Hi all,
I have found this site to be awesome! I bought a used 2001 that had been sitting around for a while with only 1000 miles on it. I have changed the spark plug (think they could have made that a little easier, the tank is a pain to take off just to check the plug). I might have to make the swing door mod I saw around here
The question that I have for all of the mechanically inclined out there is that when I went to change to oil, it won't drain. I took it out for a 30 minute ride thinking that the oil just wasn't getting hot enough, but that wasn't the problem. It looks like the previous owner had overfilled, would this have anything to do with why the oil won't completely drain?
Also, I have made my own saddlebag brackets with 1/4" aluminium rod from Home Depot and painted them black (cost less than $7 bucks for both). I took picks that I'll have to post in case anyone is interested in making their own. All I used was a pair of vice-grips and a little bit of brute force to bend the rod and voila - brackets
I have also done the seat mod that helps out greatly for the longer rides.
I looked for the #4 washer at Lowe's, Autozone, and Ace HW today but the smallest they all had was a #6. So, I guess I'll have to comb all of the stores here in Lansing.
Anyway, have been riding and enjoying. I have found this message board to be a great source of info. and help. So, thanks!