2011 vaquero maintenance

SUMMITRIC · 05-28-2021, 10:53 AM

So my bike has 4600kms(2800 miles) on it.

What major maintenance should be done, as it obviously sits quite a bit. Do wheel bearings need repacked, etc?

I am an automotive technician, and just had my second full knee replacement, so won't be riding for a few months....

redjay · 05-28-2021, 11:07 AM

I would say fluid changes if they have not been done already and fuel stabilizer if the bike is not going to be used. If you have a motorcycle jack maybe get the bike up off the floor. Remove the battery and charge it once a month or get a battery tender.
Your bike probably sits for 6 months of the year over winter so most of what I suggested you already do anyway ?

SUMMITRIC · 06-01-2021, 03:58 PM

yup... I do most of that anyway.

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05-28-2021, 11:07 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,928	I would say fluid changes if they have not been done already and fuel stabilizer if the bike is not going to be used. If you have a motorcycle jack maybe get the bike up off the floor. Remove the battery and charge it once a month or get a battery tender. Your bike probably sits for 6 months of the year over winter so most of what I suggested you already do anyway ?
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