I'm a new to you guy myself. 2006 11000K. Things I did while carb work was being done: Replaced fork oil (15W), Lubed throttle cables, choke cable, speedo cable, checked steering bearing play, new brake fluid all around, new front pads, cleaned up calipers etc, new clutch fluid. Still to be done: Install SISF exhaust sprocket, Carbs, new plug well seals, new valve cover gasket, flush gas tank, clean petcock, new rear shock oil. I found a little coolant on the floor when I removed the plastic. I went around and snugged up all of the hose clamps (front fairing on PITA). Had a drip on the floor today, just ordered the complete hose and clamp set from Murphs. Grease all of the rear suspension zerks, sync carbs, oil and filter change. I think thats all of it:). It's a lot, but by doing all of this you'll get to know the bike. This is the first time I've gone this far into maintenance on my own. With the GOG support, a manual and a little patience you'll get it done and know the condition of you bike. Oh yeah, and just think of what the stealership would charge for all of that!! It's a little slow being the first time around the block on this stuff the next time will be a lot faster. Ran into a show stopper today, spark plug socket. None of mine will fit and I don't have the tool kit that came with the bike. Folks on the board say an 18MM thin wall will work. I'll get one tomorrow. Good luck, If you have any questions post it up, someone will have the answer