Welcome to the quirky world of the Terra! Crazy little bike, but so much fun! Unique and a conversation starter, to me it is worth the odd quirks. Clutch cable: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/clutch-cable-rubbing.33935/page-5#post-496191 Air Filter is a f-ing bitch to get out, really dislike that aspect. Cant help w/the rest, though I have already gotten 1/2 a dozen OEM screws in the event I lose some (bugs me too!).
1. Grit - My bike gets dirty because I ride it. I suspect it has been ridden, just sayin 2. Mismatched screws? Why is that a concern? It's fastened for now. In the mean time, if this bothers you order the right screws/bolts/nuts and install them. Done. 2A. There are parts blow ups in the ADV Thread index and a LOT of parts cross reference to BMW parts. For instance"Husky" part #12324A will likely cross reference to "BMW" #1234A. This isn't always the case (think bike specifics, plastics, wheels, etc) but has been proven. Check the ADV OEM OEM/Interchangeable parts listings. 3. ABS Ring, yes speedo. 4. Oil fill hole? Could be oil slobber (blow back) from the crankcase vent filter. Yes, they do get a bit messy, clean it when you clean the pod filter it's just regular maintenance. Remove the seat, remove the top screws on the left side plastic, remove the four screws in the air box lid (from the modded removable portion), lean the left side plastics out, lift the lid off, loosen the hose clamp that holds the pod, remove the pod, clean the filter with Dawn detergent, dry, oil with filter oil, reverse the removal process. Takes about ten minutes once you've done it. Clean the crankcase filter/vent while you have the lid off. 5. Route the clutch cable up the left side and be done with it once and for all. 6. "Cold Start" Mod? Likely the switch for switching between hot and cold temperatures from a "Booster Plug" installation. Check out the TR "thread index" under "spoofers". 7. Snow flake symbol is the Booster Plug trying to spoof the ECU into believing that it is 20* colder than ambient. Check the micro switch and set to the hot setting (two options, "Hot & Cold"). Be advised that AIT spoofers don't work well with the TR. They are "learned" and negated by the Magnetti Marelli ECU which then reverts back to the stock fuel trim. 8. Quit worrying, it's a rotax engine. Venerable, proven and nearly bullet proof. Clean the bike up to your liking and go ride it, quit worrying and in the mean time read the thread index and parts interchange list. My bike now has 29K on it. Two valve checks (why twice? because I had the bike down for winter maintenance twice), no adjustments needed to date (this is likely is not the norm). Your valve clearances may vary. Get familiar with the thread index and you will have answers to most of your questions. It is a good resource built from many threads in the ADV Stupid questions thread.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments. You are 100% right DRZcharlie. Spent more time with the bike on Sunday and realized my fears were unfounded. Just jitters with the new girlfriend. Just need to take care of those early relationship issues. Never had a bike that didn't have them and most of them have already been dealt with on this bike. I need to remember that that is a good thing, and the bike runs splendidly so I have nothing to complain about. Want to focus on getting some luggage mounts since, for me, that so greatly extends the usefulness of a bike. I'll take a look at some Happy Trails and Motech pannier racks and go from there. Thanks again, fellas. Looking forward to contributing to the discussion.
