borgy95 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I don't intend to be that guy who has everything go wrong! Esp on my first one... the only thing that will be stopping me riding on saturday is booze abuse. So i've started doing some checks to make sure the fundamentals are covered. You guys mind chiming in where i've missed things worth giving a once over.Fluids: Engine Oil, Coolant, Braking fluid Drive chain: clean chain/sprockets/ relubeTires: air/threadElectrics: check major connections, spot of wd40.Brakes: are they working or not - got to work ok this morning so im assuming they do Generally the bike is super reliable, but thought it worth asking incase there are a couple of bits i haven't considered, given a few hundred miles will be covered over the w/e. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Don't leave it too late mate, Don't wanna create any problems like leaking sump plugs or spongy brakes the day before. Ideally have it all sorted tonight or tomorrow night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 If its normally reliable leave it alone my prep is usually kick tyres pack leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I don't intend to be that guy who has everything go wrong! Esp on my first one... the only thing that will be stopping me riding on saturday is booze abuse. So i've started doing some checks to make sure the fundamentals are covered. You guys mind chiming in where i've missed things worth giving a once over.Fluids: Engine Oil, Coolant, Braking fluid Drive chain: clean chain/sprockets/ relubeTires: air/threadElectrics: check major connections, spot of wd40.Brakes: are they working or not - got to work ok this morning so im assuming they do Generally the bike is super reliable, but thought it worth asking incase there are a couple of bits i haven't considered, given a few hundred miles will be covered over the w/e.be better off checking the tread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgy95 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I don't intend to be that guy who has everything go wrong! Esp on my first one... the only thing that will be stopping me riding on saturday is booze abuse. So i've started doing some checks to make sure the fundamentals are covered. You guys mind chiming in where i've missed things worth giving a once over.Fluids: Engine Oil, Coolant, Braking fluid Drive chain: clean chain/sprockets/ relubeTires: air/threadElectrics: check major connections, spot of wd40.Brakes: are they working or not - got to work ok this morning so im assuming they do Generally the bike is super reliable, but thought it worth asking incase there are a couple of bits i haven't considered, given a few hundred miles will be covered over the w/e.be better off checking the tread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Don't forget to stick some petrol in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Make sure your Battery has had a good charge (not so much for you as you ride daily, but for people that haven't used the bike much lately) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 to be honest mate it not be any worse than my old bike (all those who know betty will be laughing now) and some of us have had problems, seem to remember Donnie having his bike in bits at one point last year. if there is always a way to take the piss, we will find it but as always there is no harm intended from us all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Brasco Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Was gonna do an oil change but can't be bothered with taking all the fairing off,as tango said I might do the sensible thing and ''leave it alone''. tire pressure check and chain lube,that'll do..........don't forget to fill it up with petroleum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgy95 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Cool, guess i'll do as little as possible... thanks to the road leading to Mr Ohjayshouse yesterday Im gonna have to give my bike a massive wash down. It's caked in mud and looking very sad! gonna be a great way to start my friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrydh3 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Was gonna do an oil change but can't be bothered with taking all the fairing off,as tango said I might do the sensible thing and ''leave it alone''. tire pressure check and chain lube,that'll do..........don't forget to fill it up with petroleum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I might give the bike its yearly wash before the mammoth journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 You going home for your breakfast, lunch & dinner this year Boothy??? Not to mention the multiple clothing changes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 You going home for your breakfast, lunch & dinner this year Boothy??? Not to mention the multiple clothing changes!! Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Well i'm prepered drunk and happy toight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Brasco Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Well i'm prepered drunk and happy toight Gotta be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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