How to maintain a bike?

Cactuss83 SG

Hi I'm new to the forum, would like to ask for a few tips on how to maintain my bike.

I just bought a 2nd hand RXZ, the technician said that they changed the engine of the bike so it requires a run-in period. Question is how long for it to run-in?

How often should I send my bike in for maintenance check and servicing?

Where is a good service workshop and sell cheap accessories?

Lastly, do you really wash your bike and what pointer to take note?

Thanks much

kopiosatu SG

running in, usually should be around 3000-5000km i think.

and the fastest you should go is at around 30% of its top speed.

so let's say last time i had a S4. i could go up to 180, 20% is around 80-90.

but frankly, u should read the manual. because for my current bike, the run in is totally different from what i used to do for my previous bikes... and its stated in the manual how to run in my bike.

what kind of accesories are you looking for? i usually head to Ah Boy (Kelantan Lane) or Motoworld (Ubi Industrial Park), good service workshop... u gotta ask around because i usually send back to the guy who sold it to me. Anyway when i service its just normally oil change, so no matter where you go... how different can an oil change be?

yes, i wash my bike... when i have the time.

pointers? most important parts of your bike u have to note constantly are your BRAKES and TYRES.

you can feel these 2 wear off as u ride, so always be sensitive to these 2 areas.

most important pointer for yourself is to ride safely and get a proper helmet.

LoudnessFZ SG

u shouldve find out first before buying the bike..saves trouble

from my experience..rxz is easy to maintain,u just have to worry about the 2t..the rest comes about wear and tear.

for the engine..if u whack most of the time expect it to be overhaul within a year,

the parts that will need to be changed more than others would be ur chain and sprocket..if ur chain cant be tightened anymore then its time to change.for sprocket,if its too sharp and/or bend liao..den change too..

for most 2b bikes..its recommended that u go to jb,most of the mechanics there are expert on 2b bikes..especially rxz...they can just do anything to it.and the price there are far more cheaper than ah boy in singapore.

if u wanna know its located at jln tun abdul razak(otherwise popularly known as bapok lane or lorong bapok).its not far from the causeway...quite safe to go there..but u might need a companion when u wanna go back..

however,u MUST not whack ur bike while ur in running in state..otherwise ull damage the engines..worst still..ull go flying from ur bike

thats all.cheers

Cactuss83 SG

Hey thanks for all the help, I will take note.