Service Log

2014
Date Mileage Service Mechanic/Shop Price Notes
August 9, 2014 16,400 Initial inspection Ian Johnston $0 Battery dead; rear tire at 30% left, front at 40% left; rear tire: 20 PSI, front: 15 PSI; brake fluid dark-honey colored; chain quite slack, but clean; otherwise in excellent shape
August 9, 2014 16,400 Replaced battery Ian Johnston $90 Replaced with Interstate FAYTX9 AGM battery; had to add 1/2" wood spacer to make the battery tall enough; battery is marked June, 2014
August 10, 2014 16,400 Adjusted drive chain Ian Johnston $0 Required about a full turn of adjustment to hit ~25mm (range is 20-30mm)
August 10, 2014 16,400 Lubricated locks and pivot points Ian Johnston $0 Shift lever, brake lever, main ignition switch, fuel cap, seat release mechanism
August 10, 2014 16,400 Checked coolant level and condition Ian Johnston $0 Dark green and at the L mark; time to replace is soon
August 17, 2014 16,600 Adjusted fork spring preload Ian Johnston $0 Moved from 2 marks to 3 marks (less preload)
August 17, 2014 16,600 Adjusted TPS sensor position Ian Johnston $0 Bike is noticeably smoother at small throttle openings
August 17, 2014 16,600 Adjusted headlight angle Ian Johnston $0 Headlight was adjusted very low; is now about right
August 21, 2014 16,600 Installed swingarm spools Ian Johnston $18 none
August 24, 2014 16,600 Installed tank grips Ian Johnston $30 Used TechSpec Snake Skin pads
August 24, 2014 16,605 Replaced engine coolant Ian Johnston $20 Used Engine Ice coolant
October 10, 2014 16,978 Lubricated drive chain Ian Johnston $0
October 10, 2014 16,978 Lubricated front brake lever pivot Ian Johnston $0
November 9, 2014 17,053 Installed Powerlet 12v socket Ian Johnston $30 Installed in angle-aluminum bracket u-bolted to the handlebars.
2015
January 3, 2015 17,149 Lubed and adjusted drive chain Ian Johnston $0 Required 1/4 turn adjustment
July 26, 2015 17,888 Lubed and adjusted drive chain Ian Johnston $0 No adjustment required
2016
January 9, 2016 17,984 Rebuilt rear master cylinder and brake caliper Ian Johnston $27 Brake system was removed from bike to diagnose lack-of-pressure problem; replaced all rubber parts and seals
January 9, 2016 17,984 Replaced rear brake line Ian Johnston $35 Used Galfer braided stainless line
January 9, 2016 17,984 Replaced brake fluid and bled brake system Ian Johnston $5
February 9, 2016 18,050 Replaced front and rear tires Seattle Cycle Center $560 Installed Michelin Pilot Road 4 tires; 120/60-17 front and 160/60-17 rear.
2017
February 11, 2017 18,765 Lubricated drive chain Ian Johnston $0 Adjustment seemed good, but didn't measure.
August 6, 2017 19,352 Lubricated drive chain Ian Johnston $0 Tightened chain by 1/4 turn
August 8, 2017 19,352 Added ~400 ml motor oil Ian Johnston $0 Used Delo 400
August 8, 2017 19,354 Chain tension reduced and clutch free-play adjusted Seattle Cycle Center $0 Part of pre-purchase inspection


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