I've got a 98, and it's got the plug/cap oil leak. I'm going to repair that later this week (more on that below), and I'm wondering what other repairs make sense at the same time?
Right now, I'm planning on the following
1. Cap/plug repair
2. Replace petcock with Raptor petcock (in another thread I mentioned a stalling issue and a petcock issue was one of the possible suggestions for a cause, and since I like the idea of the vacuum-free petcock, I figured I'd replace it whether or not the vacuum line was actually the problem).
3. Anti-numbass Seat lift
4. Replace sparkplug (because the tank will be off and it's so cheap, why not?)
Given that I'll have the seat and tank off, is there any other repair I should look into doing/stuff to check on? My bike has 22,000 miles, and seems to have been well taken care of, but time humbles us all
Or, if not wear & tear issues, other useful mods to do? (sparkplug door?)
Also, are all of these within the realm of skill for someone who's fine with mechanical stuff, but hasn't specifically worked on a bike before? I know what I'm doing in general, know the difference between the low temp and the ultra copper silicone, etc., but this is my first motorcycle, so I'll have no specific knowledge base upon which to rely.
Finally, should I drop the cash for a inch-lb. torque wrench? I've got a 0-150 ft-lb. wrench, but is the finer scale useful enough to spend the money?
Thanks in advance.