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Getting her ready for the Spring

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:33 pm
by Wabby
Anybody any suggestions on what I should be doing to get her ready for the spring (Hasn't been ridden since early November)

Started her the other day and she struck up first time :)

So far on my list, I have:

New set of Tyres (Thinking Michelin Pilot Power 2CT - Any other suggestions other than diablos? - And 60 front or 70?)
Oil Change
Oil Filter Change
Chain clean-relube and replace if required
Sprocket clean and replace if required
New pads for the front break (rears are ok - and never get used anyhow)
Lube throttle cable
Check bulbs/hangers/paintwork etc

Any other things I should be checking really?

Going to use her alot more this year, so want to make sure I cover all bases before breaking her in ;)

Cheers

Re: Getting her ready for the Spring

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:39 pm
by CaNsA
That list is spott on matey

Tyres - BT090 and defo a 60 on the front

Give the bike a clean + polish
Home Bargains have some Swarfega high gloss wax and polish 500ml @ £1
They retail at £5.98

Re: Getting her ready for the Spring

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:10 pm
by zimm
what he said ..


plus;

strip, clean and rebuild the rear caliper anyway ... if the pins corrode into the caliper body there'll be lots of swearing and irritation when you cant remove the knackered brake pads in 6 months time.

Re: Getting her ready for the Spring

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:26 pm
by CaNsA
Good thinking zimm :D

Be he also forgot to kill a hooker and leave her in a shallow grave

Re: Getting her ready for the Spring

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:31 pm
by zimm
damn i knew i missed something !

Re: Getting her ready for the Spring

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:45 pm
by CaNsA
and to top up the screen wash