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Old 05-18-2007, 06:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: May 2007
Bike: 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
Location: Chicago, IL
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Default 95 Shadow ACE 1100

I got the bike last year and I have done the following maintenance items. The bike is 12 years old with 12,000 miles, so I wanted to get it all done:

- Changed the oil/filter (once per year, Amsoil)
- Flushed brake fluid
- Flushed cooling system
- Changed rear gear oil
- Replaced air filter
- Replaced spark plugs

I have a new fuel filter that needs to be installed, but that seems like kind of a pain to do, since I have to take everything apart. Also, it looks like most of the rubber hoses are looking brittle and need to be replaced....

Questions:

1.) Is there a kit that I can buy that includes all the fuel, breather and misc rubber hoses for this bike?

2.) How important is it to change the front fork fluid?

3.) What else should I do before my 2100 mile trip to the BRP from Chicago in July?

Thanks, gurus!