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Posted by chief
 - August 20, 2011, 16:50:59 PM

Yep, TIRES!  normal stuff... check fluid levels, air pressure etc.

Posted by jason.andrew
 - August 12, 2011, 16:33:54 PM

Thanks Troll!

Posted by Troll
 - August 12, 2011, 13:44:25 PM

MSF has a checklist called t-clocs...TIRES.(can't say enough about tires)..controls (includes the brake fluid level in the clutch master, too).....lights...chassis (includes final drive...change the 200 ml. of oil, easy job), and lastly, stands. A drop of oil on your control pivots, and on the side stand bolt will work wonders... Don't forget to check the coolant level, and be sure the oil is full. I have a K&N air filter in mine (and everything else I own), so take a peek at yours and decide to clean it (if possible) or replace it if it's a paper one.

P.S. the air filter is on the LEFT side....

Posted by jason.andrew
 - August 12, 2011, 13:32:32 PM

Hey Everybody,

So i purchased my 1999 Drifter 1500 this past may and have absolutely loved it. I bought the bike with just over 21K miles on it and from a man who ran the bike on Amsoil Synthetic 20W-50 only. Living in Chicago, I probably ride my clutch more than most other riders, and feel like i am a littler harder on my Drifter than i would like to be. A lot of starting and stopping, hard bumps and pot holes, and acceleration. I haven't had any problems with her so far, putting almost 800 miles on the bike, but i am about to go on my first extended road trip and want to know if there is anything i should be checking before going on such a journey. I checked my oil and charged up the battery on the tender, but am afraid i may miss something that will leave me screwed on the side of the Indiana turnpike.

I am looking for advice and wisdom from all of you experienced drifter riders out there. I dont wanna take such a wonderful piece of motorcycle mechanics and blow her up due to some stupid oversight.

Thanks!

-Jason
Chicago

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