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Originally Posted by timcosby
being a new rider and maybe not a mc mechanic the only thing i would do right when you get it is change the shipping engine oil out and rejet to a 110 jet and ride it for a while. you get to messing with forks and other stuff and get in over your head and get discouraged and call it a piece of china junk! best mod is the aftermarket exhaust but wait a while and get used to it. ive got over 2000 miles on mine and still have oem fork oil and brake fluid so its not going to kill it and you wont get the knowledge of what it was to begin with. blue loctight on all bolts you put in and then after 100 miles check all other bolts for tightness.
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I agree with this, and also disagree with this.
I agree with the idea that delving in too deep into something unfamiliar can create a possible situation that may discourage a person if they get stuck or something goes wrong.
I disagree because the more familiar a person is with the bike, the better. Especially in the case with these bikes where many mechanics would rather not touch it with a 10ft pole.
I Think a fair compromise would be to do things one at a time. Do a good amount of research, and maybe skip the more complicated stuff at first.
The forks could wait, I agree. The brakes, not so much. Regular brake bleeding and maintenance is a good thing, and should be a part of every person's skill set. Stopping is the most important function of a bike.