Just got my curvy

[Mike2165]

Ok, just got my curvy, a '99 in yellow, and I need a few pointers. How often is recommended between oil changes? What other general/basic maintenance issues are there? I been running a car for years and only really just getting into bikes. Thanks for any help in advance.:D

[FreshAL]

Grab yourself a Haynes manual, it's all in there

[hovis]

4000 miles.
get a hyanes manual all the info is in there(i have one for sale £10 all in)
a fenda extenda is a must, also crash bungs are handy
post a piccy

ps........... where did you get the avator;)

pps i just relised who you are:smt045

ppps why did you not buy my bike?:rolleyes:

[SV225]

Congrats on picking the best shape and colour :smt045

Oil change is every 4000 miles. Does it have a fender extender? If so, this should stop the front cylinder cutting out in the wet. Not all bikes do this, but a lot do. Not a serious problem or anything, just annoying really but it's only a few quid for the extender.

[Mike2165]

Gimme a break Hovis, I got more of Eric than anyone else!!!! To be honest, if I had seen this site BEFORE I got my bike, Eric would have been gone. Avatar was just a pic I found then right click, saved, resized and posted. Once the bits I've got are on, I'll post a proper pic, there's one on my profile though.

[Viney]

Service every 4000miles (Oil and filter)


Daily checks
Tyre pressures (33f36r - Dependent on tyres but a good starting pint)
Oil
Chain tension/lubrication

Those are the basics. The haynes manual is very good for the routine check secion etc. Over time, you'll need to check brakes etc. If you are competent with a spanner then you can do the basics yourself and save a fortune.

[hovis]

Gimme a break Hovis, I got more of Eric than anyone else!!!! To be honest, if I had seen this site BEFORE I got my bike, Eric would have been gone. Avatar was just a pic I found then right click, saved, resized and posted.

its the wrong yellow though;)

[Mike2165]

Hope you mean the avatar Hovis! Not the bits I bought!

[hovis]

Hope you mean the avatar Hovis! Not the bits I bought!

yup........ the bits are the darker (& faster) yellow, will you be leaving the welsh dragons on the fairings?:smt077

also i dont think i have your adress, did u PM it to me, im waiting for a big box from the local shop

[Mike2165]

As a mark of respect for Eric, I will......anyway you promised 3bhp extra if they were on!!

[hovis]

As a mark of respect for Eric, I will......anyway you promised 3bhp extra if they were on!!

yup...........its true

[Mike2165]

Hovis PM'ed address