03-11-2009, 12:18 AM | #81 |
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I swap out the fluid I used over the summer so water can't sit in the lines... then, because it sits over the winter, I swap out the fluid to remove any crap that may have collected from sitting. I also change the oil before I put it away for the winter and again before I take it out in the spring...
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03-11-2009, 12:23 AM | #82 | |
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03-11-2009, 12:41 AM | #83 |
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I tend to be super careful with things like brakes, tires, etc... anything that I rely on for my safety.
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03-11-2009, 12:48 AM | #84 |
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Hmmmmm.... i've yet to do my fluid. I will do it before i start "riding". The current fluid seems rather dark tho.
To be honest, i really dont know what im doing. I have an idea but.......
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03-11-2009, 02:51 AM | #86 |
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.... the frame.....
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03-11-2009, 09:11 AM | #87 | |
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Get a shop manual. It'll walk you through it step by step. And try not to keep putting it off. Pretty soon it'll be warm and you'll just wanna be out riding, not wrenching.
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I have spring break starting next wednesday.... plenty of time to do it!
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since when does spring break start in the middle of the week?
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