Hello from Texas

[bethere62]

Hello, I just purchased a new to me 2012 super Tenere. It only has 770 miles on it. Would you guys please let me know what maintenance should I do before I start to ride it regularly?
Thanks!

 

[2112]

::004:: from the UK ::008::





Don't worry, some clever people will be along soon with an answer to your question...

 

[barkingllizard]

congrats, bethere62, with a simple hello and follow the owners manual.....

 

[klunsford]

::004:: from Oklahoma! The first thing I do when I buy a new to me bike is change the oil and in this case the rear drive fluid. Use some good full synthetic in both. That always gave me peace of mind. that will get you rolling for a start.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Welcome from North Texas! Congrats on the new ride.

 

[bethere62]

Thanks guys for you responses. I am looking forward to exploring the unbeaten path here in North Texas and beyond.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Change the oil and follow the owners manual and you should be in great shape. With that few miles on a battery it may have been allowed to go flat so don't be surprised if it doesn't live too long. But I'd run it till it dies.


Welcome aboard.

 

[Juan]

Welcome from Malta.

 

[Derekj]

Oil, oil filter and air filter. Then I hand wash every part of the bike including the spokes. This easy I get to familiarize myself with the bike and can check for damage and lose spokes. Finally, I suggest using small zip ties to tie your spokes together on both rims. This ensures that they stay together if one breaks and will not damage the rest of the bike. Enjoy your ride.

 

[bethere62]

Thanks again guys. Zip ties on the spokes? I remember using wire on my spokes back in the mid 70s. Now zip ties? That's even better. I love progress.

 

[Madhatter]

texas covers a lot of area, what part of the state do you live, and welcome to the fun.

 

[Velvet]

::004:: from New Mexico!


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[Kwatters]

Looks like you need to finish the break in.

 

[bethere62]

Madhatter, I live in Arlington Texas. Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Dogdaze]

::004:: From Zurich. Listen to what the others have advised per maintenance and you should be good.