DonovanJM Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I completed my first set of maintenance post purchase of my '07. I changed the oil, brake and clutch fluid and also took off the wheels to get new tires affixed. None of those made the previous owner look good. Take a look at the pictures. The drain plug washer was so crushed that I had to use pliers to hold it still while I unscrewed the bolt from it. They used RTV to seal it. The brake fluid looked like it probably had never been changed. This came out of the pcv. Those two non-matching lug nuts? Not the correct taper. Good thing I ordered some already. They should be here tomorrow. So not the best start. I'll get it straightened out. Plugs and air filter are next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer carlgustav Posted July 2, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 2, 2016 Yep. not great, but the only thing that bothers me there are the mismatched wheel nuts. What the hell was the PO thinking? Be interesting to see what else you find. You probably wouldn't be happy with my '07 had you purchased her (not going to happen for anyone in the foreseeable future). She's no garage queen, been crashed, tracked, dragged, done everything for me but go off-road ... and I love her for it. ACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 I got new wheel nuts for her so she's good to go! I'm not overly concerned about the looks right now. Mine has been on it's side at least once by the look of the left fairing. I just want to make sure she is as trouble free as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGEND Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 It's a rare used bike that doesn't need some basic maintenance and general straightening out. My '07 needs a fork oil change and brake fluid change now that you mention it..........gotta make it happen before things get to nasty!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 I should probably look at changing my fork oil too! Probably need to change it for my big butt anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted July 4, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 4, 2016 With the new lug nuts being shorter, it might be worthwhile taking some measurements to be sure the crown of the nut is not bottoming on the end of the stud before the base seats adequately against the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerdman Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Damn that is not good, I bought an 02 a month ago and all Ive needed to do was new fluids all around, still gotta bleed brakes/clutch and do pads. I may even do the clutch stuff to just coz it is a 14 year old bike, but everything else has been fantastic, even rode it home from Sydney to Melbourne when I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 23 hours ago, Cogswell said: With the new lug nuts being shorter, it might be worthwhile taking some measurements to be sure the crown of the nut is not bottoming on the end of the stud before the base seats adequately against the wheel. If you look at this pic you can see the stuff barely goes above the top of the open nuts. The new ones while shorter than the old ones are still quite a bit longer than the open nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted July 13, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted July 13, 2016 I was looking for the thread where you had the lug nuts for sale Donovan, but I guess that went away, classified section perhaps? Anyway, got both sets put on today. Thanks! '01 Before: '01 After: '09 Before: '09 After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonovanJM Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Those look good! I'm glad you like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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