Hi everyone. Just picked up a 500 four of the K2 variety last week. I paid a pretty penny for it, but I am more than happy with the purchase. It's a solid little bike that is an absolute blast to ride. The speedometer reads at 14.5k but it wasn't working when I handed over the cash, so who knows how many it really has. The PO bought it in pieces from a another person who had the tank and side pieces painted.
It's a pretty blue color, but the tank has an airbrushed scene of a comet hitting another celestial body...It's not my style, at all. I recently Plasti-Dipped the tank and side pieces flat black as a place holder for a proper painting job. (pictures coming soon)
So now onto the few questions I have. I am assuming it is probably due for a tune up (if you don't know its better to assume one is needed, right?). The PO did plugs, oil, and a new battery already, so I was looking at going all in a bench sync of the carbs. But I know nothing, like nothing, about carbs, how they work, what does what, etc. I have been reading a TON on this site, and others, and a bench sync looks pretty straight forward. Should I give it a go and pray I don't screw up? Or is it best to take it somewhere and have them do it?
Secondly, she's leaking oil. I know, broad statement, but I know it's coming from the bottom of the engine. I can't get an exact area of the leak, but bottom rear is an accurate descriptor. Are these engines known to leak from here? Is there a seal that needs replacing or gasket that needs attention? Again, total novice when it comes to these bikes so don't feel like you'd be talking down to me by speaking very plainly.
Any comments would be welcomed, and thanks for looking!
