Did I miss something?

Started by take risks, July 20, 2011, 11:31:01 PM

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take risks

I purchased a horribly maintained '07 695 with 13k.

These items are complete:
Clean/lube chain
      (so nasty it took forever)
Change oil and filter
      (super dark black)
Change brake/clutch fluid
       (I thought the clutch was going, nope the fluid was disgusting)
Change worn brakes
Adjust chain tension
        (Surprisingly it was not that far off)
Threw in a beer tray eliminator

Next:
Spark plugs
K&N Air Filter

Then ????
[beer]
2000 VFR 800 - wrecked
2007 Ducati Monster 695

The Bearded Duc

Since most of the other basics weren't done in a while, I'd check the tires too. I might be safe to assume that they are the OEM tires, if that's the case most recommend new rubber after 4 years.

Hows the wear on the chain/sprockets?

May need new belts too.

Valve clearances?
2001 M750 - Sold
2006 S2R 800 - She's just darling

RAT900

Change the belts on pure principle given the other clues as to how poorly the bike was serviced
This is an insult to the Pez community

Dellikose

Might as well throw in a new fuel filter for peace of mind...
1999 Ducati M900

take risks

oh yeah.
the tires were so bare the rear had metal all the way around.
(ps a monster fits in the back of an element.)

chain/sprockets good check.
gonna skip the valve clearances until it goes into winter hibernation.

fuel filter good call. missed that one.
and belts.

thanks responders.
2000 VFR 800 - wrecked
2007 Ducati Monster 695

Slide Panda

+1 to the belts. I'm sure they need to be done.

Add a does of Sea Foam, BG44k or Techron in the next tank of gas or two sure won't hurt.

Fork oil could probably go for a replace.

Unless you're planning to do something to add fuel - DP ECU, Power Commander etc - do not go to the K&N or similar filter. Filters like that flow more air, consequently you need to adjust the Fuel/Air mix more than the stock ECU can handle. Just installing the filter will cause your bike to run lean, and all the problems that come with it.

-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

take risks

yeah i was going to adjust the mix after the air filter.

sea foam was done on the first tank as well.

okay, never looked into fork oil before. that is another on the to do list.
2000 VFR 800 - wrecked
2007 Ducati Monster 695

Ddan

Unless you open up the exhaust as well, the K+N air filter won't change your fueling enough to worry about.
2000 Monster 900Sie, a few changes
1992 900 SS, currently a pile of parts.  Now running
                    flogged successfully  NHMS  12 customized.  Twice.   T3 too.   Now retired.

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take risks

#8
okay, so the 'Maint' signal came on this afternoon. It came on when I first started the bike and went off shortly after.

What is that all about?
2000 VFR 800 - wrecked
2007 Ducati Monster 695

Buckethead

Pre-programmed reminder at 6,000 miles from the last time it was serviced   the previous owner figured out how to turn that signal off.

It's telling you you need a valve service/new belts, but just based on mileage.

Is this a new development? Or did it do this when you went to buy/pick up the bike?
Quote from: Jester on April 11, 2013, 07:29:35 AM
I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string. 

take risks

brand new development.
rode 3-4 times similar distance/temperature/conditions.
well all the fluids are new this time around.

i was hoping it was an automatic thing.
how do i turn it off?
2000 VFR 800 - wrecked
2007 Ducati Monster 695