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I found that putting cheapy blanket then a bike cover over that really helped the cold starts.

I'm running the Shinko 005, which is a sport-tour tire. They make an 003 for sport riding, and also a soft-compound 003 as well. I'm not totally sure what the difference is between them, but they have a pretty good website describing their details. The 005 would certainly make for an interesting track day!

Quote: Originally Posted by stickboy If there is any fluid coming out of that box, it would be gas. That means you have a problem with your carburetors and they most likely need to be cleaned. How is the bike running? Is it sluggish at all? On another note, do you find that you have "too much" oil in the bike now? Looking at the sight glass on the lower right side of the engine, can you see the oil level, or does it just...

nice bike...and i know i cant leave well enough alone either

Ok, i'll try to take a look at some of the cateyes, what is the exact part or description of the part? where did you get it? ebay?

Quote: Originally Posted by Stormdragon It's a good idea to lube your chain after the wash as well. If my bike is dirty enough to actually wash, it probably needs the chain cleaned anyway So yeah, I do all my chain maintenance at the same time

If it's not radiator coolant, it might be brake fluid. These bikes have brake fluid in the brake master cylinders that might need checking too. A loose brake line or a cracked fitting can leak a surprising amount of fluid. Avoid getting brake fluid on paint as it will strip it down to bare metal. I used to live in El Cajon til 6 years ago.

Just be sure that you wait to check the oil until all the oil has drained back down if you just turned the engine off. Also as already mentioned have the bike on level ground and hold it in the upright position just like you were riding it. If you check/add oil while it's on the side stand you will probably over fill it.

Dude that sucks! It's so difficult finding a shop that you can trust; I never take the shop that I go to for granted. At the very least, take your receipt showing the mileage of your bike and the dirty oil filter; tell them to give you a new filter since you paid for one. BrianT : Actually, no 600 mile service includes a valve check. As the shop that I bought/took my Z1000 to for it's 600 mile service said, "...it's a...

Quote: Originally Posted by NCDave plus you can bend your valves when you start it if the cylinder is full of gas. Can't compress it and it causes all kinds of problems. Luckily i did not damage too serious!