Maintenance

[ribbert]

While doing my pre trip maintenance I noticed some minor throttle cable fraying at the carbies. Not enough to worry about or expect failure or rush out and buy replacements, but I had new ones hanging on the wall. So I replaced them anyway. Cleaned up and lubed the twist grip. Wow!  The light feel of the new cables was dramatic, even though I regularly lubed my old ones.
This  lightness on the throttle was like adding 20hp to the bike when riding through the gears.
I also replaced the standard pads on the rear with EBC HH ones and bled the system. I now had much better feel with the rear brake. I like the FZR brake, I always felt the standard FJ one was too efficient.
I removed and lubed clutch and brake levers and had several weeks earlier removed, thoroughly washed and lubed the visor mechanism on my helmet.
I added that last bit of sweetness to it all with a carb sync and engine mount lube.
The bike is now purring.
Changed the oil and filter and managed to get the oil level right and she was ready to roll!
I have the full front brake upgrade and a recently replaced clutch.
The combination of all these things being at their best made the bike a joy to ride.

Most corners for me involve a couple of gear changes in, a couple coming out, the associated throttle blips and brakes. Do that a thousand times a day and any % improvement in control use is welcome.
It's easy to overlook a lot of things until they fail but taking the time to lube everything made a big difference.
I hate heavy controls
Noel

[movenon]

"it's easy to overlook a lot of things until they fail."

Noel

You said a lot there Noel. I am also big on trying to prevent stuff before it happens... Nothing is perfect but good inspections and sometime routine replacement of "critical to flight" items is a good idea.  

Good catch !    Oh, and the clutch deal did go viral......
George

[Yamifj1200]

Good for you Noel, proper maintenance will keep you rolling for years to come. Much better to find a problem in the comfort of your garage, than out on the road in the middle of nowhere.

Eric M