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Was going to go out for a blast today but I thought I'd better give the bike a once over as its not been out for a month. Started up and oil warning came up. Great. I also looked over the tyres and was shocked at how low the tread was, still very much legal but the rear is really badly squared off too. Its sunny here in the Midlands but still damp and I just wouldn't have the confidence. With all things considered, I made the mature choice for once, back in the house, gear off and make a brew ;-)
So new shoes time and this will be my first time on anything 2 wheels. I currently have the Anakee Adventure on, not sure what to make of them apart from the noise making think a wheel bearing had gone in the early days. I am a touring guy, long trip on tarmac only, 2 up a lot of the time. I know this is going to open a can of worms but if people have a recommendation, I'd appreciate it. Also, I have no preferred place to get them done so anywhere reasonable to Birmingham?
As the low oil warning came up, I thought I'd better go for an oil and filter change as the bike has done approx. 4k miles since I bought the bike in April. I'm more than capable to do this myself. Some research has suggest Motul 7100 5w-40 oil and suitable K&N Filter. If someone wants to point me in another direction I'm all ears!
Thanks all
Was going to go out for a blast today but I thought I'd better give the bike a once over as its not been out for a month. Started up and oil warning came up. Great. I also looked over the tyres and was shocked at how low the tread was, still very much legal but the rear is really badly squared off too. Its sunny here in the Midlands but still damp and I just wouldn't have the confidence. With all things considered, I made the mature choice for once, back in the house, gear off and make a brew ;-)
So new shoes time and this will be my first time on anything 2 wheels. I currently have the Anakee Adventure on, not sure what to make of them apart from the noise making think a wheel bearing had gone in the early days. I am a touring guy, long trip on tarmac only, 2 up a lot of the time. I know this is going to open a can of worms but if people have a recommendation, I'd appreciate it. Also, I have no preferred place to get them done so anywhere reasonable to Birmingham?
As the low oil warning came up, I thought I'd better go for an oil and filter change as the bike has done approx. 4k miles since I bought the bike in April. I'm more than capable to do this myself. Some research has suggest Motul 7100 5w-40 oil and suitable K&N Filter. If someone wants to point me in another direction I'm all ears!
Thanks all
