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astroturf52
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Okay........after a few days of searching the internet and talking to old beemer friends and getting feed back from all of you I've done a few things.
I ordered Progressive Suspension fork springs. They seem to still be the right fix. I ordered a Proformance stainless steel braided front brake line kit from Bob's. I ordered EBC sintered brake pads. I ordered new fork seals and 8 weight oil. I ordered a Bridgestone BT45 front tire (also got a rear.) All of that ought to sort out the front end. Next winter I'll repack the steering head bearings.
I found a code 041 saddlebag key. Thank you Rich.
I found a set of chrome luggage racks but haven't bought them yet. Price is pretty steep. Now I'm considering rattle can spray paint job.
I've found a used Works Performance shock and am considering it but I think I would be money ahead to buy a new one considering his used price plus soon to come rebuild + shipping etc. Found a new Progressive Suspension rear shock but I bought one of those for a K100 one time and felt like the stock shock was actually better. Still looking for Ohlins or ? The stock shock on this bike really isn't horrible. Even with 38K miles I can live with it until I cave in and spend the money. I've been advised by an old friend that Works Performance is the way to go all things considererd ($).
Near as I can tell Corbin doesn't make a seat for this bike with a backrest for the driver so I'm out of luck there. I know there are other brands out there so I'm exploring those options. Meanwhile I'll just put a loaded duffle bag there when I'm traveling.
Good advice on the careful tune-up to eliminate vibration. I have ordered carb kits. Will do oil change, timing check, valve set, spark plugs etc. I have mercury sticks and am getting a Twinmax so once all that's done and front end is all sorted I should be good to go.
My gauges waiver a bit but it looks like the bike is turning 4750 RPM @ 70 MPH. Will only change rear end if I fall into one for reasonable price (read cheap price.)
Thanks for all the help and advice.
Turf
I ordered Progressive Suspension fork springs. They seem to still be the right fix. I ordered a Proformance stainless steel braided front brake line kit from Bob's. I ordered EBC sintered brake pads. I ordered new fork seals and 8 weight oil. I ordered a Bridgestone BT45 front tire (also got a rear.) All of that ought to sort out the front end. Next winter I'll repack the steering head bearings.
I found a code 041 saddlebag key. Thank you Rich.
I found a set of chrome luggage racks but haven't bought them yet. Price is pretty steep. Now I'm considering rattle can spray paint job.
I've found a used Works Performance shock and am considering it but I think I would be money ahead to buy a new one considering his used price plus soon to come rebuild + shipping etc. Found a new Progressive Suspension rear shock but I bought one of those for a K100 one time and felt like the stock shock was actually better. Still looking for Ohlins or ? The stock shock on this bike really isn't horrible. Even with 38K miles I can live with it until I cave in and spend the money. I've been advised by an old friend that Works Performance is the way to go all things considererd ($).
Near as I can tell Corbin doesn't make a seat for this bike with a backrest for the driver so I'm out of luck there. I know there are other brands out there so I'm exploring those options. Meanwhile I'll just put a loaded duffle bag there when I'm traveling.
Good advice on the careful tune-up to eliminate vibration. I have ordered carb kits. Will do oil change, timing check, valve set, spark plugs etc. I have mercury sticks and am getting a Twinmax so once all that's done and front end is all sorted I should be good to go.
My gauges waiver a bit but it looks like the bike is turning 4750 RPM @ 70 MPH. Will only change rear end if I fall into one for reasonable price (read cheap price.)
Thanks for all the help and advice.
Turf