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• Washing your dirt bike properly between rides, can save you hundreds of dollars in parts and repairs. (link to how to properly wash your dirt bike) • Winterizing your bike can save you costly services and headaches come spring time. (link to how to properly winterize your bike) • The recommended service intervals for you dirt bike. o The CRF50,70,150,230 requires a valve inspection at its first 100 miles, and every 600 miles after that. o The RMZ450 requires a valve inspection and piston replacement every 12 hours of hard use. o The RMZ250 requires a valve inspection and piston replacement every 15 hours of hard use. o The CRF250R&X and the CRF450R&X requires a valve inspection and piston replacement every 15 hours of hard use. • To minimize repair cost of your Dirt Bike it is imperative that you know what maintenance is required to maintain it properly. It is a common misconception that the modern day four cycle engines do not require as much maintenance as the two cycle engines of only a few years ago. In fact the modern four cycle engine in most dirt bikes these days are highly tuned and require just as much maintenance as any other highly tuned race engine. A little service now can go a long way in preventing costly repairs in the future. Check your service manual or service department if you have any questions about how often your bike needs to be serviced.

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Basic Maintenance for your Dirt Bike between rides.


Washing your bike should be a regular part of your maintenance, here is the routine I go through to keep my bike nice and shiny.

Get yourself an exhaust plug and plug the end of your bikes muffler. Take your seat off and remove your air filter. Clean out the grease from the air filter seal from inside your air box with a clean rag. Then put an air filter cover in place of your air filter, Acerbis and UNI both make a cover for a huge range of bikes, these covers are pretty cheap and are worth their weight in gold because you can give your air box a good spray without getting water and grime in your intake track. Wash your seat separately, you don't want the foam to get to wet so give it a quick wash and don't soak it when you rinse it off. Give the bike a good spray with a quality detergent, (I like to use Motul Motowash) there are a number of good detergents specifically for washing bikes. Leave the detergent to soak in for a bit and then fire up the pressure washer. If you don't have a pressure washer you can buy a nozzle that attaches to the end of your hose which can greatly increase your water pressure. Take a bottle brush and loosen up the stubborn dirt and mud. While you're washing the bike make sure to be especially careful not to spray water directly into bearings and electrical components (spraying your bearings, pivots, and electrical components can cause very expensive damage to your bike). Turn your fuel tap off and lay the bike over so you can give it a good wash underneath. If you've been riding in muddy or dusty conditions it's a good idea to clean between your fork dust seals and the fork oil seals. Get a small screwdriver and pry the dust seals away from the fork seals. Clean out any mud and dirt with a GENTLE spray of water, too much pressure and you'll force the dirt past the fork oil seal. I like to lightly spray this area with water and then wipe it clean with a rag. Once it's all nice and clean there are a couple of preventative measures you can take. Seal savers can extend the life of your seals by removing the trapped dirt particles from your seals. Using seal savers is very easy (just follow the directions in the package). I also pack grease in between the dust seals and the oil seals. Make sure to check your service manual for acceptable grease to use. This process will add life to your fork seals. Once you're done washing the bike, remove any water that may have worked its way into the carburetor by undoing the nut in the base of the carburetor and draining it (Many bikes have a drain screw at the bottom of the float bowl). Fit a clean and oiled air filter into the air box. Make sure to liberally grease the sealing ring on your air filter (this will help seal the air filter to the air box and prevent dust from getting into your expensive engine). Take WD40 and liberally spray the bike down (avoid getting any WD40 on things like your brake rotors, grips, and anything that your body would be in contact with). WD40 will help prevent dirt and mud front sticking to your bike, as well as displace the water that might have worked its way in between the nooks and crannies of your bike, and it will also prevent parts from corroding and rusting. Put the seat back on then start the bike. Let the engine run until it is nice and warm, the heat will help evaporate water from around the engine. (If your bike does not start you probably forgot to remove your exhaust plug) Next, take a good chain cleaner (I like Motul Chain Clean) and a rag and clean your chain. Considering how much a good chain and sprockets cost it is well worth spending some time to get all the dirt and grime out of your chain. After your chain is clean, let the solvents from the chain cleaner evaporate then liberally lube your chain with your favorite chain lube (I use a dry wax type chain lube in the dusty conditions and switch to a wet type chain lube in the winter). Now is when I take a terry cloth towel and wipe all the plastic down. After everything is dry and clean I wipe the plastic down with a silicone spray (I use Motul Shine and Go) this will keep the plastics and graphics looking good for a long time). Now is the time you want to be checking all the nuts and bolts on your bike. Check the chain tension, condition of your tires, condition of your handle bar grips etc. It is always a good idea to have your service manual so you can check torque on important things like wheels, engine mounts, and steering components. The last thing I do is push the bike into the corner of the garage and cover it. If your bike is equipped with an electric starter I highly recommend plugging it into a battery tender (there are many affordable options in our parts department).








This Months Factory Updates and Recalls


Please contact Roseville Cycle Service Department to see if your unit applies to the following campaigns. Please make sure you have your 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number available. Please call (916)782-2171 or (916)677-0945 or visit our website at www.rosevillecycle.com and click on “Email Us”

HONDA

2002-2005 TRX250TE Shift Angle Sensor PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN On affected units, the shift angle sensor was not manufactured to Honda’s original design specifications. This may reduce its ability to shift electronically. A new shift angle sensor is now available to correct this condition. This new shift angle sensor has been applied to early-production 2005 and later models, therefore only a limited number of 2005 models will be affected by this Product Update Campaign.

2004-2005 TRX350TE/FE Shift Angle Sensor PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN On affected units, the shift angle sensor was not manufactured to Honda’s original design specifications. This may reduce its ability to shift electronically. A new shift angle sensor is now available to correct this condition. This new shift angle sensor has already been applied to all production 2005 and later models after the affected VIN range.

2006 CBR1000RR Radiator Fan Inspection The radiator on certain 2006 CBR1000RR units may be damaged due to insufficient clearance with the cooling fan. This could lead to coolant loss and/or engine damage. An inspection procedure and measuring tool have been developed to determine if there is sufficient clearance between the radiator and the cooling fan. If necessary, a repair kit is now available to provide the proper radiator-to-fan clearance.

2006-2007 TRX450R/ER Throttle Lower Arm PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN American Honda’s Motorcycle Division is conducting a Product Update Campaign to replace the throttle lower arm on certain 2006- 2007 TRX450R/ER ATVs. The throttle lower arm may become deformed or broken during rough usage. This may result in excessive throttle free play or a loss of throttle operation. A new throttle lower arm kit is now available to correct this condition.

KAWASAKI

WARN® WINCH 8 POST CONTACTOR RECALL Warn Industries, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is launching a voluntary recall of 8 post contactors found in Warn® ATV winch kits with a capacity of 2,500 lbs. to 3,500 lbs. that were sold to consumers from May 2001 through September 1, 2005. Although some of the affected winch kits may have been supplied by Kawasaki, if you or any of your customers have any questions you may contact Warn Industries directly at their toll-free number (866) 408-3767, by e-mail at contact@warn.com, or through their website at www.warn.com

2005-2006 KFX®400 (KSF400-A3/A6F) CLUTCH COVER CORROSION UPDATE On eligible units, a chemical reaction between the magnesium alloy clutch cover and engine coolant could cause corrosion of the clutch cover resulting in a coolant leak, oil contamination, and/ or a leak around the water pump.

2007 BAYOU® 250 (KLF250A7F) TIE-ROD END MOUNTING NUT TORQUE RECALL On eligible KLF250A7F units, the nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, vehicle steering control can be affected creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

MULE™ 3000, MULE™ 3010 4x4, MULE™ 3010 Trans4x4, MULE™ 3010 Diesel Trans4x4 (KAF620E/G/H/J/K7F, KAF950C7F) STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT RECALL A limited number of eligible units may have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control leading to a risk of an accident resulting in injury or death.

SUZUKI

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - 2M92 REAR FENDER ALIGNMENT CERTAIN 2005 GZ250K5, ALL 2006 GZ250K6 AND CERTAIN 2007 GZ250K7 Suzuki has received reports of misalignment of the rear fender on certain 2005 GZ250K5, all 2006 GZ250K6 and certain 2007 GZ250K7 motorcycles. This misalignment of the rear fender has been traced to incorrect positioning of the rear fender mounting rails during the manufacturing process. Some customers may complain about the poor appearance of a misaligned rear fender. In extreme cases, the rear fender may be misaligned to the extent that the side wall of the rear tire can make light contact with the inner fender brace. The incorrect positioning of the rear fender mounting rails and misalignment of the rear fender does not affect wheel alignment or overall handling of the motorcycle.

MAIN WIRING HARNESS ROUTING MODEL: VZR1800K6 This bulletin contains main wiring harness routing information for the VZR1800K6. The main wiring harness may be routed too close to a front cylinder head cover bolt on some units. During pre-delivery inspection and periodic maintenance inspect the main wiring harness routing and adjust as necessary following the procedure provided in this bulletin. Very few units will require rerouting of the harness, but all units need to be inspected. Please place a copy of this bulletin with your dealership's VZR1800 Service Manual.








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