Inevitable "New Guy" questions

Grignapoco Posts : 150 Join date : 2022-02-24

Greetings all:
Recently acquired an `07 1100 (16Kmiles) and will be trying to establish a maintenance baseline and stock some spare "bits"

Will be removing valve covers for lash check, appears I will only need gasket #976139
I don`t see any o-rings or secret seals. Is this correct ?

Like to have parts in stock
I have filters , wheel bearings , spark plugs , alternator belt, brake pads and other consumables OTW

Anything I`m missing ?

Any little hard to get, failure prone "flurbitz" that I should have on hand ?

At least here in US , many items are not on the vendors shelves

T.I.A.

Sfregiato Posts : 407 Join date : 2019-12-05 Age : 56

you'll need the correct size/type oil filter wrench - the cap style
a long struggle will ensue without one

Grignapoco Posts : 150 Join date : 2022-02-24

I was hoping to find a K&N with the nut on the end, but not available it seems

Nibbio Posts : 713 Join date : 2021-07-30 Age : 61

The rocker cover bolts chew up easy, originals are cheap, some tasty stainless items are out there.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10667 Join date : 2013-05-30 Age : 67

Get Valpolini rocker cover gaskets. MG Cycles sells them. The original factory gaskets fail with depressing regularity.

Grignapoco Posts : 150 Join date : 2022-02-24

^ Thank you for the tip on MG Cycles.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10667 Join date : 2013-05-30 Age : 67

You're welcome. rick and Gordon are good blokes.

Carlotto Posts : 33 Join date : 2020-07-26

eighteight wrote:: Greetings all:
Recently acquired an `07 1100 (16Kmiles) and will be trying to establish a maintenance baseline and stock some spare "bits"

Will be removing valve covers for lash check, appears I will only need gasket #976139
I don`t see any o-rings or secret seals. Is this correct ?

Like to have parts in stock
I have filters , wheel bearings , spark plugs , alternator belt, brake pads and other consumables OTW

Anything I`m missing ?

Any little hard to get, failure prone "flurbitz" that I should have on hand ?

At least here in US , many items are not on the vendors shelves

T.I.A.

Thanks all for the comments. I just got my '07 1100 a few weeks ago (with only 9k miles), and will be establishing a "baseline" of maintenance for it. If there is a sticky that has this listed out please let me know if i missed it. Laughing

So far, I believe there are the following (and the fork seals were already replaced):

oil and filter change
CARC gear oil change
Tranny gear oil change
Check valve clearances
Change both outer and inner spark plugs on both sides
grease swingarm and shock linkage bearings
Possible: Head Race bearings lowers may be low on grease (uppers not so much)

Anything else?

Nibbio Posts : 713 Join date : 2021-07-30 Age : 61

Head Race bearings lowers are usually low on grease uppers not so much.

Carlotto Posts : 33 Join date : 2020-07-26

Buellbloke wrote:: Head Race bearings lowers are usually low on grease uppers not so much.

Thanks. I edited my list to include your suggestion.

Grignapoco Posts : 150 Join date : 2022-02-24

FWIW, I ordered some bits from Harpers ( Missouri ) Thursday afternoon.
On my desk by noon today !

Don Abbondio Posts : 10 Join date : 2016-02-10 Age : 66

eighteight wrote:: I was hoping to find a K&N with the nut on the end, but not available it seems

I once found such a filter in a Guzzi - the nut broke off, the fillter was still in place. Forget it.

Grignapoco Posts : 150 Join date : 2022-02-24

eighteight wrote:: FWIW, I ordered some bits from Harpers ( Missouri ) Thursday afternoon.
On my desk by noon today !

Saddlemen tail bag TS1620S arrived in one day from Dennis Kirk

Proper 14 sided O/F wrench obtained

Snowed here yesterday Rolling Eyes

Just waiting on weather to actually ride this thing cheers

GRiSO Capo Posts : 88 Join date : 2017-12-09

Any chance we could see a pic of the Saddleman installed, and your thoughts on it?

Kel.

Grignapoco Posts : 150 Join date : 2022-02-24

Kel wrote:: Any chance we could see a pic of the Saddleman installed, and your thoughts on it?

Kel.

No pic ability at this time

Thoughts: Saddlemen products seem well made for the price point ( I have a different model on my other bike) and have multiple attachment options.

Keep in mind, my bike has the O.E. luggage rack which allows the use of larger (longer) bag
I tied the front D rings to the passenger peg mounts and the rear rings to the rack using the straps provided
May change the rears to mondo size cable ties later

It`s stable ( tunnel design hugs the seat) and is low enough that no gymnastics are required for getting on /off
Exterior pockets for the small stuff are easily accessible (phone /glasses /wallet )
Main compartment is large enough for my mesh jacket/ gloves/ jeans etc. but my leather jacket will have to be a roll on top of bag
Have yet to arrive at and fit a tool pouch

Certainly large enough for a "day trip bike"

Grignapoco Posts : 150 Join date : 2022-02-24

Kel wrote:: Any chance we could see a pic of the Saddleman installed, and your thoughts on it?

Kel.

PM sent

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