The most important maintenance tasks, tips to keep your bike in a safe condition, and tips to extend the life of your two-wheeler. We have copulated preventive maintenance tasks taking into account time and the use of the motorcycle. preventive care consists of periodic inspections, adjustments, cleaning, and replacements, in order to keep the motorcycle or scooter safe working order. After speaking to industry experts, hobbiest and manufacturers, we have pulled together a series of lists of the most common maintenance tasks, with the recommendations on the appropriate time to do them; taking into account the period of time or kilometers traveled. Having said that please ensure to always check with your owner’s manual.
General maintenance
Simpler tasks that are done often in order to keep and maintain both the operational functions and aesthetic appeal of your motorcycle.
General cleaning of the motorcycle or scooter: once a week;
Check for fuel / oil leaks: inspect at least once a week;
Adjusting screws and nuts: once a week;
Lubrication and lubrication of the motorcycle: monthly;
Cleaning of seats: weekly.
Lights and electricity
Electrical system: weekly inspection;
Motorcycle lights: replacement of light bulbs every 2 years or 50,000 kilometers;
Battery Replacement: every 4 years.
Transmission
Preventive maintenance of chain and drive belt.
Lubrication and cleaning of the chain of transmission: every 2 to 3 months;
Chain tension: checking at 500 kilometers;
Strap tension: inspection every 500 kilometers;
Motor
Crucial Components
Replacement of spark plugs: every 12,000 kilometers;
Engine oil change: every 5,000 kilometers;
Replacement of the oil filter: at 12,000 kilometers;
Engine intake air filter: cleaning at 6,000 km and replacement every 12,000 km;
Valve Adjustment: every 3,000 kilometers.
Coolant Radiator: flush once a year;
Engine oil coolant: Annual cleaning and flush.
Wheel
Care of wheels, tires, tires, brakes.
Inflating the tires: as soon as they have lost 10% of the air pressure;
Tire Replacement: When they are 5 years old;
Brake Replacement: Brake pads should be changed every 4,000 kilometers;
In the case of drum breaks the front ones are replaced every 4,000 km and the rear ones after completing 5,000 km;
Brake fluid change: every year.