The most common mechanical problem that we see with motorcycles these days is from neglect. It's your "baby" love it! Change your oil, adjust your valves, check your brakes, chain, fluids, tires, torque specs and everything else that makes your bike work like it's supposed to. It's amazing what happens to your riding ability when you feel confident and safe on your bike. Bookmark this page, your motorcycle will love you for it.
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V-STAR 650/1100
600 Miles
Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold
Check and adjust carburetor synchronization
Replace engine oil and filter
Check clutch operation
Check front and rear brake operation, fluid levels and for leakage
Check wear levels on brake pads (%)
Check transfer case oil and for leakage
Replace transfer case oil (Replace @ 600 and 15,800 miles only)
Check steering bearing play and steering for smooth operation
Check swing arm pivot for play, correct if necessary
Torque all chassis fasteners to spec
Check side stand and side stand switch
Lubricate control and meter cable
Check and adjust engine idle speed
Check tire pressure, tread wear and for damage
Road Test Motorcycle
4,400/8,200/12,000 Miles
Check final gear for leakage
Check condition, adjust gap and clean spark plugs
Check crankcase ventilation system for cracks or damage
Check fuel lines for cracks or damage, replace if necessary
Clean air filter, replace if necessary
Check wheel balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage
Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage
Check fork operation and for leakage
Check rear shock operation and for leakage
Lubricate brake and clutch lever pivot shaft
Lubricate brake and shift pedal shaft
15,800 Miles
Replace transfer case oil (Replace @ 600 and 15,800 miles only)
Repack (w/grease) steering bearings
Replace spark plugs
Repack (w/grease) rear suspension pivots
ROAD STAR 1600/ ROYAL STAR 1700
600 Miles
Replace engine oil and filter
Check clutch operation
Check front and rear brake operation, fluid levels and for leakage
Check wear levels on brake pads
Replace transfer case oil (Replace @ 600 and 16,000 miles only)
Check transfer case oil and for leakage
Check steering bearing play and steering for smooth operation
Torque all chassis fasteners to spec
Check side stand and side stand switch
Lubricate control and meter cable
Check and adjust drive belt tension
Check rear suspension pivots for play
Check and adjust engine idle speed
Check tire pressure, tread wear and for damage
Road Test Motorcycle
4,000/8,000/12,000 Miles
Check condition, adjust gap and clean spark plugs
Check crankcase ventilation system for cracks or damage
Check fuel lines for cracks or damage, replace if necessary
Clean air filter, replace if necessary
Check wheel balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage
Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage
Check fork operation and for leakage
Check rear shock operation and for leakage
Lubricate brake and clutch lever pivot shaft
Check exhaust system for leakage
Check emission control system for damage
Lubricate brake and shift pedal shaft
Replace spark plugs every 8,000 miles
16,000 miles same as 8,000 mile +
Check valve clearance
Replace brake fluid
Replace transfer case oil
Repack steering bearing
Repack swingarm pivot bearing assembly
Repack rear suspension link pivots
Replace fuel filter
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES - TTR-90/125/225/250
INITIAL SERVICE
Check carburetor adjustment, engine idling speed and starter operation/adjust if necessary
Change engine oil/filter
Check clutch operation
Check wheel runout, spoke tightness and for damage
Check swingarm pivoting point for play, correct if necessary
Check steering bearings for play and steering for roughness
Check sidestand
Torque all nuts, bolts and screws to spec
Clean or replace air filter
Check tires for damage
Check front and rear brake operation, fluid levels and for leakage
Check wear levels on brake pads
Check and adjust chain/sprockets
Road Test Motorcycle
EVERY 60 HOURS
Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage
Check spark plug condition. Clean, gap or replace if necessary
Check exhaust system for leakage
Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage
Check fork and shock for leakage or damage and smooth operation
Check battery terminals for looseness and corrosion
EVERY 120 HOURS
Check valve clearances
Clean spark arrester
Repack swingarm bearings
Replace fork oil
Replace brake fluid
UTILITY ATVs
INITIAL SERVICE
Check valve clearance
Check for coolant leakage (replace coolant every 2 years)
Check spark plug condition. Clean, gap or replace if necessary
Replace engine oil and filter cartridge
Clean engine oil strainer
Check final gear and differential gear oil for leakage
Check brake operation, fluid levels and for leakage (replace fluid every 2 years)
Check wear levels on brake pads (%)
Check V-belt operation
Check balance and for damage on wheels
Check wheel bearing assemblies for looseness/damage
Check steering system operation
Check axle boots operation
Check all fittings and fasteners
Check and adjust idle speed and starter operation
Road Test ATV
EVERY 60 HOURS
Check crankcase breather hose for cracks or damage
Check exhaust system for leakage
Clean spark arrester
Check fuel lines for cracks or damage
Check front and rear suspension operation
YZ?s-WR's-Racing Quads
The service schedule on these machines depends a lot on the way you ride them. Please call 415 456-3345 and ask for the Service Department. One of our Service Advisors will go over the proper maintenance with you.
FJR 1300
600 Miles
Replace engine oil and filter
Check clutch operation
Check front and rear brake operation, fluid levels and for leakage
Check wear levels on brake pads (%)
Check steering bearing play and steering for smooth operation
Torque all chassis fasteners to spec
Check centerstand/sidestand pivots and sidestand switch
Check and adjust engine idle speed and throttle body synchronization
Replace final gear oil (600 mile and 16,000 only)
Check tire pressure, tread wear and for damage (%)
4,000/8,000/12,000/20,000 Miles
Check crankcase ventilation system for cracks or damage
Check fuel lines for cracks or damage, replace if necessary
Clean air filter, replace if necessary
Check wheel runout and for damage
Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage
Check fork operation and for leakage
Check rear shock operation and for leakage
Lubricate brake and clutch lever pivot shaft
Lubricate brake and shift pedal shaft
Check air induction system for proper operation and for damaged hoses
Replace spark plugs (at 8,000 miles)
16,000 Miles
Repack swingarm pivot bearings
Grease rear suspension linkage pivots
Repack steering head bearings
Replace coolant
Replace final gear oil
Replace brake fluid
Check valve clearance (every 26,600 miles)
R1/R6/FZ1/FZ6
600 Miles
Replace engine oil and filter
Check clutch operation
Check front and rear brake operation, fluid levels and for leakage
Check wear levels on brake pads
Check steering bearing play and steering for smooth operation
Torque all chassis fasteners to spec
Check centerstand/sidestand pivots and sidestand switch
Check and adjust engine idle speed and throttle body synchronization
Check, lube and adjust chain & sprokets
Check tire pressure, tread wear and for damage
4,000/8,000/12,000/20,000 Miles
Check crankcase ventilation system for cracks or damage
Check fuel lines for cracks or damage, replace if necessary
Clean air filter, replace if necessary
Check wheel runout and for damage
Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage
Check fork operation and for leakage
Check rear shock operation and for leakage
Lubricate brake and clutch lever pivot shaft
Lubricate brake and shift pedal shaft
Check air induction system for proper operation and for damaged hoses
Replace spark plugs (at 8,000 miles)
16,000 Miles
Repack swingarm pivot bearings
Grease rear suspension linkage pivots
Repack steering head bearings
Replace coolant
Replace brake fluid
Check valve clearance (every 26,600 miles)
