Just a thought.
- mattjmartin
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Just a thought.
We need to get a maintenance day scheduled in the near future to get bikes in check before the weather starts getting worse! I wasn't a member last time around, but this seems like a great idea!
- Matt
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I don't really have a Garage, I do have a 10 x 10 drive-up Public Storage unit. We could have it there, if you don't mind working on your bike in a parking lot. Shade in the late afternoon and I'm buddies with the office guy for restroom access until 5:00 on Saturdays.
There is a lot of things I want to do to my bike
~ Rear Bearings & Pads.
~ Flush front brake fluid.
~ Chain & Sprockets.
~ I should replace the fork oil/seals.
I've got 35k on the original aforementioned stuff, except chain and pads.
I found my bike takes a set of 3 bearings for the rear, and they are $7 each, so for less than $25, I think it would be a smart thing to do. I could probably just inspect / repack the existing bearings but she's starting to make weird noises - could be my worn out chain/sprockets, but why not be safe, right?
To prioritize, Rear Bearings, rear pads. Next would be front fork oil/seals, front Brake Fluid, front bearings.
Have you ever replaced fork oil and seals? I'd want to talk to you about that. I've never done that sort of maintenance on a bike before.
There is a lot of things I want to do to my bike
~ Rear Bearings & Pads.
~ Flush front brake fluid.
~ Chain & Sprockets.
~ I should replace the fork oil/seals.
I've got 35k on the original aforementioned stuff, except chain and pads.
I found my bike takes a set of 3 bearings for the rear, and they are $7 each, so for less than $25, I think it would be a smart thing to do. I could probably just inspect / repack the existing bearings but she's starting to make weird noises - could be my worn out chain/sprockets, but why not be safe, right?
To prioritize, Rear Bearings, rear pads. Next would be front fork oil/seals, front Brake Fluid, front bearings.
Have you ever replaced fork oil and seals? I'd want to talk to you about that. I've never done that sort of maintenance on a bike before.
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- mattjmartin
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For bearings, I would replace them. I was amazed at how much better the track bike felt with a set from all balls. I have some MISC pullers/bolts and washers that should do the trick. Pads are easy and so is fluid. I've done several sets of GSXR forks before but I have never replaced seals on your bike. Be sure you go with OEM on those though and get seals, wipers AND bushings.KC817 wrote:I don't really have a Garage, I do have a 10 x 10 drive-up Public Storage unit. We could have it there, if you don't mind working on your bike in a parking lot. Shade in the late afternoon and I'm buddies with the office guy for restroom access until 5:00 on Saturdays.
There is a lot of things I want to do to my bike
~ Rear Bearings & Pads.
~ Flush front brake fluid.
~ Chain & Sprockets.
~ I should replace the fork oil/seals.
I've got 35k on the original aforementioned stuff, except chain and pads.
I found my bike takes a set of 3 bearings for the rear, and they are $7 each, so for less than $25, I think it would be a smart thing to do. I could probably just inspect / repack the existing bearings but she's starting to make weird noises - could be my worn out chain/sprockets, but why not be safe, right?
To prioritize, Rear Bearings, rear pads. Next would be front fork oil/seals, front Brake Fluid, front bearings.
Have you ever replaced fork oil and seals? I'd want to talk to you about that. I've never done that sort of maintenance on a bike before.
FWIW: I have a huge EX-Up I just purchased for track days that I could bring. I'll probably cage it anyway because I can do my maintenance myself and I am going to bring tools and such.
I also have a tire changer and balancer if anyone needs some tires changed on the cheap!
- Matt
- 2004 FZ6
"If you aren't living on the edge, you're taking up too much space."
- 2004 FZ6
"If you aren't living on the edge, you're taking up too much space."
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