1150GS out of storage

[dubster]

Hi Gents. 1150GS been stored for a couple of years, has been fired up once in that time about 12 months ago. Now working my way slowly but surely through a 12K service, looking forward to getting some miles in over the summer

Oil was changed before storage. Am I right in thinking no need for another change after two years? Sorry if it's a daft question! Also, considering she's been sitting idle for a length of time, anything else worth double checking outside the usual service items?

 

[david306]

Just get on it and drive it. I would not worry too much. Should be fine its a GS after all.

 

[DrFarkoff]

Brake and clutch fluid worth changing to be honest!

Especially! if its the Servo ABS!

 

[dubster]

Just get on it and drive it. I would not worry too much. Should be fine its a GS after all. ��

Believe me, I'm practically counting down the hours until Monday's MOT!

Brake and clutch fluid worth changing to be honest!

Especially! if its the Servo ABS!

That'll be next on the list

Still have an issue with a sticking piston in the rear calliper, have completely rebuilt the seals but no joy. New strategy is to give it a few thousand miles of use and see what happens

 

[david306]

That could be the pad pin. Over time it wears a hard to spot dip which can stop the brake working well. 6 quid replacement

 

[dubster]

That could be the pad pin. Over time it wears a hard to spot dip which can stop the brake working well. 6 quid replacement

Sorry not sure which part you mean (genuinely)... is it 11?

Cheers

 

[Madmountainman]

Yup, 11. You can get stainless replacements… much better.

 

[dubster]

Yup, 11. You can get stainless replacements… much better.

From where please?

I AM really grateful for the pointer and am pretty convinced that must be the issue...

...but ffs that means I have to dismantle that fiddly arse shit again with my stupid feckin hobbit thumbs

 

[dubster]

Coming on nicely now...

Done:
new K60s
painted and fitted Neil's cylinder guards
sorted power for gps (my phone )
adjusted valves/rockers/fanbelt
waterproofed panniers with silicone

Still to do:
Brake/clutch fluids
Balance TBs
Remove crash bars
Refit sump guard
Replace the fiddly arse calliper pin
A few cold bevvies

 

[steadysteve]

From where please?

I AM really grateful for the pointer and am pretty convinced that must be the issue...

...but ffs that means I have to dismantle that fiddly arse shit again with my stupid feckin hobbit thumbs

Try Chris Shaw Stainless 01790 755515. He is on ebay also. hth

 

[dubster]

Cheers. Appreciated

 

[david306]

Sweet bike. Keep er lit. Brake fluid change is really handy with a vacuum pump if u have or can borrow one. For the seals clean them with a toothbrush then rub brake fluid around the seals with ur finger. Wipe off excess and reinstall ferodo pads. The oil will relube and soften any sticky rubber up for u.

 

[Japisbest]

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