Bit of advice ref priority of things to do

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BigVeeGrin
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Bit of advice ref priority of things to do

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Ok guys, here's the story. NEver intended to keep her for more than a year, being my first bike back after 10 years or so. But, now don't want to ever part and been learning to do my own stuff and done the basic servicing (oil, filters, plugs, pads, fluids etc etc.) and picked up a huge amount of knowledge off you all. :thumbup: However, where to next? I want to plan my time wisely :)

Got Benny's list of preferred mods but with a Workshop Day coming up I thought I'd ask for your advice based on the life of the old girl. If you were me what would to do next? This is where my lack of experience comes in. :oops:

W reg, 32k miles, 6 previous owners, me for the last 3.5 years and ridden through the winter. And she's black, obviously the most cherishable colour of all.

Things that I know have been done since I've had it - either me or the spanner man:
Manual CCTs, valve clearances at 24k'ish. Front and rear wheel bearings. Chain and sprockets, new cush drive rubbers. Carbs balanced. Exhaust studs and new downpipe clamps. The rest? Who knows.

My list, aside from cosmetic stuff and dreaming looks like this:

Head bearing - check/replace. There is black discolouring on the yoke and there is a noticeable clonk every know and then, more at manoeuvring speed, although might this be down to poor, thin oil in the forks?

Fork oil/springs/overhauls - never been done to my knowledge and suspension and set up confuses me to bits! This one for the workshop day? Would I need new springs after all this time?

Rear suspension linkage bearings and swinger regrease

Carbs - removal and clean up and balance. This part kind of looks a bit complex and scary as I've never touched one before!

Brake lines - still the originals. Want to replace with stainless ones. Workshop day job? Although I'm thinking you would do the forks before the brakes?

New pipes - still got standard, had some Vipers when I got it but they rubbed the swingarm. Do you need to fiddle with the carbs if you do this?

Valve check - have a misfire and big clonk from the rear pot at times, when they did the cct I asked for the guy to look at it and he reckoned it may have a stiff/bent valve? No idea myself. Also oil is seeping from the valve cover gasket so will need to replace that at some point.

Starter - the contacts etc under the rubber boot are corroded badly so will need some attention, new bits

Clutch?

Missed anything? With limited time and dosh, just want to tap into your experience and make sure I spend both in the best way poss. Cheers :thumbup:
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Re: Bit of advice ref priority of things to do

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sounds like the old girl needs some lovin buddy. you've got a good list there, sort out the serious issues first(the things that could break or seize) then i'd do suspension and then brakes. thats just me, i'm sure someone who knows what there talking about will give you better advice.
to overhaul the forks you need
hyperpro progressive springs or similar £90
new quality fork oil
probably best putting on new fork seals while your at it
i'd also suggest the rear spacer mod if you haven't already done it, sharpens up the handling no end.
good luck with it matey :thumbup:
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