Hello,
I am new here since I got the bike only a week ago (my dream bike!).
And I got it for a fairly good price (even though had to drive 9 hours to get it).
1996's model, 143HP V-boost included. (28k miles)
Maybe anyone could help me with these issues:
1. Sometimes it starts up with a cranky sound comming out from the engine (https://youtu.be/O4fWkh5Kb60) (https://youtu.be/WDphKEanofg). Last time it didn't start at all though and I don't want to try my luck further without knowing what exactly is the cause. The previous owner said that his mechanic told him that it's not a big deal and not worth fixing but I have a long trip planned for summer and I want to get it to a mint condition till that.
2. Second thing that I've noticed is that some moisture keeps gathering from the right exhaust pipe and it keeps on smoking even after when I turn off the engine.
(https://youtu.be/BIa_09XcG9w)
Tomorrow a mechanic is coming to inspect the bike, so I pray that everything is gonna be alright!
Please, if anyone has any ideas on these two cases, let me know, I will much appreciate that!
Bonus question: what's the best way to prepare it for ''winter's sleep''? Want must be done? (I've had some other bikes, but this one's not an ordinary one!)
Thank YOU!!!
I am new here since I got the bike only a week ago (my dream bike!).
And I got it for a fairly good price (even though had to drive 9 hours to get it).
1996's model, 143HP V-boost included. (28k miles)
Maybe anyone could help me with these issues:
1. Sometimes it starts up with a cranky sound comming out from the engine (https://youtu.be/O4fWkh5Kb60) (https://youtu.be/WDphKEanofg). Last time it didn't start at all though and I don't want to try my luck further without knowing what exactly is the cause. The previous owner said that his mechanic told him that it's not a big deal and not worth fixing but I have a long trip planned for summer and I want to get it to a mint condition till that.
2. Second thing that I've noticed is that some moisture keeps gathering from the right exhaust pipe and it keeps on smoking even after when I turn off the engine.
(https://youtu.be/BIa_09XcG9w)
Tomorrow a mechanic is coming to inspect the bike, so I pray that everything is gonna be alright!
Please, if anyone has any ideas on these two cases, let me know, I will much appreciate that!
Bonus question: what's the best way to prepare it for ''winter's sleep''? Want must be done? (I've had some other bikes, but this one's not an ordinary one!)
Thank YOU!!!