10-08-2005, 09:29pm
Hi Pan.
I had a look at your shift linkage the last coffee night, there's nothing wrong with it externally. If you have stiff shifting the first thing will be to try an oil change. Maybe an oil additive as well. Ray will probably scream militec, it's up to you. You may want to try a full synthetic oil in the beast. Also, go for a loooooooooooong ride. A lot of your commuting wont be helping it.
As far as greasing of linkages are concerned, usually every 3 years I pull everything out and grease it, that's rear shock linkages, swingarm, steeering head bearings etc. Every 6 months I do the pivots, which are things like gear shift linkage, pegs, brake handles, mirror flex joint etc Wheel bearings are sealed, by the time they need greasing, you need a new set.
See you on the 17th. I will proabably take you up on that offer of the mirror. I will need something until I get the bike all repaired.
Regards
Graham
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I had a look at your shift linkage the last coffee night, there's nothing wrong with it externally. If you have stiff shifting the first thing will be to try an oil change. Maybe an oil additive as well. Ray will probably scream militec, it's up to you. You may want to try a full synthetic oil in the beast. Also, go for a loooooooooooong ride. A lot of your commuting wont be helping it.
As far as greasing of linkages are concerned, usually every 3 years I pull everything out and grease it, that's rear shock linkages, swingarm, steeering head bearings etc. Every 6 months I do the pivots, which are things like gear shift linkage, pegs, brake handles, mirror flex joint etc Wheel bearings are sealed, by the time they need greasing, you need a new set.
See you on the 17th. I will proabably take you up on that offer of the mirror. I will need something until I get the bike all repaired.
Regards
Graham
1hotBUSA
Strike a blow for freedom...Smash a speed camera!!!<i></i>