welded on :)
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Hartless

yea i was wondering about that , they are actually not welded on , they are clamped and pinned...... the whole exhaust comes apart in like 6 pieces .so really i just have the mac canisters haha. either way , im going to put new canisters on , maybe yoshimura or something
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