General topics » Deep clean and replacing bits

I'm doing a deep clean on the 1200. I've just fitted Gerbing wiring to my Rowe PDM60 and programmed it to 10A for my Gerbing Jacket and Keis Gloves. I've had the jacket for years and I haven't used it but the gloves are new to me. I cleaned and tidied up all the wiring and under both seats and all is good there.

The original Evotech radiator guard is getting replaced as it's become chipped and the paint has worn through in a couple of places. A lot of debris fell out when I took it off and I cleaned the fins out and blew it through. I'll put a new Evotech one on when I have all the odds and ends I need to put the bike together. I'll probably clean and paint the old one and sell it.

I also removed the MAMoto Avant engine guard that's been on from new. 8 years and 44,000 miles and the front engine cover looks like this:

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Not at all bad

Mine looked like that after 58,000 miles without a guard.

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2

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Mine looked like that after 58,000 miles without a guard.

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Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #3

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2

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Mine looked like that after 58,000 miles without a guard.

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Maybe you don't ride in the abrasive grit blast that is rural Cumbria?

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So will you leave the Avant guard off now and enjoy the engine, or put it back on to protect it for the benefit of the next owner - I face the same dilemma?

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #5

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So will you leave the Avant guard off now and enjoy the engine, or put it back on to protect it for the benefit of the next owner - I face the same dilemma?

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You have the grit, but also the sublime joy & contentment of living in (or at least very close to) Paradise (Eskdale). I’d move up in a second, but my wife says it rains up there !

Starla

Zitat von Sanemancured im Beitrag #6

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #5

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So will you leave the Avant guard off now and enjoy the engine, or put it back on to protect it for the benefit of the next owner - I face the same dilemma?

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I'm putting it back on for my own benefit. No plans to sell the bike at all

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I have had the Avanguard on since day 1, but sometimes I question why. It’s a bit like keeping plastic covers over car seats ( common in Asia), yes you keep the seats clean but who benefits, the next owner…………it’s an odd logic, nevertheless I keep my Avantguard. The Mudsling serves a clearer purpose of protecting the shock from grit and early failure..

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #9

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I have had the Avanguard on since day 1, but sometimes I question why. It’s a bit like keeping plastic covers over car seats ( common in Asia), yes you keep the seats clean but who benefits, the next owner…………it’s an odd logic, nevertheless I keep my Avantguard. The Mudsling serves a clearer purpose of protecting the shock from grit and early failure..

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Zitat von LJJ im Beitrag #7

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You have the grit, but also the sublime joy & contentment of living in (or at least very close to) Paradise (Eskdale). I’d move up in a second, but my wife says it rains up there !

Starla

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