Hey everyone. I'm new here. I wanted to say hello and ask a few questions.
I just picked up a 97 Katana 600 with 17,000 miles. I have never owned a bike before. I have taken the MSF class and gotten my liscence.
I got the bike for a decent price. When I bought it I had my buddy ride it to make sure it checked out.
As a new rider, I wanted to ask what can/should I do to insure that this bike is road ready and safe? So far, I have: Changed the oil and gave it a fresh tank of gas. I'm waiting on the DMV/insurance (long, boooring story) to finish up the registration (never register a vehicle as a minor) and was just doing some body work on it when I realized; i should probably check it over before going out riding (and learning) on it.
Before anyone jumps on my case about me being a minor: Like I said I have passed the MSF course, and already have a full set of gear (Helmet, Leather and Textile Jackets, and Pants) and am level-headed.
Well I made this too long.
If you read nothing else, read this: What can/should I do before taking my newly aquired 97 Kat 600 with 17,000 Miles on it to assure that it is safe to be on the street? (This weekend I am hoping for new tires, brake pads, and the like.) I am new to bikes, so I don't know what to check. There is a pretty decent clunk when putting it into first, is this normal?
Clutch cable? Gears? Brake Fluid? Tires? What can I do?!
Thanks! and sorry for making this so long!
~Collin
I just picked up a 97 Katana 600 with 17,000 miles. I have never owned a bike before. I have taken the MSF class and gotten my liscence.
I got the bike for a decent price. When I bought it I had my buddy ride it to make sure it checked out.
As a new rider, I wanted to ask what can/should I do to insure that this bike is road ready and safe? So far, I have: Changed the oil and gave it a fresh tank of gas. I'm waiting on the DMV/insurance (long, boooring story) to finish up the registration (never register a vehicle as a minor) and was just doing some body work on it when I realized; i should probably check it over before going out riding (and learning) on it.
Before anyone jumps on my case about me being a minor: Like I said I have passed the MSF course, and already have a full set of gear (Helmet, Leather and Textile Jackets, and Pants) and am level-headed.
Well I made this too long.
If you read nothing else, read this: What can/should I do before taking my newly aquired 97 Kat 600 with 17,000 Miles on it to assure that it is safe to be on the street? (This weekend I am hoping for new tires, brake pads, and the like.) I am new to bikes, so I don't know what to check. There is a pretty decent clunk when putting it into first, is this normal?
Clutch cable? Gears? Brake Fluid? Tires? What can I do?!
Thanks! and sorry for making this so long!
~Collin
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