Author Topic: What besides an oil change? (Read 3824 times)

lwg · « **on:** August 01, 2005, 10:24:00 PM »

My '03 B12 is due for an oil change. Are there other areas on the bike that need to be lubricated regularly? (Other than the chain)

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2005, 12:03:56 AM »

How many miles?

lwg · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2005, 07:43:45 AM »

7,500 - I'm going to have the valve adjustment checked, carbs synched, etc. in a couple of weeks. Just don't know if there are areas on the bike that need lubed, greased, etc.

land_shark · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2005, 01:26:54 PM »

There's always simple stuff to clean and lube like: kickstand/centerstand, brake/clutch levers, etc. Don't forget to change the blinker fluid.

jfudo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2005, 04:28:53 PM »

Ah yes, blinker fluid. One of the most neglected maintenance items. Not changing this could get you into a very dangerous situation.

lwg · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2005, 06:13:00 PM »

OK ..... Why not?

Synthetic or dino blinker fluid? Will friction modifiers make blinkers work too fast?

land_shark · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2005, 06:18:02 PM »

In my experience....the chicks dig dino. However, you can get some really good stuff out of Madagascar...something about a 'squozen parrot paste'. Not sure that's really a word, regardless, you didn't hear that from me....

Red01 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2005, 07:32:21 PM »

I always use KaleCo Synthetic Blinker Fluid!
Their cross-drilled brake hoses really help to keep your brake fluid cool, too! They also add to the performance look of the drilled rotors already on the bike.