prep

So, I want to get everything ready on my Berg for next season. And I have a few questions. I got my valves checked last year because of the hard starts and noise I was getting. The valves were all perfect but they replaced some spring they said was the cause of the noise. However, the noise...

Hey, I have an 07 fe550 with 170hrs on the clock. I know the bike is good to go as far as suspension/ bearings go. It has new piston rings recently. I plan to do the T-chain and guides and all fluids before the race as well.... Any other ideas/must do's before a good long bashing? Thanks!

:idea: While looking for some fork seal protection found this link, not only amazing looking tours but some useful ideas http://www.offroadmotorbiketoursinturke ... ricks.html They are very focussed on 'orange thingies' but I liked the thinking and thought those of you lucky enough to ride...

It has been suggested to me by several folks who plan on attending FR 3 that we need to get a thread started as to how to prep one's bike for this epic ride. In fact this was suggested to me again this morning by one of the fellas who will be one of the Trail ride leaders. So, I'll lead off...