ljustman
First Time Bike Owner
Hello; I have had my 81 XS650 for a couple of years. I rode it pretty regularly in 2016, but just didn't get the opportunity enough this year. This is my first bike, and she has definitely been a bit neglected. I want to use the XS650 as a way to learn to work on things some too (with the help of a buddy who said he'd come by and make sure I don't screw anything up ). I'm looking for recommendations / links to help me get started.
I definitely want to:
- Put new tires on. Recommendations on what to get?
- Redo basically anything rubber.... I have a few things with minor leaks... some cracking... looking for tips on what I need and where to get it.
- New clutch/brake lines
Other help:
- Not sure if my brakes are due... they had plenty of stopping power the couple of times I got on the bike last year
- Tips on anything else that is common sense, because I am a total newbie?
- I need to get a jack to get the bike up off the ground for work and winter storage... recommendations on a solid one that doesn't brake the bank
Thanks in advance for any and all help with whichever of these points you can help out with!
I definitely want to:
- Put new tires on. Recommendations on what to get?
- Redo basically anything rubber.... I have a few things with minor leaks... some cracking... looking for tips on what I need and where to get it.
- New clutch/brake lines
Other help:
- Not sure if my brakes are due... they had plenty of stopping power the couple of times I got on the bike last year
- Tips on anything else that is common sense, because I am a total newbie?
- I need to get a jack to get the bike up off the ground for work and winter storage... recommendations on a solid one that doesn't brake the bank
Thanks in advance for any and all help with whichever of these points you can help out with!