My new to me 2013 came home last night. Bike has 2,600 miles on the clock but hasn't been ridden much the last couple years as the owner had health problems preventing him from riding.
Here are my maintenance plans:
1. Change oil and filter, hasn't been done since 600 mile change.
2. Change air filter. Colorado is a dusty climate and even though bike has been stored inside I figure it is cheap.
3. Service chain.
4. Check tires (they are in good shape externally).
5. Check all fluid levels.
6. Clean battery terminals if needed.
Anything I am missing? Thanks Jim
(04-24-2018, 08:52 PM)glenncal1_imp Wrote: [ -> ]My new to me 2013 came home last night. Bike has 2,600 miles on the clock but hasn't been ridden much the last couple years as the owner had health problems preventing him from riding.
Here are my maintenance plans:
1. Change oil and filter, hasn't been done since 600 mile change.
2. Change air filter. Colorado is a dusty climate and even though bike has been stored inside I figure it is cheap.
3. Service chain.
4. Check tires (they are in good shape externally).
5. Check all fluid levels.
6. Clean battery terminals if needed.
Anything I am missing? Thanks Jim
Nice looking bike, Jim. When I got my 2013 home, I took it to the dealership and had the brake and clutch fluids replaced. They are hygroscopic, so even without use, at 4-5 years they are probably ready. Relatively cheap peace-of-mind.
The paint looks really good in that light.
Having never seen a 2013 in person, how does the red compare to the 2017 red?
The 2017 is brighter/ lighter with more metal flake.
Jim, the battery may be discharged and not worth saving, so you may want to budget for a fresh one. It's peace of mind. And I agree with the brake/clutch fluid flush. Hope to see you on the roads around here!
Beautiful bike, and I agree with everything others have previously said. If it was my bike, I would check the date of manufacture of the bike, and the tires, in order to figure out how old the tires are. Most tire manufacturers recommend tire replacement based on age, from 6 to 10 years. That can vary significantly, depending on what conditions the tires are exposed to, proper storage/inflation, and the compound of the rubber. While the tread might look good, the sidewalls should be inspected for any sign of dry rot and small cracks. Your tires may be perfectly fine for several more years, but better to be safe and inspect carefully.
According to the owners manual, the tires should be good for 10 years if not exposed to elements etc. This bike has been stored inside and I inspected them carefully for any signs of damage and they look good.
I have to stop at the dealer tomorrow to pick up some oil (gonna use Honda 10-30 for now) and will ask what they would charge for the flush of the brakes and clutch fluids. Thanks for that suggestion. It is very dry in Colorado but after 5 years a change can't hurt.
Good find. And you're on the right path with the maintenance but I agree that the battery may be a lost cause if it's original. Mine just gave up the ghost last fall after it's fourth season ('14 DLX) and it was on a battery tender most of the time. You're only mistake was mentioning what oil you're going to use. About 30 pages from now you'll be sorry.
What a pretty bike!
Yep, changing fluids includes brakes and clutch as well as oil. Fork oil not a bad idea. Battery smart move.
Good choice in bikes, ride it. Red is by far the bast looking color.