1500 milages maintenance? what else should i change?

New2GZ · 12-10-2011, 12:15 AM

i bought my bike used. it had 30 miles when i bought it. now it has 1500 milage. so far things i have done to the bike is:
1. changing oil with Amsoil full synthetic at 1200 milage
2. new spark plug with ngk iridium.

what else i should have done to it? do i have to adjust the valve clearance? clean Air filter? etc. im not a mechanic. sometimes the bike has misfiring issue.

also, how hard is it to change the front brake pads? is it the same like cars? i have some experience with cars.

thanks

blaine · 12-10-2011, 01:01 AM

Yes,the valves need to be adjusted.IN 0.03-0.08mm(0.001-0.003")EX 0.08-0.13mm(0.003-0.005")Air filter should be cleaned with compressed air from the outside only.If you blow air to the inside the filter will be ruined.You should pull the plug on the bottom of the hose on the air box to drain any containment's.Make sure that the plug is reinstalled properly,or the bike will run like crap.It wouldn't hurt to put some SeaFoam or berrymans b-12 in a tank of fuel to keep the carb clean.The front brakes are typical sliding caliper disc brakes & pretty straight forward.If you don't have a manual you can download one here.viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27

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Water Warrior 2 · 12-10-2011, 02:44 AM

Are you just asking about the front brake pads for curiousity or do you think they need replacing ? I can't imagine them wearing out in such a low mileage.

Gz Rider · 12-10-2011, 10:08 AM

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12-10-2011, 12:15 AM	#1
New2GZ Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North East Posts: 14	1500 milages maintenance? what else should i change? i bought my bike used. it had 30 miles when i bought it. now it has 1500 milage. so far things i have done to the bike is: 1. changing oil with Amsoil full synthetic at 1200 milage 2. new spark plug with ngk iridium. what else i should have done to it? do i have to adjust the valve clearance? clean Air filter? etc. im not a mechanic. sometimes the bike has misfiring issue. also, how hard is it to change the front brake pads? is it the same like cars? i have some experience with cars. thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-10-2011, 01:01 AM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: 1500 milages maintenance? what else should i change? Yes,the valves need to be adjusted.IN 0.03-0.08mm(0.001-0.003")EX 0.08-0.13mm(0.003-0.005")Air filter should be cleaned with compressed air from the outside only.If you blow air to the inside the filter will be ruined.You should pull the plug on the bottom of the hose on the air box to drain any containment's.Make sure that the plug is reinstalled properly,or the bike will run like crap.It wouldn't hurt to put some SeaFoam or berrymans b-12 in a tank of fuel to keep the carb clean.The front brakes are typical sliding caliper disc brakes & pretty straight forward.If you don't have a manual you can download one here.viewtopic.php?f=3&t=27 :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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12-10-2011, 02:44 AM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 1500 milages maintenance? what else should i change? Are you just asking about the front brake pads for curiousity or do you think they need replacing ? I can't imagine them wearing out in such a low mileage. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-10-2011, 10:08 AM	#4
Gz Rider Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 852	Re: 1500 milages maintenance? what else should i change? ... __________________ *Alert - This person is a douche. Use these comments and advice at your own risk*
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