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Date: |
Mileage: |
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Additional Notes: |
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2004 |
| 7-May |
1189 |
Purchased bike |
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| 8-May |
1489 |
Installed tank bag and
BW tall windshield |
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| 8-May |
1489 |
Oil & filter change |
Oil that came out looked perfect,
but changed it anyway |
| 12-May |
1522 |
Installed GPS |
Hard wired to battery
$35 for the RAM Mount |
| 10-Jun |
2500 |
Installed heated grips
Installed hand protectors
Replaced rear-view mirrors
(Pictures here).
Installed lower fender on front |
Had to replace handlebars as part
of this installation... kit came with
bar weights and nice new grips |
| 11-Jun |
2550 |
Replaced brake fluid in front |
Flushed the system 3 times and
bled brakes - DOT 4 fluid |
| 21-Jun |
2750 |
Replaced antifreeze
Replaced brake fluid in rear
Added Dakar front fender |
Coolant looked perfectly fine,
changed anyway
Rear brake fluid came out black
flushed the entire system 4 times
bled brakes - DOT 4 fluid
Purchased new air filter and
additional oil and oil filter… will
replace when needed |
| 23-Jul |
3843 |
Oil & Filter change
Changed Air filter
Topped off battery
Topped off coolant
Installed new side doors on cases
Bled front brakes again |
$200 for the doors, I had the rest of
the maintenance items from previous trips to the shop
Everything looked good!By the
way, the doors were replaced b/c the dood that had the bike before
me let them fall off while going down the road... |
| 29-Jul |
4040 |
Installed new projected tip spark plug |
Installed the
NGK DP8EA-9 after reading many
positive comments on
F6560.com.
The plug does indeed seem to improve the performance of the bike...
especially around 3800-4000 rpms. |
| 5-Aug |
4850 |
Installed Top Case |
Fortunately, I was able to buy this
used from someone on
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| 13-Aug |
5150 |
Replaced rear tire - Metzeler Tourance
Installed engine guard |
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| 26-Aug |
5730 |
Removed
NGK DP8EA-9 spark plug
Installed NGK DPR8EIX-9
Iridium tip plug
Completely removed rear suspension and repacked bearings
Replaced one of the caps on the battery |
Switched out the plug to try the Iridium version. No reason in
particular, but some folks claim it works even better than the
projected tip
Completely repacked all of the bearings in all of the components
associated with the rear suspension.
One of the caps on the battery was missing, so I went to Sears and
they gave me a replacement off of an old battery for free. |
| 1-Sep |
6004 |
Replaced front fork
oil.
Checked
valve clearances and replaced 3 shims
(Pictures here).
Changed engine oil and filter. |
Replaced the fork oil and went up in weight to 10 wt. oil. 7.5
is too "spungy."
Exhaust valves…
The 0.250mm gauge would not fit under the left exhaust valve.
The shim that came out measures 2.390mm.
I replaced it with a 2.35mm shim; that will be 0.04 additional
millimeters of clearance.
Spec is 0.25-0.33
Intake valves…
The 0.127mm gauge would fit under both.
The shims that came out were the exact same size--2.489mm.
I replaced it with a 2.55mm shim; that closes the gap by 0.061mm.
Spec is 0.03-0.11
After installation, all of the measurements are within spec. |
| 4-Sep |
6075 |
Replaced
front tire - Metzeler Tourance |
New Bike! Well, not really, but it feels brand new! |
| 15-Sep |
6800 |
Had dealer bleed ABS unit and brakes and also update firmware on the
computer |
HUGE difference in both the brakes and the performance of the bike.
The software update has really tweaked the performance... hoo-raw!
the brakes feel really great. Aside from oil changes, I'm good
until 12,000! |
| 29-Oct |
9066 |
Changed engine oil and filter.
Added a little coolant.
Added water to the battery
Thorough bath! |
Everything looked good. |
| 28-Dec |
11250 |
Installed
HyperLite tail lights (awesome!)
Installed PIAA 510
driving lights
(Pictures here). |
Link
to PIAA lights here
Link
to HyperLites here
Link to voltage reducer here
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2005 |
| 16-Jan |
11350 |
Installed a new PIAA headlamp bulb |
Single Pack PN 70456
Twin Pack PN 70856
Bulb Type H4 Anti-Vibration
Color Temp 4150K
Wattage 60W/55W=110W/100W
Technology Xtreme White Plus with XTRA Technology
Link
hereHuge difference in the quality and quantity of light. |
| 18-Feb |
11569 |
Installed
radiator guard
(Pictures here). |
Gutter
guard from Home Depot for $1.39 and a lot of bending and snipping. |
| 21-Feb |
11580 |
Painted
radiator guard black
(Pictures here). |
I
didn't really like the look of the silver, so I painted it
black. Much better. |
| 22-Feb |
11650 |
Installed TOURATECH license plate brace |
Had I known it would have made such a difference, I would have
installed it a long time ago.
Link
here |
| 24-Feb |
11650 |
Installed
Wunderlich screen
(Pictures
here) |
Definitely
nicer than the BMW tall screen. |
| 19-Mar |
11683 |
Installed
the BMW small gray screen under the new Wunderlich screen
(Pictures
here)
Replaced one of the little red "scuff guards" on the
gas tank.
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Installing
the little BMW screen seems to have helped with the wind even
more. Without the little gray screen, the wind was hitting me
about in the middle of my forehead. After installing it, the wind
seems to clear my head completely.
The only thing that I can think of is that A.) the wind that gets
through the gap under the Wunderlich screen can now flow more
freely (with the BMW horseshoe there) counters the wind going over
the top of the screen better, and B.) that the thickness of the
little gray screen was enough to raise the top of the Wunderlich
screen to better aim the wind over my head. Who knows?
Much better regardless. Nicer looking and performs
better! |
| 31 Mar |
12003 |
12,000 service
(Pictures & details
here) |
Checked valve shims... Good!
Changed engine oil and filter
Changed air filter
Changed fork oil
Installed new AGM 12V14L-B Westco
battery
Installed new chain and sprockets
Lubed needle bearings in swing arm and suspension linkage
Lubed SHBs
Replaced throttle cable
More here |
| 8 Apr |
12214 |
Installed Touratech panniers
(Pictures
here) |
Awesome. |
| 10 Apr |
12350 |
Painted Engine Guard black
(Pictures
here) |
I saw a picture of one in black...
looks much better when you consider
all of the tubing on the motorcycle is
black... hoses, metal tubing, center stand... |
| 16 May |
13775 |
Installed a Wolfman Denali tank bag
(Pictures here) |
If you are thinking of a tank bag, this is the one you want.
Link
here. |
| 18
May |
13806 |
Replaced rear tire - Metzeler Tourance |
After
8,656 miles on the previous tire, I decided to go with another
Tourance. What a difference a new tire makes! |
| 11 Jun |
14996 |
Oil Change |
And I also put some fancy
Touratech stickers on t he side of the faux tank
for some of the Chain Gang guys to give me hell about! |
| 23 Jun |
15013 |
Installed NGK DPR8EIX-9
Iridium tip plug |
9283 miles on the first iridium tipped plug, but I noticed the bike
starting to stall from time to time, so I put in a new plug.
I've ridden about 100 miles since I installed it... good as new. |
| 8 Jul |
15549 |
Installed Continental TKCs.
(Pictures here)
Swapped 16-tooth sprocket for 15-tooth sprocket for grins. |
After slipping and sliding about last weekend while off road, I
decided to give some "Teeks" a try.
Tourances are still good... only 1,743 miles on the rear. The
front has 9,474 miles, but still looks fine...
130/80 x 17 for the rear
100/90 x 19 is the stock size on the front, but there is not a Teek
in that size, so I went with 110/80 x 19.
Have not ridden it yet... waiting on parts from Touratech... |
| 13 Jul |
15551 |
Installed the following:
Chain Guard w/ ABS Guard
Front Sprocket Cover
New Front Brake Line
Rear Brake Master Cylinder Cover
Fork Springs
Foot peg Relocation Kit |
Bleeding the front brakes was a pain in the ass after switching the
front line
The Fork Spring installation was interesting, they really make a
HUGE difference.
(Pictures
here)
Also renewed the fork oil (550ml of 10wt.)
Everything else was pretty uneventful... straight-forward bolt on. |
| 4 Aug |
16412 |
Installed the following:
Fork Protectors
Hand Protectors
Bar risers
Stickers! |
Finally! Finally the rest of my stuff came in from
Touratech.
That's it for now... until I can afford a new rear shock... |
Week of
6 Aug |
16936 |
Replaced the following:
Right mirror
Right front blinker
Front brake lever
PIAA light cover
Front master cylinder cover and diaphragmSanded and
repainted scratched up engine guard and pannier racks
Repaired bent footpeg |
After my little spill, I repair and/or replaced the broken bits.
Still waiting on new helmet and new headlight bulb... |
| 26 Aug |
17333 |
Replaced PIAA bulb |
First PIAA bulb failed; they sent me a new one under warranty. |
| 27 Aug |
17450 |
Fixed dash rattle
(Pictures
here) |
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| 5 sep |
18026 |
18,000 mile service:
Checked valve shims
Changed engine oil and filter
Changed air filter
Changed valve cover gasket |
Valve shims were good to go!
Will replace fork oil at 24,000 since it was changed at 15,551
when I changed the fork springs
I've decided to change the following at 12,000-mile intervals:
Will change coolant at 24,000
Will replace brake fluid at 24,000
Will lube needle bearings at 24,000
Teeks have just under 2,500 miles and pretty worn already... we'll
see. |
| 7 Sep |
18217 |
Put on 16-tooth front sprocket
Put Tourances back on |
I decided to get the motorcycle back to "Highway" status for the
trip to Mena. I didn't feel comfortable riding up there on the
Teeks. I figure the 16-tooth front sprocket will keep the RPMs
lower as well. As of today...
Mileage on the Teeks = 2,668
Mileage on the front Tourance =
9,474
Mileage on the rear Tourance =
1,743
Mileage on 15-tooth = 2,668 |
| 28 Sep |
20331 |
Replaced SHBs
Installed rubber tank protector things
Installed FIAMM C note horn |
The SHBs were shot... nice to have new
ones. Also replaced the protective cups
I got the rubber tank protector things out of a sale basket... $10.
The new horn is not as loud as I was hoping for, but it is better
than stock... it was only $12. |
| 18
Oct |
21021 |
Changed oil and oil filter |
Also tightened up engine bolts and
replaced a missing bolt holding the frame for the dash to the frame
for the engine. |
| 8 Nov |
21500 |
Installed
Stebel Compact Air Horn
(Picture & info
here)
Installed Two Bros Titanium Exhaust with Stash Pipe. |
The horn is LOUD! I'm very happy
with this purchase!
The exhaust sounds awesome!
The stock exhaust weighed 14 pounds; the Two Bros weighs 7.75... so
just over 6 pounds shed.
Very nice! |
| 20
Nov |
21508 |
Installed additional straps on the
exhaust and Stash Pipe
(Pictures &
info here) |
Muchas better. |
|
6 Dec |
21948 |
Put heavy duty tubes
Replaced brakes back on
Installed brake pads (front & rear) |
Heading out on a trip to Big Bend
National Park and Phoenix, AZ. Wanted to put the knobbies back
on since I will be off-road quite a bit...
As of today...
Mileage on the Teeks = 2,668
Mileage on the front Tourance =
13,205
Mileage on the rear Tourance =
5,474 |
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22 Dec |
22131 |
Installed solo seat |
Worked a trade with GSAtlanta. Traded a Dakar seat (too tall
for me) for a solo seat with the back storage
compartment. </ |
I've put the Maintenance Schedule