Riding season is here for all of us.
Just a reminder to flush/refill brakes if your bike is 2+years old.
Probably time to do a coolant change too, for many.
If you don't need the brake fluid change, here's a tip I got a long time ago. front master cylinder screws can be a pain in the butt and the heads often strip when trying to unscrew them. Every once in a while, just loosen them and re-tighten them. No need to remove, loosen and tighten 'em back one at a time. Then when you do need to remove them for service, they will come out easily and you won't strip the heads. Remember also, they are not Phillips head although a Phillips will work most of the time. They are JAS screws and not as deeply grooved as Phillips heads. A drywall bit works as well as buying a special screwdriver. Drywall bits from a home store are a buck or less.
Take advantage of a rainy day and sit with your bike, talk to her (you know you do) and check fasteners, clean the hard to get spots, maybe a coat of wax on the paint. Then when the sun is out, all you have to do is ride!
Just a reminder to flush/refill brakes if your bike is 2+years old.
Probably time to do a coolant change too, for many.
If you don't need the brake fluid change, here's a tip I got a long time ago. front master cylinder screws can be a pain in the butt and the heads often strip when trying to unscrew them. Every once in a while, just loosen them and re-tighten them. No need to remove, loosen and tighten 'em back one at a time. Then when you do need to remove them for service, they will come out easily and you won't strip the heads. Remember also, they are not Phillips head although a Phillips will work most of the time. They are JAS screws and not as deeply grooved as Phillips heads. A drywall bit works as well as buying a special screwdriver. Drywall bits from a home store are a buck or less.
Take advantage of a rainy day and sit with your bike, talk to her (you know you do) and check fasteners, clean the hard to get spots, maybe a coat of wax on the paint. Then when the sun is out, all you have to do is ride!