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Hey. Name is Waldo. I am new to motorcycling and the 1997 Kawasaki 500 Is my first motorcycle. In advance I apologize for the lengthy post and dumb questions in advance.
That being said I plan on doing my own carb clean on my bike this week any recommended tools I will need that one might not expect ? I have a tool shed with most thing needed for house and car maintenance. not sure if there is special tool needed for a bike that I’m not aware of. Also should I buy the rebuild kit that comes with new gasket and jets and all good stuff like that to replace as I’m doing the clean? I the new owner and not sure if the owner before me really did what he said he did. I just don’t want to waste my money on something I don’t need and can put towards something I do. And what is the best stuff to actually clean it properly. I know there carb cleaner but I’ve seen some people say they use a mixture of things.
In reference to to blinkers. One of them is missing all other are attached but are not working they all seem to be connected. (Haven’t taken fairing off to completely check yet.) I personally don’t like them so if I order a new set that are universal are they easy to install or this bike funny when it comes to electric connections?
The bike front fairing is damaged. I noticed eBay has one at a cost more than I’m willing to pay but will if I have no choice. Is there a differentfront setup I can use and still keep the tach or able to install new ones I will still want to see my rpm, speed and and oil pressure light ect that won’t damage my pocket as much.
I bought a new radiator as well since the one on it seems to have never been replaced and I think on a bike from 97 it’s time to replace the unit along with hoses. I also going to change the oil and radiator fluid (duhh) and spark plug.
What are the best recommendations for tires. I plan on commuting on it to work which require some highway. And I also am going to be riding with friends
the kickstand seems to be damaged it rubbing against the chain something tells me thats not suppose to happen. It difficult for me to put it on the stand but I hand a friend help me and we managed to do so and it seemed to hold well as I left it like that for a good portion of the of the day. Although I Noticed that the back of my foot was hitting the kick stand and sometime got caught.
and I’m in reference to sprockets and chains. as I mentioned before I tend to use it for commute as well as ride along. I know it’s 500 and it can only do so much but what the best combination I really don’t want to lose-acceleration but don’t really want to give up my top end either hehe.
I’ve noticed there only one company that make headers for this bike. Beside that what the best exhaust to add to this bike I personally want it to sound as loud as possible.
I’ve ordered the brake pads is there anything else I need to check in then braking systems besides the lines.
sorry For being so jumpy but I was typing this as it was coming to mind. I might of forgotten a thing or two but when they come to mind I’ll add it. Or feel free to let me know as well. Again I thank anyone who contributes and helps me out. Being out there and riding it’s-great feeling and I would def love to learn how to take care of my own bike.
That being said I plan on doing my own carb clean on my bike this week any recommended tools I will need that one might not expect ? I have a tool shed with most thing needed for house and car maintenance. not sure if there is special tool needed for a bike that I’m not aware of. Also should I buy the rebuild kit that comes with new gasket and jets and all good stuff like that to replace as I’m doing the clean? I the new owner and not sure if the owner before me really did what he said he did. I just don’t want to waste my money on something I don’t need and can put towards something I do. And what is the best stuff to actually clean it properly. I know there carb cleaner but I’ve seen some people say they use a mixture of things.
In reference to to blinkers. One of them is missing all other are attached but are not working they all seem to be connected. (Haven’t taken fairing off to completely check yet.) I personally don’t like them so if I order a new set that are universal are they easy to install or this bike funny when it comes to electric connections?
The bike front fairing is damaged. I noticed eBay has one at a cost more than I’m willing to pay but will if I have no choice. Is there a differentfront setup I can use and still keep the tach or able to install new ones I will still want to see my rpm, speed and and oil pressure light ect that won’t damage my pocket as much.
I bought a new radiator as well since the one on it seems to have never been replaced and I think on a bike from 97 it’s time to replace the unit along with hoses. I also going to change the oil and radiator fluid (duhh) and spark plug.
What are the best recommendations for tires. I plan on commuting on it to work which require some highway. And I also am going to be riding with friends
the kickstand seems to be damaged it rubbing against the chain something tells me thats not suppose to happen. It difficult for me to put it on the stand but I hand a friend help me and we managed to do so and it seemed to hold well as I left it like that for a good portion of the of the day. Although I Noticed that the back of my foot was hitting the kick stand and sometime got caught.
and I’m in reference to sprockets and chains. as I mentioned before I tend to use it for commute as well as ride along. I know it’s 500 and it can only do so much but what the best combination I really don’t want to lose-acceleration but don’t really want to give up my top end either hehe.
I’ve noticed there only one company that make headers for this bike. Beside that what the best exhaust to add to this bike I personally want it to sound as loud as possible.
I’ve ordered the brake pads is there anything else I need to check in then braking systems besides the lines.
sorry For being so jumpy but I was typing this as it was coming to mind. I might of forgotten a thing or two but when they come to mind I’ll add it. Or feel free to let me know as well. Again I thank anyone who contributes and helps me out. Being out there and riding it’s-great feeling and I would def love to learn how to take care of my own bike.