Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 1:29 pm
Thanks for the input, it reinforces my decision to go with the AGM. I've been riding with the headlight on and checked voltage when I get back- it's well over the 12.5 volts. I have a battery tender on it, but it looks like I don't need to worry about forgetting to hook it up unless it's setting for a long period.
Spent my Saturday riding around. went to a couple of events, got a few thumbs up and compliments, makes the work worthwhile.
Got my first 100 miles on it and did an oil change. Cleaned the filter. there wasn't much in it, a couple of small aluminum flakes (guessing I missed them after tapping some holes) and a small amount of the normal black goo. I got a little frustrated putting it back in place trying to get the chain on. I used a chopstick but still had problems. Maybe the later ones are easier, this one filter just barely fits through the hole in the side cover . I worked on it Saturday night for a little while, the covered it all up and came back Sunday morning and it went right on. I ended up using a long o/r pick with a 90 degree end to place the chain. I guess it's just a matter of getting the right combination.
I broke down and pulled my rear hub and recentered the sprocket as best I could. Much truer now, but not perfect. Do they usually run perfectly centered, or is there some variation? If they're usually perfect I'll need to get a new hub. The sprocket is already new.
Another issue is the paint around the gas filler starting to lift. I cut it back some and put some gas proof sealer on it. If that doesn't resolve it I may have to go to a body shop and have them clear coat it with a two part paint. Unfortunately it's hard to come by good DIY paint locally- good old California enviromental regulations.
Spent my Saturday riding around. went to a couple of events, got a few thumbs up and compliments, makes the work worthwhile.
Got my first 100 miles on it and did an oil change. Cleaned the filter. there wasn't much in it, a couple of small aluminum flakes (guessing I missed them after tapping some holes) and a small amount of the normal black goo. I got a little frustrated putting it back in place trying to get the chain on. I used a chopstick but still had problems. Maybe the later ones are easier, this one filter just barely fits through the hole in the side cover . I worked on it Saturday night for a little while, the covered it all up and came back Sunday morning and it went right on. I ended up using a long o/r pick with a 90 degree end to place the chain. I guess it's just a matter of getting the right combination.
I broke down and pulled my rear hub and recentered the sprocket as best I could. Much truer now, but not perfect. Do they usually run perfectly centered, or is there some variation? If they're usually perfect I'll need to get a new hub. The sprocket is already new.
Another issue is the paint around the gas filler starting to lift. I cut it back some and put some gas proof sealer on it. If that doesn't resolve it I may have to go to a body shop and have them clear coat it with a two part paint. Unfortunately it's hard to come by good DIY paint locally- good old California enviromental regulations.