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webster
22-Jun-2013, 15:34
hi folks i bought a 900ss a few weeks ago with the plan of stripping it and sorting it for next year but as usual i thought bugger it. its going on the road , shes been sitting for the best part of 6 years and stung me for £800 , so far i have changed the belts ,plugs ,chain & sprockets . im just wondering have i missed anything , had too take apart the rear brake arm this morning as it was jamming so as far as i think im covered

have missed anything folks
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm304/sheenahickey/900ss/DSCF0941_zps393ba376.jpg (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/sheenahickey/media/900ss/DSCF0941_zps393ba376.jpg.html)

here she is , still planning on geting the wheels and frame powder coated at xmas but just want to get her on the road

kiwicoops
22-Jun-2013, 17:04
You didn't mention fresh oil and if its been sitting so long clean and free up the front disc bobbins or it'll fail the mot for fluctuating brake resistance

£800's not much for a 900ss?

pete

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power". Abraham Lincoln ...53 horse power should do it

antonye
22-Jun-2013, 21:31
You'll need a sprocket cover for the MOT.

There's a handy guide here - just go through the list!
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/repository/Your%20Motorbike%20and%20the%20MOT.pdf

webster
23-Jun-2013, 00:34
sprocket cover ordered and forgot to mention the oil did it too , used 10-40 semi synth that ok ?
cheers guys

Iconic944ss
23-Jun-2013, 16:09
Wheel bearings (F & R)
Steering Head Bearings (straight ahead position often notched)
ALL LIGHTS
HORN

All popular fails.

Si1208
23-Jun-2013, 22:56
Looks like you got yourself a bargain there :)