Hi from Brisvegas

[Kiwifruit]

l know oils can be a can of worms but l have used that Gulf Western Syn X 3000 for 50,000 kms or more. Change every 5000 kms. Nice gear changes. Good value.
Grogs Idea......  he must own the well.

[T 24]

Got Hayne's as well, they suggest brake, clutch and fuel lines to be changed every 5 years

Check them. How often do you change those lines to your car? After 20 years? 30 years?
It's a bit different thing if you want "tune" your bike with new lines.

[DZ]

Got Hayne's as well, they suggest brake, clutch and fuel lines to be changed every 5 years

Check them. How often do you change those lines to your car? After 20 years? 30 years?
It's a bit different thing if you want "tune" your bike with new lines.

Very valid - I guess I like doing things "by the book". On first glance they look great, so I probably just get her running and ride more and only fix things as needed 

[grog]

DZ, thats a good plan. Change all the fluids, re grease swing arm and head eventually, bearings will be fine. Tyres, chain n sprockets need to be good. Pull the fuel pump, have a look then decide. Under tank will be corroded, clean it up and spray your choice of protectant. Lube everything that moves, levers, brake pedal etc. After that, checkout the new 14 owners list, tells how to adjust all, TPS, throttle cables etc. Makes a great bike ride perfect, they are a superb ride. Mine still amazes me years later and lots of other bikes ridden. They just dont do anything wrong, every other bike in my life, many, had a fault. Cant think of one, anyone else fault 14? Sorry just one fault, would love 50 more bhp and 4k revs, being greedy. One day ill fix that problem. 

[DZ]

Thanks mate,

Appreciate all suggestions and after reading more on the forum I do think getting her on the road without overthinking it is the way to go. Already busy all weekends in Jan but will get all parts needed and tackle it on a weekend in Feb.

Think the tyres are gone though, you can see the rubber being dry and showing veins like dry clay soil...

Got a couple more questions that I will post and definitely let you know when she is running again.


Cheers,
Dan

[grog]

Just ask when needed mate. I like to think i know 14 stuff but often get shot down, just always someone on here with great answers. There are some absolute geniuses.

[DZ]

Just ask when needed mate. I like to think i know 14 stuff but often get shot down, just always someone on here with great answers. There are some absolute geniuses.

Thanks mate and the strength is also a weakness of any community - great pool of knowledge but opinions are also a source of great controversy

Did notice you suggesting a Repco OF but wonder if there is any list (and suppliers) available for the 1400 for other parts like AF, FF etc. in OZ or do we just have to wing it??

Cheers,
Dan

[Big Geordi]

DZ, thats a good plan. Change all the fluids, re grease swing arm and head eventually, bearings will be fine. Tyres, chain n sprockets need to be good. Pull the fuel pump, have a look then decide. Under tank will be corroded, clean it up and spray your choice of protectant. Lube everything that moves, levers, brake pedal etc. After that, checkout the new 14 owners list, tells how to adjust all, TPS, throttle cables etc. Makes a great bike ride perfect, they are a superb ride. Mine still amazes me years later and lots of other bikes ridden. They just dont do anything wrong, every other bike in my life, many, had a fault. Cant think of one, anyone else fault 14? Sorry just one fault, would love 50 more bhp and 4k revs, being greedy. One day ill fix that problem. 

U wouldn't like having an extra 40/50bhp on your 14 its no fun!!

[T 24]

100 extra hp is fun, but not necessary. Keep it stock

[VladTepes]

Hi @DZ



Whereabouts in North Brissie are you? I'm at Bracken Ridge.

I might have a few bits and bobs lying around that may be of use (bits I've blinged on mine) I'll have a look.


Mike

[VladTepes]

Also make sure to check out the DOWNLOADS section in the top menu of the forum - there are all sorts of workshop manuals etc there that'll come in handy for you!

[DZ]

Thanks Mike,

Certainly heaps to explore and I am in Aspley. At this stage I just need time to get her running again and will take from there 


Cheers,
Dan

[GSX1400Convert]

Welcome DZ, there's a number of Brissy blokes on here. Maybe we should all get together?

[DZ]

Hi @GSX1400Convert ,

Thought there would be some regular catch-ups, let me know where they are.

If not we can start up a no-nonsense, no-expectations and no-bs Sunday morning coffee once a month with an optional ride...

Just need until Feb-ish to get her running, sadly no more free weekends in Jan.

Cheers,
Dan

[GSX1400Convert]

Sounds good. Let's work on it ..... Sunday 9th 11am Story Bridge Hotel?