maintenance

[slawzy14]

What should I do when Maintaning my bike, I have just changed my oil, cleaned spark plug. Going to get a new one tomorrow And I am going to be cleaning my carb later and check my jets. Is there anything else I should check or change.

Cheers,
Nick.

[Mick]

Check all disc/sproket bolts.

Check all bolts holding your calipers on.

Check both engine mounts.

Thats what i do at the end of every session.

[Despise]

Originally Posted by Mick

Check all disc/sproket bolts.

Check all bolts holding your calipers on.

Check both engine mounts.

or just loctite them in the 1st place
or nylon nuts

valve lash should be check every 300 or so miles, in offroad terms thats about twice a year.

chain grease the non flick stuff, chain adjustment, wheel bearings lubed. I could go on....

[slawzy14]

Ok thanks for your help gonna check all my bolts now and wd40 my chain

[katoom]

Don't WD40 the chain, it will dissolve any lube that's in it.

[slawzy14]

Ok well I aint done it yet, so what should I use to grease it?

Originally Posted by katoom

Don't WD40 the chain, it will dissolve any lube that's in it.

[mcglynn]

Originally Posted by slawzy14

Ok well I aint done it yet, so what should I use to grease it?

grease.
preferably very think, gungy, sticky grease.
as this won't come off your chain when heated up, as easy as other things.


when doing your chain,

after every ride. i take it off, and clean it in petrol, then grease it up, and put it back on.

[katoom]

We use Putoline chain wax. Good stuff, doesn't flick off either

I'm sure some of the other guys will let you know what they're using.

[slawzy14]

Cheers going to buy some lubes and oils on the weekend.

[Ducky]

A quick tip is to oil your chain when it's warm, as this helps the grease/oil to get into all the nooks and crannies.