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Service Preevent @ Sherco Victoria
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Please see below Pre-Event Checklist
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Below are the maintenance items that should be completed prior to a trials competition. For club level riders, these maintenance items can be completed every couple of months. With the bike maintained as below, the rider will have maximum confidence in the operation of his/her machine, allowing him/her to concentrate 100% on riding, rather than on the bike.
1. Wash bike thoroughly
2. Remove rear fender and fuel tank, then dry bike with compressed air, especially:
Front and rear brake calipers/pads
Rear brake pedal linkage pivot points
Rear suspension linkage pivot points
Chain tensioner pivot points
Electricals (coil, wiring, etc.)
Engine
Carburetor
Kick starter pivot point
Gearshift head pivot point
All exposed allen-head bolts (especially front engine mount bolt)
Handlebar and triple-clamp bolts
Handlebar lever perches
Throttle tube interface to handlebar
Kill switch
Foot peg pivot points
Fork seal area
Front axle and bolts
Rear axle and axle nut
3. Change oil (450cc)
4. Remove and thoroughly clean air box; blow dry with compressed air
5. Remove and clean carburetor internal parts
6. Clean and oil air filter; have spare filter cleaned and oiled in plastic bag for 2nd competition day
7. Lube and adjust chain
8. Check coolant level; refill as necessary
9. Release air pressure from front fork breather caps
10. Remove, clean, and grease front brake and clutch levers and perches
11. Remove, clean, and lube throttle tube assembly
12. Lube with WD40:
Foot peg pivot points (must pivot freely)
Gear shifter lever head pivot point
Chain tensioner pivot point
Rear brake pedal linkage pivot points
Kick starter pivot point
13. Check bolt tightness on all bolts, front to back, especially:
Rear sprocket bolts
Rear suspension linkage bolts (repack dog-bone bearings every 6 months)
Rear disc bolts
Swing arm bolt
Front and rear engine mount bolts
Front fork brace
Triple clamp bolts
Handlebar clamp bolts
Header pipe bolts
Silencer bolts
Lever perch bolts
Front brake caliper bolts
Front disc bolts
14. Inspect and replace or repair any damaged or excessively worn parts, especially:
Sponsor stickers
Levers
Grips
Foot pegs
Handlebars
Fenders and other plastics
Tires (no leaks; sufficient tread for full weekend of competition)
Correct cable placement (no binding or worn throttle, clutch, brake cables)
15. Ride the bike for 10 minutes to confirm every component functions correctly, especially:
Engine/Carburetor runs cleanly throughout rev range
Fan turns on when motor warms up
Brakes
Kill switch
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