I just recently bought a motorcycle that uses a chain and one of the extra things that I have to do is to clean the chain every few fill ups.
Is there something that we need to be doing to our scoots between maintenance schedules?
Thanks!
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I just recently bought a motorcycle that uses a chain and one of the extra things that I have to do is to clean the chain every few fill ups.
Is there something that we need to be doing to our scoots between maintenance schedules? Thanks! |
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Your scooter is a motorized machine, and would do better with constant care just like any other machine. This includes checking the following whenever you think about it:
- battery fluid level in each cell (for standard batteries) - coolant level - brake fluid level - tire air pressure - engine oil level - transmission oil level - straightness of the handlebars - brake pad thickness - underside cleanliness - tire condition, e.g. cuts - tightness and condition of the alternator connector at the front of the of the pet carrier - all signs of leaks - exhaust bushing (you will hear this one) - light bulbs - clock accuracy - battery terminal tightness The list goes on forever. You can ignore these quick checks at your own peril, if you trust your luck. I don't. Cheers, Bob |
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Bob Cowley wrote: Your scooter is a motorized machine, and would do better with constant care just like any other machine. This includes checking the following whenever you think about it: - battery fluid level in each cell (for standard batteries) - coolant level - brake fluid level - tire air pressure - engine oil level - transmission oil level - straightness of the handlebars - brake pad thickness - underside cleanliness - tire condition, e.g. cuts - tightness and condition of the alternator connector at the front of the of the pet carrier - all signs of leaks - exhaust bushing (you will hear this one) - light bulbs - clock accuracy - battery terminal tightness The list goes on forever. You can ignore these quick checks at your own peril, if you trust your luck. I don't. Cheers, Bob ![]() |
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Bob Cowley wrote: - underside cleanliness - exhaust bushing (you will hear this one) |
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Tiffan33 wrote: Bob Cowley wrote: - underside cleanliness - exhaust bushing (you will hear this one) The exhaust bushing or graphite collar allows for expansion slippage between the downpipe and the silencer. When it reaches the end of its service life, it wears out leaving a hole for the hot, noisy exhaust to go through. This is a throw away item that has been recently updated. You may NOT want to replace it with a solid collar, as the expansion forces will now shear your downpipe bolts from the cylinder exhaust port. Cheers, Bob |
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