hi all,
I was wondering what everyone thought about doing to their bikes when it comes to winter. It hasn't been something that I have worried about before as the last two bikes I've had I have ridden through winters no worries, but I'm seriously thinking that seeing as my Vee is the first 1000 I have owned and the first twin also and the fact I haven't had it all that long, that I should probably give it some tender loving care for a while. so heres my idea....
the bikes a 2002 DL1000 by the way , with 35,000 almost
when it comes to this bike I want to do a bit so this is what I'm going to do:
Oil change
Oil Filter
Spark plug
Chain and Sprockets
Rear brakes
Front brakes
front and rear wheel bearings
treat and paint any and all rust spots
wire in my front spots
fit my custom made off road footpeg inserts, (yet to make)
general clean and gunk up.
I think that is all I have on my list so far, but what if anything am I missing for the idea, I know I could keep the bike going all through the winter and do these jobs bit by bit as I go but I'm thinking I will treat the old girl to a bit of pampering and as its a fairly new bike to me I can get to know her a little more intimately.
I would love to do a carb sync, throttle body sync and tps check but I'm not sure if this is something I can do without getting in a pickle so any downloadables would be appreciated. just bought a adjuster long reach screwdriver for the job as someone suggested on here and I also got a twin carb syncing tool thing. I was also looking into possibly doing the valve checks and shims but I feel this may be also a little out of my league unless others think differently.
I am really looking forward to the job of getting her naked and making her as close to new again as is possible after 11 years.
basically what I'm asking is what do you think I should do extra, and if you do suggest something could you let me have the details of what I will need I.e. gaskets and the like as I don't get paid much and will need to start buying it all now.
as always your knowledge exceeds mine so any and all suggestions will be listened to intently.
thanks in advance.