Into the maintenance and prep for this years excursions. We have decided that since the C-virus is an issue and being inundated with it daily, we are going to stay in Canada and travel to the east coast and back. Lots to see up here so it's going to be a good trip.
Have the 1500 apart and parts on order.
The speedometer stopped working. Speedo cable does not turn and the plastic gear in the gearbox assembly on the wheel is stripped. Have a new speedo cable and gearbox on order, should be here this week. Ordered exhaust gaskets for the mufflers. Supposed to be able to rotate the left muffler to get the rear wheel off. Cleaning the dirt off the bike as I go.
Decided to paint the accent plastics to freshen up the look. Have these done. It's a lighter blue than original, but the nice thing is I can look for a closer to OEM match and repaint if needs be. Here are a couple of pics of the painting results: This picture shows the difference in colour between the arm rest and speakers. The OEM colour is much closer to the arm rests but could not match in the time I have given.
Result isn't too bad, and will reserve judgement until bike is back together.
This picture shows the difference between the OEM colour on the left and new on the right. If nothing else, freshens up the look.
Going to install new brake pads all round and I'm thinking a new front tire would be good before heading out. Trip across Canada will be approximately 12,000 Kms and there is already some 9K Kms on the front. Can always install it later to finish it off. Rather change in Victoria then have to do it on the road.
Have some ABS plastic to repair. Haven't done much ABS repair other than putting some glue on in spots on the 1500 and 1200. Going to fit some pieces and glue with an ABS slurry.
Oil and filter and all fluids will be changed before we leave. Rebuilt the clutch slave.
Cheers
Have the 1500 apart and parts on order.
The speedometer stopped working. Speedo cable does not turn and the plastic gear in the gearbox assembly on the wheel is stripped. Have a new speedo cable and gearbox on order, should be here this week. Ordered exhaust gaskets for the mufflers. Supposed to be able to rotate the left muffler to get the rear wheel off. Cleaning the dirt off the bike as I go.
Decided to paint the accent plastics to freshen up the look. Have these done. It's a lighter blue than original, but the nice thing is I can look for a closer to OEM match and repaint if needs be. Here are a couple of pics of the painting results: This picture shows the difference in colour between the arm rest and speakers. The OEM colour is much closer to the arm rests but could not match in the time I have given.
Result isn't too bad, and will reserve judgement until bike is back together.
Going to install new brake pads all round and I'm thinking a new front tire would be good before heading out. Trip across Canada will be approximately 12,000 Kms and there is already some 9K Kms on the front. Can always install it later to finish it off. Rather change in Victoria then have to do it on the road.
Have some ABS plastic to repair. Haven't done much ABS repair other than putting some glue on in spots on the 1500 and 1200. Going to fit some pieces and glue with an ABS slurry.
Oil and filter and all fluids will be changed before we leave. Rebuilt the clutch slave.
Cheers