New owner from Dallas

[rickmillertx]

I just got a great deal on a 2001 model with only 1,300 miles on her. Dark green. I'm a battery and fluid changes before I can ride. I'm sure I will find lots of info from this forum, and I look forward to sharing.

[mole2]

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. If it's got the original tires on it you should change them before you go riding. Ride safe.

[Water Warrior 2]

Welcome from the GWN. There are no silly questions so ask whatever you want. We are here to help.

[Goose51683]

Welcome Rick, this is a great forum with lots of helpful members.


Love the profile pic!

[rickmillertx]

Thanks guys. I put in the battery today is she started right up. Rode it round the block a couple of times and I can tell right now that I need to search for options on the shift lever location. I have to lift my foot off the peg to shift.

The tires look like new, but you are right, they should be changed just because of age.

[Water Warrior 2]

The shifter is adjustable. Take a gander at it and you will see the adjustment rod. Loosen the locking nuts and turn the rod to a better position. One end is a reverse thread so be forewarned.

[rickmillertx]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

The shifter is adjustable. Take a gander at it and you will see the adjustment rod. Loosen the locking nuts and turn the rod to a better position. One end is a reverse thread so be forewarned.

I looked it over and I ended up taking the rear attachment loose from the spline out of the engine. This allowed me to get it down to a usable range. I put on my first 10 miles on the bike today. It is going to be a great around town bike.

[Water Warrior 2]

Why do it the hard way??? heh heh.