Bike tune up..
07-30-2007, 10:37 AM
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Bike tune up..
How often do the oil, plugs, and wires need changed in a bike? Im sure I could look it up but would like to get your opinions on it, because most often people have different opinions than a manufacturer..
08-31-2007, 12:18 AM
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Each bike is different. Since you have a rebel...
http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/index.php
I lurk on that board. The members seem to be pretty active.
I'm not sure if it will help, but maybe the Rebel's maintenance schedule is similar to the VLX's.
Daily or before riding
Every 4,000 miles or 6 months:
All of the items above including
I plan on changing the oil and filter every 3,000 miles. I clean and lube the chain every two weeks or 500 miles. I also check the chain slack when cleaning the chain. If I feel that the carb might be a little gunked up, I'll add Seafoam to the gas for a couple fills.
If you plan on keeping the bike, you might want to pick up a Haynes manual for it on e-bay.
Me myself, I'm a maintenance nut. I keep all my vehicles properly maintained at the very least to the factory schedule. I keep all maintenance records for each vehicle in a separate 3 ring binder. I log fuel consumption and mileage for fill ups. All of this helps me get more $$$ when I trade/sell a vehicle.
http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/index.php
I lurk on that board. The members seem to be pretty active.
I'm not sure if it will help, but maybe the Rebel's maintenance schedule is similar to the VLX's.
Originally Posted by Haynes Manual (VT600)
Daily or before riding
- Check the engine oil level
- Check the fuel level and inspect for leaks
- Check the engine coolant level and look for leaks
- Check the operation of both brakes - also check the front brake fluid level and look for leakage.
- Check the tires for damage, the presence of foreign objects and correct air pressure
- Check the throttle for smooth operation and correct freeplay
- Check the operation of the clutch - make sure the freeplay is correct
- Make sure the steering operates smoothly, without looseness and without binding
- Check for proper operation of the headlight, taillight, brake light, turn signals, indicator lights, and horn
- Make sure the sidestand fully returns to it's "up" position and stays there under spring pressure
- Make sur ethe Engine STOP switch works properly
Every 4,000 miles or 6 months:
- Change the Engine Oil
- Clean the air filter element and replace if necessary.
- Adjust the valve clearances
- Clean and gap the spark plugs
- Lubricate the clutch cable, throttle cable, and speedometer cable
- Check/adjust the throttle cable freeplay
- Check/adjust the idle speed
- Check adjust the carburetor
- Check the front brake fluid level
- Adjust front brake freeplay
- Check the rear brake shoes for wear
- Check/Adjust the brake pedal position
- Lubricate the clutch and brake lever pivots
- Lubricate the shift/brake pedal pivots and the side stand pivot
- Check the Steering
- Check the front forks for proper operation and fluid leaks
- Check the tires, wheels and wheel bearings
- Check the battery electrolyte level and specific gravity,; inspect the breather valve.
- Check the exhaust system for leaks and check the tightness of the fasteners
- Check the cleanliness of the fuel system and condition of the fuel lines and vacuum hoses
- Inspect the Crankcase ventilation system
- Check the operation of the side stand switch
- Check and adjust clutch cable freeplay.
All of the items above including
- Change the engine oil and oil filter
- Replace the spark plugs
- Repack the swingarm bearings
- Inspect the cooling system and replace the coolant
- Clean and lubricate the steering head bearings
- Replace the drive chain
- Replace the brake master cylinder and caliper seals and change the brake fluid
- Replace the brake hose
If you plan on keeping the bike, you might want to pick up a Haynes manual for it on e-bay.
Me myself, I'm a maintenance nut. I keep all my vehicles properly maintained at the very least to the factory schedule. I keep all maintenance records for each vehicle in a separate 3 ring binder. I log fuel consumption and mileage for fill ups. All of this helps me get more $$$ when I trade/sell a vehicle.
Last edited by Megatron; 08-31-2007 at 12:27 AM.