After 5 yrs storaged, my trusty 10 yr old Iron Zebra gets fully serviced. However, my mechanic and others confirmed be prepared the need to replace some components as there could be corrosion between metal and engine oil, petrol, coolant, brake oil even rain water. It was an expensive exercise but reliability was assured as new spareparts replaced aging 10 yr components:
1. Tank (rusted) internally anti-rust sealed.
2. Petcock switch (clogged) replaced.
3. Petrol filter set (clogged) replaced
4. Carburettor serviced and 2 needle valves (corroded) replaced.
5. Radiator (badly clogged) teplaced
6. Fan motor switch (malfunction due to rain) replaced.
7. Kettle (leak) replaced.
8. Headlight (cracked) replaced.
9. Sidelights (cracked) replaced.
10. Internal throttle (torn) replaced with aluminium version.
11. Handlebar grips (worn) replaced.
12. Number plates (cracked) replaced with aluminium version.
13. Brake and clutch levers (worn) replaced.
24. Tyres (torn) replaced.
25. Rear brake pad (worn) replaced.
26. Foot pegs (cracked) replaced.
27. Toe pegs (matched to footpegs) replaced.
28. 3 Oil seals (leak) replaced.
29. Battery (long expired) replaced.
30. Exhaust pipes (rust) double epoxy sealed then high temperature sprayed matt black.
The Iron Zebra is fundamentally fine. It's just that after 10 yrs, many components aged so wore due to wear and tear.
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