Re: Maintenance Alert

["Keith Hull" <keith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is April 1, already?       Good list!

Keith Hull
Alaska Motorcycle Adventures
BMW Rentals and Edelweiss Guided Tours
www.RentAlaska.com
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Hadden" <kbhadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "BMW BMW Oilhead List" <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 3:48 PM
Subject: Maintenance Alert


> Most of us in the snow belt are getting bikes ready for the upcoming 
> riding season.  I have nearly completed my spline lube job, which also 
> included greasing up the starter motor and replacing the speedo cable.  
> But there are several other items that many bikers skip due to lack of 
> knowledge.  Here are a couple that come to mind:
> 
> 1 - Don't forget to change to summer air in your tires.
> 2 - Also, the battery needs new water each year.  Pour the old out and 
> flush with the hose before adding a new charge of water.
> 3 - To get the motor ready for the demands of summer, be sure to run 
> the engine for 30 seconds each week for the month before you put her on 
> the road.
> 4 - Use a pressure washer to get all the dust out of the wheel bearings.
> 5 - Same for the throttle cables and clutch cable.  Get the hose right 
> up close to the cable.  Remember, dust is our enemy.
> 6 - The inside of the cat converter and muffler need special attention 
> from the concerned biker.  I use acetone to get all the grease residue 
> out of the cat before the first start up of the season.
> 7 - WD40 is our friend.  I use it on the seat to protect the vinyl from 
> the damaging summer sun.  It also works well to keep your riding boots 
> water proof.
> 8 - Use chain lube in the pressure can to lubricate the pivots on the 
> rear view mirrors.  Works great.
> 9 - We are supposed to change the brake fluid every year.  I get extra 
> mileage out of mine by mixing the old brake fluid with the transmission 
> oil.  Makes for easier shifts under load.
> 10 - When putting in new brake fluid, be sure to shake the can fully 
> before pouring into the master cylinder.
> 
> That's it for today
> 
> Bob Hadden '98RS

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