What is on your list yet to do in preparation for this year? I would love to be around some fellow Connie owners as they work on their projects so that I could learn some stuff. I could also use a hand if anybody wanted to help or teach me on my own bike. As long as I have the time, riding a few hours to hang and work and lend a hand is not a problem for me! Here is my own list of what I want/need to do before summer gets here:
-Install Heli Horizon ST Bars
-Remove/repair forks (pre-damp adjust still siezed)
-Learn how to remove fairings
-Change Air Filter
-Change Coolant
-New Tires
-New brake pads
-Install Fuze Block
-Install aux lights
-Install windshield bracket
-Install radiator guard
I am in Kansas City area. What list do y'all have and where are you located and would you be interested in having me tag along or even helping me with a few things? Or, rather, can I just come and help you with your bike so I can learn?
I posted this in a different thread, but here is an example of my buddy and I preparing our Vulcan 1600s for a cross-country trip...this is just maintenance...lol! Still had the swingarm and rear diff to pull off in the pic. I am not quite as bad as my buddy who would actually remove his engine for cleaning....but that is about all that I didn't do! I just want to be able to do what I need to do to keep Connie looking great and running great for many years to come. It feels good to be able to do the work myself and it gives me peace of mind. The only thing I want to rely of dealer for is valve adjustments, which maybe I could learn that eventually too someday.
-Heath
-Install Heli Horizon ST Bars
-Remove/repair forks (pre-damp adjust still siezed)
-Learn how to remove fairings
-Change Air Filter
-Change Coolant
-New Tires
-New brake pads
-Install Fuze Block
-Install aux lights
-Install windshield bracket
-Install radiator guard
I am in Kansas City area. What list do y'all have and where are you located and would you be interested in having me tag along or even helping me with a few things? Or, rather, can I just come and help you with your bike so I can learn?
I posted this in a different thread, but here is an example of my buddy and I preparing our Vulcan 1600s for a cross-country trip...this is just maintenance...lol! Still had the swingarm and rear diff to pull off in the pic. I am not quite as bad as my buddy who would actually remove his engine for cleaning....but that is about all that I didn't do! I just want to be able to do what I need to do to keep Connie looking great and running great for many years to come. It feels good to be able to do the work myself and it gives me peace of mind. The only thing I want to rely of dealer for is valve adjustments, which maybe I could learn that eventually too someday.
-Heath
