Hi all,

I'm going to look at '05 in the very near future and was wondering if there are any important things to look for. Was there any recalls, any must do mods etc are mudguards on this one mega money that sort of thing.

I'm happy for normal wear and tear but just after some guidance on mont specific items.

Cheers,

Andy

I have an '05 that I just got this summer. The rear mudguard is a one piece unit that goes all the way to the tank. I have not managed to break it yet (give me time) but I can imagine it will be costly for the part and also for the vinyl covering. Mine did come with a broken one that had been zip tie repaired. I may look at how I can mod the mudguard into 2 pieces so the rear can easy be zip tied on and off.

The brake pedal for these does stick out quite a ways. at about US $60 each, I don't want to replace many of those. I have seen a couple after market ones that are much closer to the case.

I have had one issue with mine when the brake pedal did not have enough free play. This caused the rear pads to drag and the brakes got so hot they started to bind the rear wheel. I have heard of others having this issue also. Simple adjustment in the shop.

Otherwise the bike has been bulletproof. And a joy to ride. Still getting used to the compression braking after switching from a 2 stroke.