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Bike is going to shop soon ,I have done oil and rear end change,looking at brake and clutch fliud change,nrake pads front and back.Progessive springs up front ,lube all cables tune up and steering bearing.Anything else you guys can think I may need to do? :help:
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... just curious, what do you call "tune up"??? TIA
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Add check battery fluid if appropriate. Make sure speedometer cable gets lubricated. Other than that, tire pressure and lights.

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I guess plugs,for a tune up.
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One other thing I forgot. A bit of lithium lube on the pins for brake and clutch levers.

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Do a search on AVA forum for ignition switch harness,and follow the checks,if you have not already done that.I would also change the shock oil,if you still have the original air shocks,I went to a 5w-20 synthetic,which made a big difference from the original. :thmup:
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Thanks ,I going to change to Progressive shocks on front ,all ready on the back.
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Tune up should always include, plugs & carb synching.
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... when it comes to tune-ups, I see a common thought is plugs...

Why not just use iridium plugs and be done with it? Appreciate thoughts.... TIA
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Thanks ,that is what I,m thinking too.
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I have one thing you need to add, a fat wallet. :rolling:
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Post by HMB Don »

After you get the bike back

Add
lube kick stand pivot bolt
Adj and lube cruse control cable (it's simple after you remove the faring)
fuel filter
diff fluid change 180cc

You'll be ready for a couple of years of riding!
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