What should I have checked before Custer trip?

[unwind2]

I will be making an appointment with the dealer to change the oil and filter before the Custer trip. This is all I have ever had done to the bike (besides new tires and debaffled pipes :)). It has 18,252 miles on it.

What else should I have him check/ change/lube? :-/
Thanks in advance for all the advice. ;)

[ringadingh]

Nancy; You should check over the whole bike for fluids, brake pads etc, I just replaced my rear brake pads after 20,000 miles and I see your getting close to that. there is a post ongoing where guys are talking about maintenance and stuff, check it out.
http://kawanow.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rallymaintenance

[Cajunrider]

Change the final drive oil, how are your tires? Have you had the swingarm and drive shaft greased?

[ballast]

I will be making an appointment with the dealer to change the oil and filter before the Custer trip. This is all I have ever had done to the bike (besides new tires and debaffled pipes :)). It has 18,252 miles on it.

What else should I have him check/ change/lube? :-/
Thanks in advance for all the advice. ;)

You read my mind. I am in exactly the same situation. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[watchman]

Your bike is almost 2 years old, I would also go ahead and have the antifreeze, brake, clutch fluids and fork oil changed before the trip. Be sure to replace the air breather if your still running a paper filter. And if you don't have a cruise control now would be a good time to have one installed. It will be nice to have on the trip especially if running boring interstates. Also a drink holder is nice so you can keep some water handy and have a drink on the road.

[redeye]

A Grasshopper rider's Back Rest & Hiway pegs are in order for long trips. When installed, you will have a comfortable 70 mph lounge chair on the Interstate.

[biscuitsngravy]

Unwind2: Check out this website. I gives a listing of things you might want to take with you. It's almost as good as Trip's list. Dave/BnG

[coacha]

Check you wallet for $$ before doing any maintenance... lol.

[trip]

What CoachA suggests is right.....start with the money......LOL.

[lw]

I'm sure there is an online manual somewhere, but because I'm too lazy to go find a link for it to include in this post, I scanned the three page maintenance schedule from my Kaw service manual. Here is what Ma Kaw says needs to be checked and at what interval.
Disclaimer: Some assembly required, your actual mileage may vary, not valid in conjunction with any other offer, use at your own risk, objects in mirror are closer than they appear. ;)

Maint Schedule-
http://rides.webshots.com/album/570863686EkQiRh

I just had the 15K service done, albeit 2000 miles late. My rear tire might be iffy by June; and if so it will be replaced pre-trip along with a fresh oil change.

[reaper]

Unwind2: Check out this website. I gives a listing of things you might want to take with you. It's almost as good as Trip's list. Dave/BnG
Just curious...what website ? ???
Or am I just blind http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif and don't see the link? :-/

[mrfuni]

This is a good read in preparation for the trip or as a friendly reminder:

http://piratesk12site.net/SAFETY~1.htm

Be safe..Joe