Chain
Lubrication
, keep your chain lubricated & clean is thoroughly after use, we recommend a dry wax such as Putolene tech chain (available direct
from Stomp or all good motocross outlets).
Tension is also very important, when you ride your bike, your chain will stretch, especially when it’s
new. Keep an eye on the up & down free play of your chain at it’s longest section. Approx 2.5 inches from top to bottom is acceptable. When
you adjust it put your full body weight down on the suspension to check the tension when fully loaded, on some models the tension can increase
with suspension movement. If you chain is rattling, it’s probably too loose. A loose chain can come off & damage your engine cases, chain
guard or worse still, your leg. Keep a check on it.
Air Filter
Keep it clean with putolene filter cleaner & then oil it up with putolene filter oil before you next use your bike. Dust, Grit & Dirty water can get in
your engine & this will significantly reduce the life of your piston rings. In extreme cases your piston & barrel can be damaged. We advise that
you replace your standard filter after 10 hours use & replace it with an improved quality aftermarket filter such as UNI (available direct from all
good stomp dealers). These then need to be replaced every 20 hours. You wouldn’t drink dirty water so don’t let your engine breath dirty air.
Bearings
Keep a close eye on your bearings, in particular head set, swing arm & wheel bearings. These ALL take a severe pounding and are subject to
all the dirt & grit associated with an off-road machine. Typical wheel bearing life is around 10 hours in severe riding conditions. Swing arm 20
hours & headset 20 hours. Keep them clean & from time to time pop off the dust seals where applicable & re-grease. Water & jet washing will
wash away wheel bearing & swing arm bearing grease. Never directly point your jet wash at bearings. If you look after your little balls you will
get more out of them
Cables
Keep them lubed up with putolene cable lube. If you keep them clean & lubed up they will last longer, your bike will be safer to ride & improve
your control.
Threaded Mode