MarinaFazer
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haha, tree-huggin' california advocates biodegradable soap :thumbup:
haha, tree-huggin' california advocates biodegradable soap :thumbup:
...and if you go that route, you should use a cute fuzzy little spotted-owl to dry the bike.
I get the impression you're excited about riding tomorrow
...and if you go that route, you should use a cute fuzzy little spotted-owl to dry the bike.
For my FZ, and really an vehicle, I follow the mfg's service schedule to a Tee. I don't change oil early, on schedule, and I don't skip adjustments > throttle body sync, valve adjustments, etc. I use the factory service manual. Its surprisingly well written and clear!
For dailies I check TP, and lube the chain regularly. I don't adjust if very often. That and keep her clean. Cleaning allows/affords you the time to looks at everything closely and identify problems before they become real headaches. That and I like a squeaky clean bike. :thumbup:
Only thing I do routinely that I don't see mentioned yet is to check the tightness of the bolts.
After I wash my bike, I walk around it with an allen wrench set and check that all of the bolts are tight. Some folks have had fender eliminator, gas tank, and other bolts loosen over time due to vibration.