Hello from Western Washington!

I bought my 2003 in 2019 with 4200 miles on it. I have joined and consulted this site a few times and realized I hadn't introduced myself yet. I have put 4000 miles on it already and beside having the dealership I bought it from replace the original tires, I am learning to do my own maintenance on it. I have already done final drive oil, regular oil, air filter, crankcase breather, foam doohickey in the outer cover over the drive belt. I will replace the spark plugs soon. I will also figure out how to flush the coolant soon. I don't know what all the dealership had done so I'll do as much as I can. Last thing I am considering is replacing the Vbelt since it's likely original. No issues at all on the bike. Runs like a top.

I love this bike! During good weather this is about the only transportation I use and do my grocery shopping with it to the amazement of people who see just how much I have learned to fit in it.

I just wanted to say thank you to those that have posted here, especially you wrenchers that have saved me time and effort with your knowledge and experience.

Welcome aboard the board Taldaran. I believe the belt housing cover's foam doohickey you are referring to is a dust filter.