Talked to a dude today who has 74,000+ miles on his 2000 Kaw Classic 1500 FI. Has V&H pipes, K&N filter in stock intake, and NO fuel map modifier.
Here is list of his maintenance items and tire recommendations"
Best tire: Dunlop 491 - ~20,000 miles on tire, good in rain, too (has tried Bridgestone, Michelin, and Metzler)
Maintenance:
Water pump mechanical seal: 47,000 miles
Clutch spring (not friction discs) - twice in 74K, first about 40,000 miles
and that is all, folks. Says volumes for the reliability and quality of the Kaw 1500 motorcycle. Uses NO oil between changes! Does all maintenance himself (he is a gearhead!).
He uses synthetic oil, not sure of brand and changes at 3,000 miles. Rides long rides (obviously) but no interstates, if possible. So stop and go through the gears is often.
Here is list of his maintenance items and tire recommendations"
Best tire: Dunlop 491 - ~20,000 miles on tire, good in rain, too (has tried Bridgestone, Michelin, and Metzler)
Maintenance:
Water pump mechanical seal: 47,000 miles
Clutch spring (not friction discs) - twice in 74K, first about 40,000 miles
and that is all, folks. Says volumes for the reliability and quality of the Kaw 1500 motorcycle. Uses NO oil between changes! Does all maintenance himself (he is a gearhead!).
He uses synthetic oil, not sure of brand and changes at 3,000 miles. Rides long rides (obviously) but no interstates, if possible. So stop and go through the gears is often.