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2014, ~7,000 miles, Needed tires; the rear was original (!). Did an oil change immediately, put new Dunlop SportMax Q3+ tires on it yesterday. Cleaned the RK gold chain up (it was disgusting and STIFF). Put the rear "fender" assembly back on for the new tag. Back together and ready to ride...

I just bought an 01 fz1 with 40k on the clock and I was wondering what I can do to get the choke lever to move more smoothly. Its very stiff and I'm afraid I may break it one of these days. I noticed that there's like screws on the carbs that the choke bracket slides along. Should these be...