Hello all,
This is my first post so hopefully I don't botch it (I tried searching the forums already for an answer to my question but I didn't find one.
I'm new to riding and I picked up a 1990 XT 600 as my first bike. I'm loving it so far and I've already had it out in the dirt and out on the road. I plan on using the bike to commute to and from work eventually but I want to make sure I give it a nice tune up before relying on it heavily.
Some of the first items I'm looking to replace on the bike are the chain, the air filter, spark plug, and I'd also like to purchase a clutch kit so when this clutch goes I'm ready to slap on a new one. I'm looking for some recommendations from those of you who have owned this bike before (I'm not too concerned about the spark plug, I'll just pick one up from Advanced).
For the chain, I'd like to go with an o-ring chain and I was looking at -
http://www.d2moto.com/p-9268-yamaha-...LAID=879058725
For the air filter I was looking at -
K&N High Flow Off Road Air Filter for Yamaha XT 600 E 1990-1999 and XTZ 660 Tenere Models
And finally for the clutch kit I was thinking -
EBC Fiber Plates CK2297
The clutch kit is what I'm concerned with the most in regards to whether it is what I need or not. I've seen clutch kits online such as -
https://www.denniskirk.com/ebc/drc-s...prd/382056.sku - which seem to contain more components than the one I found. I'd also like to avoid spending $115 if I can, but if I need to spend that much I am willing to.
Are there any other recommendations on things to replace on the bike / any problems specific to this bike to watch out for? So far I'm loving the bike but I want to make sure I take good care of it so I can get keep it running for a long time.
My buddy and I (he's a mechanic and works on bikes all the time / owns a yamaha dirt bike (not sure which model, I just know it has 650ccs) already checked the fluids and they looked good. The sprockets are a little worn / beat up from the last chain but he doesn't think they are bad enough to warrant replacement. He also said the tires are fine but I should consider some replacements down the road.
So now I leave it up to you guys, the experts. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Happy riding, be safe!
-Zach