My '95 K75 with 86k miles is unfortunately starting to show it age, just last year during a tire change, a nonBMW dealer happen to state "not too many people riding those old things anymore."
Over the winter, I'm planning to go through the bike and give it a good refresh. I want to continue to ride this bike for many more years, and late next summer is when I'd like to complete an Iron Butt 48 in 10 (ride to all 48 states in 10 days or less). This bike has currently done several Saddlesores and Bunburners, but I need it be in really good shape for this extended ride.
I have done a good job at keeping up with the required oil changes, fuel filters, lubrication, valves etc., but I want to make sure that I take care of all the little details.
Here's my current plan:
- New steering head bearings - take care of the notch
- have the rear Fox shock rebuilt
- new cover seal for the rider's right hand side, as I have an oil leak
- drop the oil pan and refresh the sealant (another small oil leak)
- new clutch actuating rod boot
- new boot for the rear brake master
- clean the starter per Mr. Glave's recommendation
- carefully go through all electrical connectors
- replace speedometer/tach backlights (80% are burnt out)
- replace crank case vent (the bent elbow - besides the fancy bend, is there a reason that you couldn't use a gas-safe hose?)
- have the injectors cleaned
- pull the manifold rubber boots - clean (and maybe use a small amount of gasket sealer?)
- relube clutch/final drive splines (it's been just over 20k, but I'm starting to have more clunk between 2nd and 3rd gear)
- renew alternator monkey rubbers?
- TPS adjustment
- install a fuel gauge (I have one, but I would LOVE a Fuel+, so if you have one sitting around)
I would love your insight into what else I should replace/renew beyond my list!
Over the winter, I'm planning to go through the bike and give it a good refresh. I want to continue to ride this bike for many more years, and late next summer is when I'd like to complete an Iron Butt 48 in 10 (ride to all 48 states in 10 days or less). This bike has currently done several Saddlesores and Bunburners, but I need it be in really good shape for this extended ride.
I have done a good job at keeping up with the required oil changes, fuel filters, lubrication, valves etc., but I want to make sure that I take care of all the little details.
Here's my current plan:
- New steering head bearings - take care of the notch
- have the rear Fox shock rebuilt
- new cover seal for the rider's right hand side, as I have an oil leak
- drop the oil pan and refresh the sealant (another small oil leak)
- new clutch actuating rod boot
- new boot for the rear brake master
- clean the starter per Mr. Glave's recommendation
- carefully go through all electrical connectors
- replace speedometer/tach backlights (80% are burnt out)
- replace crank case vent (the bent elbow - besides the fancy bend, is there a reason that you couldn't use a gas-safe hose?)
- have the injectors cleaned
- pull the manifold rubber boots - clean (and maybe use a small amount of gasket sealer?)
- relube clutch/final drive splines (it's been just over 20k, but I'm starting to have more clunk between 2nd and 3rd gear)
- renew alternator monkey rubbers?
- TPS adjustment
- install a fuel gauge (I have one, but I would LOVE a Fuel+, so if you have one sitting around)
I would love your insight into what else I should replace/renew beyond my list!