I did some late night spannering last night.
recently the bikes been running a tad lumpy at low speeds on constant throttle. tbh it's due a service. and it hasn't had a new air filter for a couple of years, add to that it's rather dusty over here. so I thought it best to check it over.
tank was rotated and rested on the rear subframe. found I had one airbox screw missing....
the airbox itself was clean with no build up of dust. but the filter is minging...
so hi flow filter ordered from the uk.
I've also got an oil filter on its way. and I bought 4ltrs of fuchs 4t 10w 40 semi from the Spanish version of Halfords for 29 euros, which I thought was rather reasonable.
I also fitted two new iridium sparkplugs. so now i'm just waiting on the parts before I can finish the service.
I've also noticed my chains starting to stretch. I've had it on for 12.000 miles, not sure if that's good or bad. I don't use a chain oiler. I just apply lube either before or after a ride.
once serviced I hope the bike runs a tad better.
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