Have been putting my thoughts in order now that I have my new-to-me 2012 DL1000 at its new home. Even though I was assured the requisite maintenance was done, want to have a baseline for this new bike, and as such, will be doing maintenance/work over the next 8 months.
I have been looking at the wiring for the aftermarket add ons and it is done quite well. This wiring is for the heated hand warmers and heated gear - both on a switched circuit. The OEM horn was replaced with an air horn that is quite good, and of course the last mod was for the headlights. Like what was done so any changes will be done closer to the end of the maintenance/work period, if at all.
The RR recall was done, and it is a shunt type RR. I have a Compufire series RR coming and will be installing it shortly after it gets here. I asked my local Suzuki dealer if there was any outstanding recalls - gave VIN - and all is up to date.
Standard maintenance will be:
plugs
air filter
check valve lash
rad coolant change
oil/filter change
front fork oil change
LED headlights (near end)
turn signal and brake LEDs (near end)
Looking at the fuel filter mod
Accessory fuse block install
LED driving lights
Volt/Amp meter install
USB connector
Holeshot Supertune Tuner install
Speed Healer install
Smart Turn System install - like self-cancelling signals
New tires needed next year. Looking at the Shinko 705 (approximately $270.00 CDN for the pair), or the Michelin Anakee 3 (approximately $350.00 CDN for the pair)
16 tooth front sprocket - the OEM sprockets are 17/41 that gives a final ratio of 2.41. Installing a 16/41 combination apparently gives a 2.56 gearing ratio. The difference isn't much, but an increase in RPM for any given gear could be beneficial, especially in 5th and 6th gears. Juries still out on the benefits, but have read that this is advantageous. More to follow.
Looking into a suspension upgrade as well as the clutch basket mod. Between these two I think the clutch basket mod will be done first. Will contact Werks for a brief discussion.
Researching throttle locks and cruise control. Would have been nice on the trip out from Ontario to BC.
Have been looking at the oil around the sprocket cover to ascertain where the oil is coming from. The shifter seal looks well worn, but understand there are a couple of other areas that may be leaking. Will have to delve into this and clean up the area. When I was looking at this area and moving the shifter I noticed that the shifter lever was loose. Tightened the bolt that keeps the shifter on the shift shaft spline. Noticed that the shifter bushings were loose and will look at what can be done to tighten up this aspect.
Note to self, when delving into the maintenance/work, check securing nuts and bolts.
Looked at a thread on chain lube to use. Interesting difference shown, recommends Dupont Teflon Multi Lube or Belray Super Clean. Will investigate further.
Have the OEM service manual. One of the first items I try to acquire when I get a new bike, or a used vehicle.
My objective is to do as much up front so that I enjoy the fruits of my labour, instead of doing the work then selling for someone else to enjoy. In doing my research into the various items, I noticed that the performance and quality of ride when improved has resulted in owners keeping this bike longer. My '85 Goldwing has over 160K Kms of which I put on some 40K Kms since 2016, and my 1500 has over 174K Kms of which I have put 21K Kms on the dial since last summer (I'm retired and like to do trips solo or two up). Both these bikes will be around for a while, great for two up touring.
I don't expect any earth shattering issues when I get going on the maintenance/work, but if there is I will post.
Cheers
I have been looking at the wiring for the aftermarket add ons and it is done quite well. This wiring is for the heated hand warmers and heated gear - both on a switched circuit. The OEM horn was replaced with an air horn that is quite good, and of course the last mod was for the headlights. Like what was done so any changes will be done closer to the end of the maintenance/work period, if at all.
The RR recall was done, and it is a shunt type RR. I have a Compufire series RR coming and will be installing it shortly after it gets here. I asked my local Suzuki dealer if there was any outstanding recalls - gave VIN - and all is up to date.
Standard maintenance will be:
plugs
air filter
check valve lash
rad coolant change
oil/filter change
front fork oil change
LED headlights (near end)
turn signal and brake LEDs (near end)
Looking at the fuel filter mod
Accessory fuse block install
LED driving lights
Volt/Amp meter install
USB connector
Holeshot Supertune Tuner install
Speed Healer install
Smart Turn System install - like self-cancelling signals
New tires needed next year. Looking at the Shinko 705 (approximately $270.00 CDN for the pair), or the Michelin Anakee 3 (approximately $350.00 CDN for the pair)
16 tooth front sprocket - the OEM sprockets are 17/41 that gives a final ratio of 2.41. Installing a 16/41 combination apparently gives a 2.56 gearing ratio. The difference isn't much, but an increase in RPM for any given gear could be beneficial, especially in 5th and 6th gears. Juries still out on the benefits, but have read that this is advantageous. More to follow.
Looking into a suspension upgrade as well as the clutch basket mod. Between these two I think the clutch basket mod will be done first. Will contact Werks for a brief discussion.
Researching throttle locks and cruise control. Would have been nice on the trip out from Ontario to BC.
Have been looking at the oil around the sprocket cover to ascertain where the oil is coming from. The shifter seal looks well worn, but understand there are a couple of other areas that may be leaking. Will have to delve into this and clean up the area. When I was looking at this area and moving the shifter I noticed that the shifter lever was loose. Tightened the bolt that keeps the shifter on the shift shaft spline. Noticed that the shifter bushings were loose and will look at what can be done to tighten up this aspect.
Note to self, when delving into the maintenance/work, check securing nuts and bolts.
Looked at a thread on chain lube to use. Interesting difference shown, recommends Dupont Teflon Multi Lube or Belray Super Clean. Will investigate further.
Have the OEM service manual. One of the first items I try to acquire when I get a new bike, or a used vehicle.
My objective is to do as much up front so that I enjoy the fruits of my labour, instead of doing the work then selling for someone else to enjoy. In doing my research into the various items, I noticed that the performance and quality of ride when improved has resulted in owners keeping this bike longer. My '85 Goldwing has over 160K Kms of which I put on some 40K Kms since 2016, and my 1500 has over 174K Kms of which I have put 21K Kms on the dial since last summer (I'm retired and like to do trips solo or two up). Both these bikes will be around for a while, great for two up touring.
I don't expect any earth shattering issues when I get going on the maintenance/work, but if there is I will post.
Cheers