A little chaffing after 30,000 miles

[Lamonster]

I changed my plugs and decided to give the Spyder a look to see if there were any issues I needed to deal with before my trip out west.

I noticed my radiator hose had the beginning of a hole wearing through the top. One of the connectors has been rubbing on it for some time now. I put a little piece of hose over the connector to protect it from rubbing any more. Next time I flush the radiator I'll replace that hose and cut it a little shorter.

The hole is just to the right of my finger.

This was my temp fix.

I also noticed one of my cables was getting a little wear.

I put a piece of hose on it too.

All in all it looks pretty darn good for as hard as I ride it and the conditions I've ridden in. I think I'm ready to roll. :doorag:

 

[Dudley]

If that's all you found in 30,000 miles, the Spyder is an awesome machine! I have looked at mine the best I can and all looks well. No leaks, coolant up, new oil change, runs like a sewing machine, so looks like we are good to go! 8 days and a wake-up.

 

[QuadManiac]

Lamonster,

What cable is it that was chafing? Did you identify what it was rubbing against?

 

[M2Wild]

I cable tied most of my cables but will check on the radiator one. Great practice to look it over and check for problems when its opend up.

 

[Lamonster]

Lamonster,

What cable is it that was chafing? Did you identify what it was rubbing against?

I don't remember but I think it was the reverse cable rubbing on the air box.

 

[QuadManiac]

I don't remember but I think it was the reverse cable rubbing on the air box.

That's why I didn't recognize it... taint there on mine.