With regards to old adage ‘ whenever it ain't broke, usually do not fix it' holds, it does not take thorough checking that 'it ain't broke' that counts. Many modern bikes have long service intervals, and are vastly even more reliable than machines of the past. But don't let this make you complacent, regular checks are important to the well being within your bike and yourself.
Doing the easy work yourself not exclusively keeps your bike running well and safely, it saves you money - especially if you choose pattern service parts rather than their hard to obtain and expensive 'Genuine' counterparts. Often manufactured in same factory as a originals, pattern service parts are generally pretty much or better than main equipment. While these recommendations can be applied to most motorcycles, look for manufacturer's recommendations for correct service intervals for one's machine. Daily checks
Weekly or 200 kilometers (whichever is sooner)All has a tendency to, plus:
Monthly or 1, 000 miles (whichever is sooner)All has a tendency to, plus:
Every 3 several months or 2, 500 miles (whichever is sooner)All has a tendency to, plus:
Every 6 several months or 5, 000 milesAll has a tendency to, plus:
Every 12 months or 10, 000 milesAll has a tendency to, plus:
Laying up a bike across the winter:
A quick guide to some common service parts:
Engine maintenance may be very bike specific so petrol pumps, valve clearances, ignition timings or anything else. are not mentioned right here; refer to manufacturers' publications, and if in doubtfulness don't trust the geezer down the pub who used to have moped in your 70s, seek expert help.
Colin Coles is Technical Manager at World's Last part Motorcycles. Their online save (shop. wemoto. com) options the UK's largest share of pattern motorcycle spares.
Mon Sep 19, 2011 3:52 pm
