10,000 mile maintenance

[JKR]

Hey all, just getting close to the 10,000 mile mark on Chang (my RX3), be a year in Feb since i got him. Been truly a trouble free run thus far. Only things that went wrong on my bike is the mechanic (me!). Been able to get thru it all with the help of CSC (Gerry's the man), this forum, fellow owners, etc. I've been thru the manual and follow the maint to the letter. Just curious with the 10,000 mile mark coming up if ya'll got some opinions on what needs to be looked at or done. Thanks!!!

[fjmartin]

Here is my Maintenance list.

Pre-Ride Check List - http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/T-C..._Checklist.pdf

Periodic Check
Rear Brake Pedal - 10 to 20mm of free play
Front Brake Lever - Brake Fluid - 1/8" from top - Replace fluid if spongy
Brake Pads - Replace when < 1.5mm - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=256
Brake Rotors - < 2mm thickness
Chain Adjustment or Replacement - Keep at .75 to 1.25 inches of slack - After a few adjustments replace the chain - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=257
Sprockets - Replace front and rear with chain if waited too long or if shark toothed
Radiator Fluid Level - Check the overflow level and add as needed
Clutch - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=259
Clean fork stanchions
Clean Shock Stanchion
Clean motorcycle
Polish plastics
Clean windshield
Check fork and shock for oil leaks
Check for clutch slippage
Check tires for wear and tear
Clean and Lube chain if needed or wait 500 miles

Scheduled
Every time I fill up gas tank - 87 octane or better
Lucas fuel treatment - .25oz per gallon

Every 500 miles
Clean and Lube the Chain
Check Chain and Sprocket wear - 14x44T or 13Tx45T and 520 series chain
Check Tire Pressure - OEM CST Tires=35psi rear / 33psi front cold, Shinko 244=33psi rear / 32psi front cold
Check common nuts/bolts/screws for torque - http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...111#post198111 / http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14580 / https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=268

Every 2,000 miles
Clean and Lubricate air filter - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=266
Change the oil and oil filter. Clean the strainers. Use synthetic motorcycle oil - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=266
Check clutch cable for fraying
Lubricate clutch cable - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=259
Check throttle cable for fraying
Lubricate throttle cable

Every 4,000 miles
Adjust Chain - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=257
Check Battery quality
Check bolts - https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=268

Every 5,000 miles
Rocker Valve Adjustment - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=267
Replace fuel filter

Every 10,000 miles
Crankshaft Nut Maintenance - https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=312
Change Spark Plug
Inspect Wheel Bearings - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=259
Clean and Grease Rear Shock Linkage - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=259
Fuel Filter

Every 12,000 miles
Steering Bearings

Every 25,000 miles
Replace Fork Oil - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=259

Every 2 Years (9/29/2018)
Replace radiator fluid - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=260
Replace Brake Fluid - http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Articles.asp?ID=256

[jbfla]

Joe,

Thanks for putting all that info in one place.

Excellent info, although I'm not quite ready to wait 5,000 miles on the valve clearance check.

I've saved the list, and will print it out to post in my workshop.

jb

[Adjuster]

Holy crap fjmartin if you put that maintenance program together yourself you deserve some serious credit for all that work. Very nice job! That list should go out with every bike sold. Not just the RX3.



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[detours]

Excellent maintenance schedule!