Hi guys,
I posted awhile back about buying my first 2001 Kat that had 52,000kms and sat for a couple of years. Everyone welcomed me warmly and told me to do a tune up, so here i am!
I have downloaded the service manual (best thing i've ever done) and i've done the following things..
I removed the tank (emptied gas), removed the air filter and checked the plugs.
now I have some questions about the following items.. Pics included.
1) I am assuming the gas is sour, so i pumped it all out with a hand pump. should I also open up the petcock and let any residual drain out of that as well? I understand there is a strainer in there as well? replace it now?
2) The air filter is some kind of foam jobby - brand name Uni (not something i am used to seeing) it looks clean other than an oil spot. should i replace for a paper element?
3) There is a puddle of oil in the bottom of the air box, normal? this puddle corresponds to the spot of oil on the air filter.
4) The plugs are wet but it appears (smells) to be unburnt gas/carbon buildup, I am also assuming normal for an engine of this mileage? something to be concerned about? I will check compression when i have a friend of mine bring his over.
NGK good brand/Bad brand?
My helper for the day..
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide me!
I posted awhile back about buying my first 2001 Kat that had 52,000kms and sat for a couple of years. Everyone welcomed me warmly and told me to do a tune up, so here i am!
I have downloaded the service manual (best thing i've ever done) and i've done the following things..
I removed the tank (emptied gas), removed the air filter and checked the plugs.
now I have some questions about the following items.. Pics included.
1) I am assuming the gas is sour, so i pumped it all out with a hand pump. should I also open up the petcock and let any residual drain out of that as well? I understand there is a strainer in there as well? replace it now?
2) The air filter is some kind of foam jobby - brand name Uni (not something i am used to seeing) it looks clean other than an oil spot. should i replace for a paper element?
3) There is a puddle of oil in the bottom of the air box, normal? this puddle corresponds to the spot of oil on the air filter.
4) The plugs are wet but it appears (smells) to be unburnt gas/carbon buildup, I am also assuming normal for an engine of this mileage? something to be concerned about? I will check compression when i have a friend of mine bring his over.
NGK good brand/Bad brand?
My helper for the day..
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide me!
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