Last week I had new Metzeler Z8's fitted.
So yesterday I decided to do some much needed maintenance on the 14R.
Usual requirements such as 300v oil change, clean, adjust and lube chain, check all fluids, etc.
But Ive been promising myself to give the bike a full detail as it was looking a little tatty due to stone chips on the front facing fairings, road tar and grime / dust and dirt all over internal and externals so I though there's no time like the present.
After a thorough wash, every painted fairing panel received a wet sand with 3000 grit with paint touch up's, then a cut, polish and wax.
All other internal and external surfaces were either cleaned, polished, or protection added.
And 7 hours later!!!
The result is a 2012 14R with 60,000kms that looks almost new.
The bike is also now screaming at me to be taken out and ridden!
If after years of ownership I'm still willing to spend that amount of time working on the bike I must still really love this motorcycle.
P.S.
This might sound loopy but after all these years, every now and then I'll still go down to the garage and just stare at the bike...
* Last updated by: yannih on 10/30/2020 @ 7:19 AM *