Hey guys, well i've only owned my bike for like 1 month and already i've put almost 3000kms on it! <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s --> so, i'm going to service it (16,000kms). Questions, what should i do? obviously the oil (recommended oil please). do i bother with the spark plugs etc. Any tips appreciated. <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s --> Oh, and if you have part number, please post.
These are my service schedules that I employ. (Do the 10 000 km service as it is your first) 10 000 km service: 1) Replace all fluids - oil, coolant, brake fluids (bleed and replace) 2) Replace oil filter (it's a pain on the fzr) 3) Clean air filter (I had a reusable one on my fzr, but have single use on my yzf - I would replace it only when necessary if not reusable)) 4) Check spark plugs (cleanliness and gaps) (replace these if you think necessary - set of 4 will cost about $20, if you go iridium plugs (whcih will never need replacing again) the cost is about $80 for 4). 5) Clean fuel filter (again I have re-usable ones) 6) + all items at 5000 km service 5 000 km service 1) Check around the bike to ensure all is ok (should do this all the time, but this is a more concentrated effort) - you will likely need a good torch. Things to check are: brake pads, tire wear (also check to ensure that tires are wearing evenly - could be a sign of other problems if not), fork seals, general leaks etc., sprockets, etc. 2) Replace oil 3) Complete clean and grease the chain 4) Tighten chain as necessary 5) Check the brake pads to make sure they are sufficient 6) If the battery is unsealed check fluid levels. 7) All items at sub 1000 k's Routine (sub 1000 k's) 1) Tire pressure check and top-up 2) Quick clean and grease chain - check sprockets 3) Fluid level check and top-up as necessary (brakes, oil, and coolant) 4) Clean the bike I am sure there are some other minor things... but can't think of them off the top of my head. I would also recommend that if you are going to do these things yourself to keep a log book - identify the date(s) that you did various service items. Good practice just so you can keep tabs on what you have done (perhaps not worry about entering all the routine service items, just the 5000 and 10 000 k services)
oh - I use shell advance 4 stroke oil (not the synthetic - too expensive and what I have been told is the benefit will only come when you abuse your bike).
thanks heaps boz! <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s -->
synthetic motorcycle oils are very expensive. I believe the advantage of synthetic oils is that when the oil gets dirty...the synthetic oil does not get 'as' contaminated..and leaves the dirt behind...where as a mineral oil will get contaminated. So if u do regular 5,000 km oil changes, I dont think there is a need in buying synthetic oils, whereas if ur the type of person who 'abuses' the bike as boz said...and changes oil more than 10,000 kms. A synthetic oil is best suited. Thats my understanding anyway.
