Tank coming off..What else could I do?

[Aberdeen lad]

Hello folks. I’ve ordered a new air filter for my 2016 650 v-strom xt, so tank is coming off I’ll admit am a little bit daunted by the task. Anyway what else can I take care off if the tank is coming off, I thought I could perhaps drain and renew coolant and I believe there is 2 spark plugs at the back I could inspect or change out anything else?
Thanks in advance
Chris

[Rixington43]

A good clean and re-lube of all the throttle linkages is a good idea whenever the tank is off.

[Ian T]

Given my recent troubles I second and third that. You don’t want em seizing up.

Cheers

Ian

[The Doctor 46]

A good clean up of any electrics that are now accessible.

[UK_Vstrom650]

And add some old bicycle inner tube over the electrical connectors above the radiator to help keep the water out.

[purplebikeunicorn]

Inspect the bottom of the tank flanges for rust. I touched some of mine up with Hammerite after a quick application of the rust converting stuff.

Also check your airbox is seated properly before you button everything back up, and that the TB's are actually perched into the rubbers.