Spring Maintenance 2012

[dragonchef]

It’s spring & time to get ready for the season. Big thanks to Mark Johnson for the schedule that I use is a an excel spreadsheet located here; https://www.bikes-n-spikes.org/maint/maint.html. It has been a great tool for me to track, understand and document not only the maintenance listed, but also things like tires, filters, lights and other changes to the bike. I use the gas tab for this data.

Mileage on my 2007 is 39,750 on 3/16/2012

Job -- action

Brake and clutch hoses - replace

Brake/clutch fluids - replace

front brake pad -Replace (rear already done)

Grip warmer controller - Replace (quit working)

spark plugs - replace

Throttle Body Synchronization - Check/Adjust

caliper seals - replace

Clutch - Check

Wheel Bearings - Check

Sidestand Pivot - Check

Sidestand Switch - Check

Chassis Fasteners - Check

Wheels - Check

Air Filter - clean

Brake & Clutch Lever Pivot Shafts - Lubricate

Brake & Shift Pedal Pivot Shafts - Lubricate

General Lubrication - Lubricate

Crankcase Ventilation System - Check

Steering Bearings - Lubricate

Oil Pump cover gasket - Replace

Brake and clutch hoses - replace (I believe there was 13 total...the set was $300 from www.cyclebrakes.com ... great service too!)

caliper seals -replace

front brake pads - Replace (rear already done)

spark plugs -replace

Throttle Body Synchronization - Check/Adjust

Air Filter - clean (this is after 1 year, @ 10K miles)

Brake & Clutch Lever Pivot Shafts - Lubricate

Brake & Shift Pedal Pivot Shafts - Lubricate

Steering Bearings - Lubricate

Oil Pump cover gasket - Replace

Total for service was $430.00

 

[Bounce]

Now THAT'S a documented maintenance "folder"! Glad the ss's helped so much. It was a collaborative effort.

When a bike like this hits the used market, it moves up a notch in my book because you know the owner gave it the TLC the factory specs out.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Good information, thanks for sharing the pics. That tab for service was very reasonable considering all the work done.

--G

 

[Bounce]

It's Korea, D00d. In the mid-70's it was 500 Wan to the USD. The cost of a Seoul-metro bus ride was 10 Wan. The *** turn on a cab as you got in started ticking up at 60 Wan (and we complained about that because it used to be less until the newbies started accepting the higher cost without haggling). After the Olympics the cost of everything went up but it's still more affordable than state side.