[fuel filter]

Changing the fuel filter is always a good idea

not hard to do, pull the pump out of the tank,

easier to with tank off and dont forget to replace

gasket that seals the pump into the tank ..

And yes the filter is dam expencive. .

mine has a hook in the top ..

[Regularly Needed Parts and suppliers...]

http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/

I've had good luck with them on a few bikes

[Rattle on lower left side of crank]

Thanks for the replay ..

Although it is not something I can fix, by the sounds of it ..

It is nice to know it is 'normal' .. lol ..

[Rattle on lower left side of crank]

I noticed when I started up the bike today .. a rattle, balll bearing type noise coming from the left side crank cover . my bird is an 02 with only 5k on it .. . have any of you had this . ?