Article Maintenance Items Needed for a New (old) Bike

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This article is the result of collaboration by Andrew Shadow, CYYJ, jfheath, Max Pete, SMSW, and SupraSabre. Igofar’s list was copied from the first link listed above.

Click on the attached file. This one is V.11; in the future, any changes will be noted in the title on the first page as the version number. Feel free to PM me if you think something shoud be added.
V.12 - 9/22/21; V.13 - 12/14/21
 

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Oh wow !

Very good idea to summarize all that to create a maintenance priority guideline document. The included links pointing to various forum thread to go deeper are also a good plus.

Thanks to all contributor for your time and efforts.

I will print it, study it religiously and keep it with my Bible.
My maintenance bible, that is. ;)
 
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SMSW said:
This article is the result of collaboration by Andrew Shadow, CYYJ, jfheath, Max Pete, SMSW, and SupraSabre. Igofar’s list was copied from the first link listed above.

Click on the attached file.
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Wery nice stuff. Thanks yet again.
 
SMSW said:
This article is the result of collaboration by Andrew Shadow, CYYJ, jfheath, Max Pete, SMSW, and SupraSabre. Igofar’s list was copied from the first link listed above.

Click on the attached file.
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Great information! Thanks! Always good to know what to look for down the road. Mine wasn't neglected too much, but it did sit quite a bit and when it was rode it was obvious tire pressures weren't a concern.
 
Andrew Shadow said:
Peter;
Indian Express said:
Hmm...is there a reason I can't see the link?
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Andrew Shadow said:
You haven't been emailed the secret password would be my guess.
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I no longer see the attachment in post #1. It is no longer there.
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I'm sorry guys, @Andrew made some changes/additions to the file and I deleted the old file and uploaded the new file. However, in doing so, I managed to botch the job. It should be there now (Jun 11, '21, 10:40 AM).
 
I have to thank my collaborators. As I read some of the newer threads of problems guys are having with old bikes, and check this Article to add a maintenance procedure, I repeatedly find that one of us has included said 'addition' from the get go.
 
SMSW said:
This article is the result of collaboration by Andrew Shadow, CYYJ, jfheath, Max Pete, SMSW, and SupraSabre. Igofar’s list was copied from the first link listed above.

Click on the attached file. This one is V.11; in the future, any changes will be noted in the title on the first page as the version number.
V.12 - 9/22/21
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Thanks Andrew Shadow, CYYJ, jfheath, Max Pete, SMSW, and SupraSabre. Igofar’s for putting this together!
 
SMSW said:
This article is the result of collaboration by Andrew Shadow, CYYJ, jfheath, Max Pete, SMSW, and SupraSabre. Igofar’s list was copied from the first link listed above.

Click on the attached file. This one is V.11; in the future, any changes will be noted in the title on the first page as the version number.
V.12 - 9/22/21
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That's very helpful. Thank you.
 
Good information. I think the hose was seeping a bit before I lifted the tank. There was a faint smell of gas in the garage. I have a 1997 Valkyrie as well that's been overhauled along with a 2000 Millenium LE Road Star.
 
SMSW said:
This article is the result of collaboration by Andrew Shadow, CYYJ, jfheath, Max Pete, SMSW, and SupraSabre. Igofar’s list was copied from the first link listed above.

Click on the attached file. This one is V.11; in the future, any changes will be noted in the title on the first page as the version number. Feel free to PM me if you think something shoud be added.
V.12 - 9/22/21; V.13 - 12/14/21
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Great article, thanks!!
 
Thanks for a great article (pdf)! The guide does not say anything specific about the timing belt and its replacement.

In the Maintenance Schedule for ST1100, the timing belt replacement is set at 100,000 kilometers but no time or age for replacement. What about a bike that has done 80,000 kilometers and is 24 to 29 years old, do you wait with the timing belt replacement until it has done 100,000 kilometers …
 
increasing said:
Thanks for a great article (pdf)! The guide does not say anything specific about the timing belt and its replacement.

In the Maintenance Schedule for ST1100, the timing belt replacement is set at 100,000 kilometers but no time or age for replacement. What about a bike that has done 80,000 kilometers and is 24 to 29 years old, do you wait with the timing belt replacement until it has done 100,000 kilometers …
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Replace it. If it lets go, the damage is catastrophic. 80% of life by miles is a good time to replace it anyway, but the over 20 years makes it critical, in my book. I had a GL1100 for more than 30 years, and I changed those belts ahead of schedule just for peace of mind.
 
increasing said:
In the Maintenance Schedule for ST1100, the timing belt replacement is set at 100,000 kilometers but no time or age for replacement.
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Actually it says inspect at 100,000km and replace at 150,000...
However, to be able to "inspect" that belt you're already in so deep, you can as well replace that full set while at it...
And it ain't only the belt to keep an eye on, idler and spanner bearings (as well as the the w/pump) do wear as well, and when bearings gets "notchy" they heat up massively at high rpm, accelerating deterioration of that belt exponentially...
I waited till 150,000km on my '00 ST and found spanner and idler noticeable worn...
 
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