Post your winter maintenance / upgrades

[2andblue]

Just starting to take plastic off this afternoon:

1. Valve Clearance Inspection / Adjustment
2. Spark Plugs
3. Coolant Change
4. OEM Air Filter
5. Healtech Quickshifter
6. Penske going in for Rebuild

If idle is good after valve clearance adjustment will likely skip the sync.

 

[chrismpero]

1: Valves w/plugs if I get to it.
2: Coolant
3: Brake and Clutch fluids
4: Rear Brake pads.
5: Air filter if needed

 

[TireguyfromMA]

1. Removed all the 10% ethanol pump gas, filled with 91 octane ethanol free aviation gas (MOGAS) from a local airfield, treated the gas with STA-BIL storage blend before I put it in the tank.
2. Clean the battery connections and the ground to the frame.
3. ECU has been sent to Steve at Shoodabeen for MRP flash.

 

[zarticus]

I installed some new Drivers Foot pegs, Thankfully I don't have to winterize & will ride all winter !

 

[wingedspirit]

1.Wheels off now for new PR4 GT's.
2. New TPMS batteries from Fred.
3. Drill the ZX14 fork leg for abs.
4. Shock rebuild?
5. New brake pads
6. Garmin setup.
7. More polished aluminum!

 

[Konehead34]

Zarticus, what are those off of? Looking very interesting...tell us more..

 

[Road Runner]

Yesterday changed engine oil & filter, final gear oil, and air filter. Soon, will be changing brake pads.

 

[FTB530]

I installed some new Drivers Foot pegs, Thankfully I don't have to winterize & will ride all winter !

Are these pegs lowered pegs or same as OEM?

 

[zarticus]

They are Kuryakyn ISO pegs, I used Kuryakyn Kawasaki male mount peg adapters. I had to grind the male mounts a bit to get the pegs to sit flat. Even thou the peg mount adapters are for Kawasaki they are not specific for the Concours & without grinding the pegs are angled up. These are 1,000 times more comfortable than stock. I may look into mounts that will lower the pegs a bit.

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[gixerhp]

Just starting to take plastic off this afternoon:

1. Valve Clearance Inspection / Adjustment
2. Spark Plugs
3. Coolant Change
4. OEM Air Filter
5. Healtech Quickshifter
6. Penske going in for Rebuild

If idle is good after valve clearance adjustment will likely skip the sync.

If your having the shock rebuilt, the forks should be done as well

 

[kevin.remsen9715]

Ride it....

 

[2andblue]

If your having the shock rebuilt, the forks should be done as well

Thank You! I think that should be added to my list.. 30K miles and 2 seasons - it’s time / overdue...

 

[connie_rider]

We strapped my sons C-10 to the workbench and started on a carb rebuild yesterday.
{Something wrong with the choke/enricher}.

Ride safe, Ted

 

[Keith S]

Finished all of this in mid-December...

1. Valve Clearance Inspection / Adjustment
2. Spark Plugs
3. MOB cam sensor o-ring upgrade
4. Coolant Change
5. OEM Air Filter
6. grease and tighten steering stem bearings
7. Updated Ivan's ECU flash to version B2
8. Install R&G radiator guard
9. Install APE manual cam chain adjuster
10. Install MCCruise cruise control
11. Throttle body sync check (didn't need adjusting)
12. prep for winter storage

 

[gixerhp]

Thank You! I think that should be added to my list.. 30K miles and 2 seasons - it’s time / overdue...

What is done to your forks, and witch Penske do you have?

 

[2andblue]

Forks are stock 2017, never touched.

Penske is the 8975 dual adjust. This shock is extremely adjustable and allows for an incredible amount of dial-in.

 

[gixerhp]

I have the same but i also have the Traxxion AK20 cartridges. Since you have the shock, it time to upgrade the front! Where are you located in the Northeast?

 

[2andblue]

I have the same but i also have the Traxxion AK20 cartridges. Since you have the shock, it time to upgrade the front! Where are you located in the Northeast?

Located Eastern PA. Not a region known for the finest road quality - suspensions take a beating here.

 

[gixerhp]

Bike Porn,,,
Before i installed them 2 years ago!

 

[ZXtasy]

Clean it....

 

[croach1776]

Installed Rifle 19" Windscreen, already had the base and changed the oil for first time after having shop install the SOOFAK. Using KN -024 filter short and Valvoline MC 10/40W.

 

[2andblue]

Clean it....

Is this a big project for you? Too many layers of rubber balls and road grime under the machine?

Always nice jumping on a freshly cleaned bike though!

 

[robertv]

Installed Rifle 19" Windscreen, already had the base and changed the oil for first time after having shop install the SOOFAK. Using KN -024 filter short and Valvoline MC 10/40W.

Didn't know this was available on the C14!

 

[croach1776]

Didn't know this was available on the C14!

For my C10. Didnt see that this thread was model specific. My bad if it was

 

[ZXtasy]

Is this a big project for you? Too many layers of rubber balls and road grime under the machine?

Always nice jumping on a freshly cleaned bike though!

Well it is not that bad, but the last couple times I rode it in late Nov/early Dec. it was wet/rainy...so it has a 'patina'. May install the battery this weekend and go 'riding dirty' as it is calling for dry and 40. Needs oil and filters in March then will be good to go!

 

[derekpriester5839]

New set of risers from Advanced Sport Touring. Just what the doctor ordered. I'm short with not so long arms and that forward lean was giving me some trouble.

 

[2andblue]

New set of risers from Advanced Sport Touring. Just what the doctor ordered. I'm short with not so long arms and that forward lean was giving me some trouble.
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Should help your neck angle and wrists. Any chance to try them out yet?

 

[croach1776]

Gonna try some electrical tasks. I believe I have figured out how to connect the
grip warmers from PO. Also gonna do the power mode on the igniter module and
if these two go right will look into installing a switch at the front of Connie for future
electrical needs and a good front to back cleaning. Also have ordered lowering links and will have shop install those. Also thinking about changing out OEM petcock for manual one.
These are what I am used to no first Suzuki and its cheap insurance against hydro. Plus can drain carbs easier (I think) and might slow down any thief who dont know about manual petcocks

 

[Daboo]

The family went back home after Christmas, so in the past couple days, I've been able to catch up on things.

I knew I'd traveled a few miles last year ...not quite 15,000...but I didn't put that thought alongside my oil change schedule. Looks like I went about 10K on the oil. The bike doesn't use any, but it was longer than I wanted to do. So the oil was changed. I had a nagging leak in the rear tire, so when the kids went back to their homes, I put the tire into the bathtub. The puncture was extremely small...but was still a puncture. I did a mushroom plug repair on it, and it seems to be holding air.

The bike was filthy. It doesn't make sense to wash it all the time in the winter because of the rain. But I had to pull some panels off to replace the power cord on my Garmin Zumo XT. So the bike got washed and the power cord replaced. Looks like I'll have to do it again. Even though I had power to the pins on the mount, it didn't show a charge on the display. So Garmin is sending me a complete new GPS.

And since I had the panels off, I used my air compressor to blow the sand and gravel that finds it's way into all the nooks and crannies under the panels. Put the panels back on, and waxed the bike.

It sure looked pretty today when I went to the Damascus House, Trader Joes and Costco.

It rains tomorrow, so the bike looking pretty won't last.

Chris

 

[nickrides]

Polished my windscreen with Novus Plastic polishing compound.
Looks like new!
Nick
2104 C-14

 

[chrismpero]

The family went back home after Christmas, so in the past couple days, I've been able to catch up on things.

I knew I'd traveled a few miles last year ...not quite 15,000...but I didn't put that thought alongside my oil change schedule. Looks like I went about 10K on the oil. The bike doesn't use any, but it was longer than I wanted to do. So the oil was changed. I had a nagging leak in the rear tire, so when the kids went back to their homes, I put the tire into the bathtub. The puncture was extremely small...but was still a puncture. I did a mushroom plug repair on it, and it seems to be holding air.

The bike was filthy. It doesn't make sense to wash it all the time in the winter because of the rain. But I had to pull some panels off to replace the power cord on my Garmin Zumo XT. So the bike got washed and the power cord replaced. Looks like I'll have to do it again. Even though I had power to the pins on the mount, it didn't show a charge on the display. So Garmin is sending me a complete new GPS.

And since I had the panels off, I used my air compressor to blow the sand and gravel that finds it's way into all the nooks and crannies under the panels. Put the panels back on, and waxed the bike.

It sure looked pretty today when I went to the Damascus House, Trader Joes and Costco.

It rains tomorrow, so the bike looking pretty won't last.

Chris

How do you mount the Zumo? Factory accessory or a Garmin mount? TYIA

Chris

 

[2andblue]

The family went back home after Christmas, so in the past couple days, I've been able to catch up on things.

I knew I'd traveled a few miles last year ...not quite 15,000...but I didn't put that thought alongside my oil change schedule. Looks like I went about 10K on the oil. The bike doesn't use any, but it was longer than I wanted to do. So the oil was changed. I had a nagging leak in the rear tire, so when the kids went back to their homes, I put the tire into the bathtub. The puncture was extremely small...but was still a puncture. I did a mushroom plug repair on it, and it seems to be holding air.

The bike was filthy. It doesn't make sense to wash it all the time in the winter because of the rain. But I had to pull some panels off to replace the power cord on my Garmin Zumo XT. So the bike got washed and the power cord replaced. Looks like I'll have to do it again. Even though I had power to the pins on the mount, it didn't show a charge on the display. So Garmin is sending me a complete new GPS.

And since I had the panels off, I used my air compressor to blow the sand and gravel that finds it's way into all the nooks and crannies under the panels. Put the panels back on, and waxed the bike.

It sure looked pretty today when I went to the Damascus House, Trader Joes and Costco.

It rains tomorrow, so the bike looking pretty won't last.

Chris

Even though the shine of your machine will not last it does feel nice for those few days.

Good deal on Garmin.

 

[derekpriester5839]

Should help your neck angle and wrists. Any chance to try them out yet?

Couple of short rides around town. Nothing too far from home yet. Definite improvement for me for the shorter trips. Before the risers, My fingers were going a bit numb after a while.

 

[S Smith]

How do you mount the Zumo? Factory accessory or a Garmin mount? TYIA

Chris

@chrispero
I'm using a RAM handle bar mount that the XT Mountint Plate attaches to. This places it slightly above the left side controls. Power is connected to an aftermarket power distribution fuse box under right side fairing. I think you are somewhat nearby - I'm sure we can arrange to meet up so you can see it. Contact me off forum.

 

[chrismpero]

@chrispero
I'm using a RAM handle bar mount that the XT Mountint Plate attaches to. This places it slightly above the left side controls. Power is connected to an aftermarket power distribution fuse box under right side fairing. I think you are somewhat nearby - I'm sure we can arrange to meet up so you can see it. Contact me off forum.

Thanks man. Yea I'm in Ledyard. Will definitely wanna meet up this season.

 

[pilgrim]

Valves adjusted.
Coolant flushed.

gixerhp can provide the details, he did it.

 

[ZG/ZN Kim]

2012 with 75,000 miles, nothing huge :
-Lube and adjust throttle cable, disassemble at throttle grip to lube
-Front fork fluid(7W) and seals, also inspect Race Tech valving to ensure all is good
-Flush all brake and clutch fluids
-TPMS batteries, will try to do myself, back up plan will be to send to Fred
-Gonna redo the clearcoat on the tank. Purchased a "more scratch resistant urethane". There is a slight chance of this going bad
-Front pads, and clean the calipers. Had a slight pulse late last year.
-Maybe replace the 5 year old battery, on the fence right now

 

[jmilazzo]

I bought a Corbin modular seat. Also going to get the 15k inspection (minus the values) done.

 

[croach1776]

Added two small convex mirrors for fuller coverage of whats trying to sneak up behind me and a deer whistle. I have used these in the past and
have passed a herd of deer that stopped to determine where I was coming from. Riding it till it hits reserve so I can try the mechanical fix to the
fuel level sensor and also replace washers on petcock to see if that helps with very minor gas leak. Got my Soupy lowering links. Will drop them off at the shop and schedule a time for install. I think I will attempt to adjust the center stand myself. They should be able to adjust the side stand for me.

 

[2andblue]

Just starting to take plastic off this afternoon:

1. Valve Clearance Inspection / Adjustment
2. Spark Plugs
3. Coolant Change
4. OEM Air Filter
5. Healtech Quickshifter
6. Penske going in for Rebuild

If idle is good after valve clearance adjustment will likely skip the sync.

Finally got to the cylinder head cover today; work (fortunate to be busy), chores / priorities have delayed progress.

Quite the job; took plenty of disassembly pictures but given my sporadic time to wrench I suspect final assembly will be a bit challenging having forgotten the sequence to primarily wiring and that lovely rubber blanket and cowling.

Wayne