I'm looking forward to riding with all you local folks! I went out and grabbed all the stuff I need for my first bit of maintenance.
WD-40 & Original Bike Spirits Chain Lube for cleaning and lubing the chain.
Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 (full synth) and WIX filter
I will likely run seafoam through with this last bit of gas before my next fill-up for good measure. The PO did let it sit for a couple months without stabilizer during the winter. The "coldness" has gone away mostly, but I'd like to be sure.
I have always used my parents' garage as my wife and I lived in an apartment, but now that I have my own I will get to do this all at home.
A couple questions:
1) Is switching to full synthetic ill-advised at 2200 miles? I converted my car @ 5,000, but I am unsure about a motorcycle engine.
2) The chain should have 1-1.5" of play/slack, correct?
3) Does this stand appear to have the correct dimensions? I was spoiled with my Vulcan's center stand so I have never had to use a stand (set) like this.
http://www.flyncycle.com/ProductDeta...3-BLK&CartID=1
Sorry for the possibly obvious questions but I was unable to find much information on these topics via search (and I did try, promise).
~Thanks again,
Devin