riding 2 up through five continents
As of February 2018 the bike has done 90,000 kms. In addition to oil and filter changes and tires, the following maintenance has been done since the return to Canada in June 2015 at 57,800 kms;
61,100 kms
replaced chain and sprockets (16-42).
67,800 kms
replaced fork fluid.
replaced brake and clutch fluid.
79,900 kms
changed fuel filter.
cleaned air filter
82,700 kms
replaced rear brake discs and pads.
replaced battery OEM.
88,300 kms
performed 90,000 kms service including
upgraded air filter box installed at no cost and cleaned filter
replaced spark plugs.
tested fuel pressure – on spec.
89,000 kms
replaced front brake discs and pads.
replaced chain and sprockets (16-42).
replaced swing arm chain slider.
checked clutch plates. Steel plates 10% worn, bonded plates 30% worn. Replaced inner steel plate due to slight groove from Belleville washer.
replaced water pump impeller, seals and circlip and renewed antifreeze (Motorex M 3.0).
checked rear wheel bearings and seals – ok (will carry spares).
replaced front wheel bearings, spacers, seals and circlip.
replaced brake and clutch fluid.
installed larger rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
installed fuel tank filler neck filter.
replaced front fork fluid.
replaced fork gaiters.
installed Barkbusters
Thanks Lindsay Looks like all regular maintenance. Remembering back to my first British bikes you would have been on your 3rd major overhaul by now. Is the hip ready to go on the second leg of your circumnavigation? Cheers Glenn
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You’re right on that one. Yes, two new hips and ready to go.
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