Service done !!!!!!!!!

[hovis]

Right ,
after managing to pick up a 1990 Revere with only 6500 miles on the clock owned by a elderly gent who rarely rode it or cleaned it ,i've just
changed the oil&filter,
changed the shaft oil,
set the tappets on both (front not easy to get at)thanks for the tip bill.
new air filter,
balanced carbs,
new plugs,
new coolant,
got a get a new pair of tyres,was thinking BT 45's any thoughts anyone ??
Would welcome any comments if any one can think of anything i've missed

Cheers Hovis

[derbyshirebill]

Just about covered it I think.
You might want to run some oil down the cables and grease the stands, gear change and brake lever.
If you're thinking about changing the fork oil you might want to try something just a bit thicker than 10 weight oil- to stop the front wheel flapping about. I found 30 weight oil too thick though.

Have fun
Bill

[hovis]

Thanks Bill,
was thinking about a set of progressive hagon springs,have used them in previous bikes to good effect,what do you think ?

Cheers Hovis

[derbyshirebill]

Not a clue. Suspension is mysterious. You could have a go- then let me know if it's an improvement, then I could have a go!

[Jake]

I've got the Hagon springs fitted to mine with 15w fork oil. I originally tried 20w oil but found that with the windscreen fitted, the bars twitched a little at speed on the motorway, so I reverted to 15w oil which made the front end stable.

I would say however, that once you've got the Hagon springs fitted, that you stiffen up the rear suspension slightly (pre-load and rebound) to match.

[hovis]

Hello Jake,
Thanks for that info,i've a small screen fitted and have just ordered the hagon springs complete with oil,i think the guy said they reccomend 10w fork oil,anyway i'll know soon enough,when i get them fitted and give them a try down my favourite twisty coast road i'll report back,

Hovis

[Jake]

Cheers, Hovis....

If you check out the Hagon application list you'll find that Hagon recommend 5w oil which is way too low a viscosity in my opinion! I even think that 10w is too light.

www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/FS_Apps_list.htm

I'd definitely recommend 15w fork oil because it cuts out excessive dive when braking. Also, as I say, once you've updated the fork springs, its a good idea to stiffen up the rear suspension to match. I did this by take the bike out on the road and through trial and error, gradually raising the rear suspension until it felt just right. Check your Haynes manual if you're not sure how to do this.

It's a bit fiddly to do, but it's worth making the effort so that the bike handles the way that you want it whether on twisty roads or on the motorway.

[hovis]

Jake,
your spot on mate,progressive springs came yesterday complete with 5w oil,i have not fitted them yet and wondered about that although i guess maybe because the springs are progressive and stiffer than stock this may compensate.
I've used Hagons to good effect on me previous bikes so i'll give it a go with the oil supplied and report back.Will be doing it tomorrow after i've been to Halfords to get a large allen key for the fork tops !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,

I'll keep you posted,

Thanks for your advice,greatly appreciated,

Hovis