Motorcycle Maintenance!

[MarinaFazer]

haha, tree-huggin' california advocates biodegradable soap :thumbup:

 

[FizzySix]

haha, tree-huggin' california advocates biodegradable soap :thumbup:

...and if you go that route, you should use a cute fuzzy little spotted-owl to dry the bike.

 

[BrianDubbs]

...and if you go that route, you should use a cute fuzzy little spotted-owl to dry the bike.

I dont have that much access to owls but there are some otters and maybe some squirrels i can use? does otter pelt dry bikes as well as owls?

 

[BrianDubbs]

I get the impression you're excited about riding tomorrow

Haha i am! i am having second thoughts however about how safe it may be to ride! i am just anxious!!!

 

[SovietRobot]

...and if you go that route, you should use a cute fuzzy little spotted-owl to dry the bike.

:d :d :d :d :d :d

 

[CHEMIKER]

Only thing I do routinely that I don't see mentioned yet is to check the tightness of the bolts.

After I wash my bike, I walk around it with an allen wrench set and check that all of the bolts are tight. Some folks have had fender eliminator, gas tank, and other bolts loosen over time due to vibration.

 

[DaveK]

Daily checks? Bike in garage? Sorted... lets go!

 

[impheatus81]

For my FZ, and really an vehicle, I follow the mfg's service schedule to a Tee. I don't change oil early, on schedule, and I don't skip adjustments > throttle body sync, valve adjustments, etc. I use the factory service manual. Its surprisingly well written and clear!

For dailies I check TP, and lube the chain regularly. I don't adjust if very often. That and keep her clean. Cleaning allows/affords you the time to looks at everything closely and identify problems before they become real headaches. That and I like a squeaky clean bike. :thumbup:

where do you obtain the factory service manual????

please pm me

thank you

 

[Norbert]

This may help

12 Tips to make your motorcycle run forever

 

[Mattberkshire]

Only thing I do routinely that I don't see mentioned yet is to check the tightness of the bolts.

After I wash my bike, I walk around it with an allen wrench set and check that all of the bolts are tight. Some folks have had fender eliminator, gas tank, and other bolts loosen over time due to vibration.

I had an engine mounting bolt come loose!