Re: Maintenance Alert

[tccox@xxxxxxx]

Forgot another important one.   You want your bike looking its best for the summer so Its a good idea to put several coats of top quality wax on those big ol ugly brake rotors.   Makes em nice and shiny and they really sparkle in the sunlight .......


Disclaimer

(Just kidding  please.     However back in the very early seventies a friend of mine bought a new Honda 740 4.  His first bike with disk brakes. Yep you got it , he waxed the rotors to make em look better.


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Terry Cox
Charlotte, NC
2002 BMW R1150RA, "Bertha II"
> 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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