noob mods

[mr-jeff]

Hi everyone,
I am a noob here and also a noob to the vtr world
I have had my first vtr for about a week now and i am loving every ride.
After reading lots of other peoples threads about their bikes i think i should join in the fun.
But before i spend silly amounts of money on cosmetic mods i thought I'd pick the brains of those in the know ( thats you lot )
My bike is a 99 model with just over 34k on the clock. It appears to be fairly unmolested other than a nice loud pair of leo vince carbon cans
So what i want to know is.....are there any things (parts or known faults) i should specifically check for or change before i start playing with the looks?
Any advice or tips greatfully received.
Cheers.

[carmanbikes]

CCT's will need work if they have not been sorted to manual or had the stopper mod

[mr-jeff]

There is nothing in the history to tell me either way!
How would i know if it had been done or needed doing?
Is it really obvious?

[Wicky]

Greetings

Have a read through this esp the part that covers 'Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications' *** Read Me for New Members *** > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 23&t=31345

and put the GrainStorm 2 gathering in your diary... http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 14&t=36154

[mr-jeff]

Greetings

Have a read through this esp the part that covers 'Bike Maintenance and Upgrades/Modifications' *** Read Me for New Members *** > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 23&t=31345

and put the GrainStorm 2 gathering in your diary... http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 14&t=36154

Wow thanks for that, i best get my reading head on !!!
Next job is to check the diary for grainstorm, that sounds like a bit of a grin
Cheers bud

[agentpineapple]

welcome jeff, have a good read thru, there's a handful of issues that need looking at, cam chain tensioners is a biggy.
but there's also the reg/rec, starter motor terminal, rear shock linkage, possible corrosion of the oil lines.
if your bikes been well looked after, some if all of these issues will have been addressed....