PetePower

Gday Grum, Did all but the Valves myself, and delivered bike to mechanics with the plastic taken off so only $850 for the valve job. New job is a new lease of life for me. Best wishes for 24'

Has been awhile since posting, I was made redundant back in March after 25yrs so been enjoying some time off and my new job. Had the valves checked and all good nil adjustment required at 30000kms. Whilst at it Coolant, oil, filter, new Iridium Plugs, clutch and brake fluids, and a good clean. All going well. Merry Christmas to all.

Popped a new Dunlop Roadsmart III on the front OMG it turns again hehehe. Coming up to 30000kms so will get the Valves checked and pop some new plugs in.

Hi VFR4Me did you have to do the sidestand adjustments on the 8th gen as others with the earlier models did?

Replaced the Air Filter 20000kms

Yes I checked charging voltage before removing old battery and 14.5 on the meter. She starts like a good thing now. I'm really loving those heated grips this winter, makes you wonder how you got by without them.

New Yuasa YTZ14S fitted, problem solved.

Yeah 12.7 or higher is desired. I've had a mixed bag with AGM more + than not, so will prob go again. In your circumstances Lithium is ideal,

Put the battery on my Ctek charger recond cycle last night and took it to Battery World today. SOC- 12.59v Rated 210EN Measured 122EN State of Health 58% State of Charge 79% Result - Bad & Replace. They didn't have stock of a Yuasa YTZ12S being 11.6ah and 210CCA . But did have a YTZ14S Same physical size but 11.8ah and 230CCA. So might get one of them..

If this is the case then why does it start easily when cold in the morning. It doesn't get charged overnight. I ride every day approximately 24kms each way in morning and afternoon, starts no problems when cold. It only seems to be a problem when warm. We are currently only having max 15degC days in Adelaide with 2-7degC in the mornings. Eng temp 105degC when sitting at lights. I am going to a battery place this afternoon to get it checked. Just seems weird fine when cold no good when warm!! I do like the thought of Lithium, will have to price and see if worth it.

Yeah, replaced with OEM Yuasa replacement. Might take it to battery world tomoz on way home. If it starts in the morning hehehe. Stay safe Grum, sad to see the current trend in VIC.

Gday Grum, My battery has just gone 3yrs old but having some issues. Starts fine 1st time every morning but for a while now when stopped to get fuel etc when restarting its cranks really slow and takes a couple of cranks to just fire. I,m thinking battery but strange as fine when cold.

I scored a new 2014 in 2017, actually 3 years ago on 15/7/20. Did oi,l coolant, brake, clutch, new battery. Tyres weren't bad and were punctured early on. Hope you get a great deal.

I did the Front Fork oil replacement on my 2014, went well though a little bit of mucking around getting the damping rod adjuster right on the first one, learnt the lesson for the 2nd one. I have also been busy with servicing and detailing my Wifes new ride a 2009 Triumph Bonneville SE.

Love it, now I know what mine sounds like to others. I gather that's with the DB killer removed?