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joeyo25 · 05-21-2008, 10:57 PM

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katoranger · 05-21-2008, 11:05 PM

It may be easier if you ordered another set of gear in her size too.

Actually it looks like you are doing pretty good. Wear some boots too.

If you plan to use it as a daily driver get some cheap rain gear too.

Allen

joeyo25 · 05-21-2008, 11:10 PM

I hope all the yellow's match up! Also guys, my bike should be delivered sometime this weekend...what should I have on hand waiting for assembly? Tools, loctite, oil etc. Please fill me in!

Thanks guys,

joeyo25

Dragon · 05-21-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyo25

I hope all the yellow's match up! Also guys, my bike should be delivered sometime this weekend...what should I have on hand waiting for assembly? Tools, loctite, oil etc. Please fill me in!

Thanks guys,

joeyo25

Enlist two strong guys to lift the bike up while you install the wheels. lol.

SpeedSouth · 05-21-2008, 11:14 PM

Congrats!

Tools, oil and loctite....sounds like you've about got 'er covered. You might add a lift/jack/pulley or friend of some sort to help lift the bike for installing the wheels....and maybe an energy/caffiene drink of your choice.

katoranger · 05-21-2008, 11:16 PM

Get your metric wrenches and sockets together mostly 8mm to 15mm with cover almost everything. Adjustable wrench, needle nose pliers, hammer, screwdrivers, engine oil, possible need air for tires, chain and cable lube, loctite, zip ties, duct tape?, electrical tape?, gas.

That should about cover it. I would get a fuel filter too and make sure you clean the tank before you put gas in it.

Drain out the shipping oil and fill with your preferred oil. 1.1 liters.

Allen

joeyo25 · 05-21-2008, 11:50 PM

What type of oil, and where can I get the fuel filter?

Mavrick · 05-22-2008, 01:04 AM

Yeah, I want to know what type of oil as well.

And dude, I'll trade my bike for yours. Mine is a bit more Yellow and would fit perfectly with your yellow scheme. lol

You're definately going to look like big bird. lol

red2003 · 05-22-2008, 07:37 AM

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What else would you guys recommend to a guy just starting out...keep in mind though that my wife is probably going to kill me when she finds out!

joeyo25

A new wife?

joeyo25 · 05-22-2008, 01:21 PM

Ouch...I think I'll pass. I love my wife... careful, she may read this!

Anyway, what kind of oil should I be using, and where is the best place to get it?

joeyo25

Death85e · 05-22-2008, 01:28 PM

Keep the wife just make sure she gets a toy of her own and maybe some flowers....heard woman like that sorta thing... 8O .
I use Shell Rotella 15-40 in my wifes and my Birds and it seems to be working great. I do live in a climate that gets pretty hot in the summer so you may have to go with something different depending on your climate.
Good luck and lots of pleasant fun rides!

red2003 · 05-22-2008, 01:28 PM

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Ouch...I think I'll pass. I love my wife... careful, she may read this!

joeyo25

Oops, sorry. BTW, I had that exact Z1R helmet last Summer when I dumped my bike at about 50 mph. It held up very well. Good choice.

Skip_200gy · 05-22-2008, 01:43 PM

I hope you still like the yellow bike in a year from now, otherwise you'll have to change your jacket and helmet too.

Go through the sticky note about the bike setup. I tell you, every little thing I skipped that I thought wasn't neccasary, bit my in the ar$$e when I least expected it.
Replace the oil.
Oil and grease everything.
Clean the tank!!!!!!!!!!!
Loctite loctite loctite , everything.
If possible, drain the brake fluid and replace with good quality.

TheBrainII · 05-22-2008, 02:17 PM

Yes, Loctite, as you can see the one in your pic nees some.....the heat sheild is falling off.

katoranger · 05-22-2008, 02:39 PM

The shell rotella 15w40 is good. Anything for 4stroke motorcycles is fine.
Car oil that doe NOT have the "energy conserving" start label on it.

10w40 is a good weight too.

Shell is available at walmart.

The fuel filter is available at most bike shops. Also a briggs and stratton lawnmower filter from home depot will even work.

Allen

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SpeedSouth Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 710	Congrats! Tools, oil and loctite....sounds like you've about got 'er covered. You might add a lift/jack/pulley or friend of some sort to help lift the bike for installing the wheels....and maybe an energy/caffiene drink of your choice. __________________ 2008 American Lifan LF200 GY-5 (930 km) - Sold 2007 Kawasaki EX250 - Sold 2006 Kawasaki EX650R - My new ride! 2005 Kawasaki EX250 - A new project
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Get your metric wrenches and sockets together mostly 8mm to 15mm with cover almost everything. Adjustable wrench, needle nose pliers, hammer, screwdrivers, engine oil, possible need air for tires, chain and cable lube, loctite, zip ties, duct tape?, electrical tape?, gas. That should about cover it. I would get a fuel filter too and make sure you clean the tank before you put gas in it. Drain out the shipping oil and fill with your preferred oil. 1.1 liters. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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Mavrick Join Date: May 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 101	Yeah, I want to know what type of oil as well. And dude, I'll trade my bike for yours. Mine is a bit more Yellow and would fit perfectly with your yellow scheme. lol You're definately going to look like big bird. lol __________________ Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
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joeyo25 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 121	I hope all the yellow's match up! Also guys, my bike should be delivered sometime this weekend...what should I have on hand waiting for assembly? Tools, loctite, oil etc. Please fill me in! Thanks guys, joeyo25
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Death85e Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: GreenRiver, Utah, ( 4x4 capitol of Utah ) Posts: 95	Keep the wife just make sure she gets a toy of her own and maybe some flowers....heard woman like that sorta thing... 8O . I use Shell Rotella 15-40 in my wifes and my Birds and it seems to be working great. I do live in a climate that gets pretty hot in the summer so you may have to go with something different depending on your climate. Good luck and lots of pleasant fun rides! __________________ Freedom is not free!!! But it is worth fighting for! Please give your prayers to our men and women that serve to keep our freedoms free.
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Skip_200gy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 66	color I hope you still like the yellow bike in a year from now, otherwise you'll have to change your jacket and helmet too. Go through the sticky note about the bike setup. I tell you, every little thing I skipped that I thought wasn't neccasary, bit my in the ar$$e when I least expected it. Replace the oil. Oil and grease everything. Clean the tank!!!!!!!!!!! Loctite loctite loctite , everything. If possible, drain the brake fluid and replace with good quality. __________________ 2008 Wonjan WJ200GY-B 2000-2004 Yamaha YZF-R6 '99-2000 Honda CBR400nc23 '94-'95 Honda CB650 '90-'93 Honda MT5 and MB5
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The shell rotella 15w40 is good. Anything for 4stroke motorcycles is fine. Car oil that doe NOT have the "energy conserving" start label on it. 10w40 is a good weight too. Shell is available at walmart. The fuel filter is available at most bike shops. Also a briggs and stratton lawnmower filter from home depot will even work. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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