With your brand new bike there is a recommended running in period of around 500kms. In which time there are two recommended services outlined below. During this time it is advised that the bike not to be ridden above half revs for long periods of time. Also a visual and physical check should be carried out regularly within this period. The first service is due at around 300kms and the second service at 1000kms, this can be arranged with your local dealer at a cost from £35+VAT.
On Road
Daily checks
Weekly checks
If anything rattles or shakes or is loose get off the bike and tighten. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
If any nuts or bolts persistently come loose please use “lock tight” or “thread lock” to secure offending items.
First service at 300 kms
Second service at 1,000 kms
Next service at 4,000 kms
Subsequent services every 3,000kms
Subsequent servicing is to be carried out within manufacturer guidelines and starts at £35+ VAT for routine servicing.
All our bikes come with a standard 12 months parts warranty (this does not affect your statutory rights). The option to upgrade this warranty to include all labour charges is as follows.
Scooters and mopeds between 49cc and 125cc - £120 for a year - £10 a month
Motorcycles between 49cc and 125cc - £160 per year - £13.33 a month
All quads and ATV’s £200 per year - £16.66 a month
Please contact your local dealers workshop to upgrade your standard warranty or if you need to book your bike in for any service work.
Please visit our helpcentre where you will find a troubleshooting guide, an FAQ section, access to our online helpdesk and other handy links that will help you to keep motoring!
Our service checklist!
| ENGINE | ||
| First | Second | |
| Replace Engine/Transmission Oil |  |
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| Check/Replace Oil Filter | |
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| Replace Final Drive Oil | |
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| Adjust Valve Clearance (See Workshop Manual) | |
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| Check/Adjust Cam Chain | |
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| Check Crankcase Vent | |
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| Check/Replace Spark Plugs | |
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| Clean/Replace Air Cleaner | |
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| Check Fuel Filter | |
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| Check Throttle Action | |
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| Syncronise Carburettors | |
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| Adjust Idle Mixture/C.O. % | |
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| Adjust Idle Speed | |
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| Check Choke Operation | |
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| Check/Top Up Coolant Level | |
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| Adjust Clutch | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| First | Second | |
| Side Stand/Clutch Switches | |
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| Check Battery Fluid Level | |
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| Check Battery Breather (Where Applicable) | |
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| CHECK LIGHTS | ||
| First | Second | |
| Head/Tail/Instruments | |
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| Stop/Indicators | |
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| Check Horn | |
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| Adjust Stop Light Switches | |
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| CHASSIS | ||
| First | Second | |
| Check/Replace Brake Pads | |
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| Copperslip Pins/Calipers/Pads/Silicon Grease on Pistons | |
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| Brake Shoes | |
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| Check Brake Fluid Levels | |
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| Check Clutch Fluid Levels | |
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| Check Clutch/Brake Master Cylinder Linkages - Adjust if Required | |
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| Check Brake/Clutch Hoses | |
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| Clutch/Brake/Throttle Cables - Check/Adjust | |
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| Check Rear Wheel Alignment | |
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| Adjust/Lubricate Drive Chain | |
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| Check Spoke Tension | |
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| Check Rear Wheel Runout/Damage | |
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| Check Wheel Bearing Play | |
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| Repack Swinging Arm With Grease | |
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| Check Swinging Arm Play | |
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| Check/Adjust Steering Head Bearings | |
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| Repack Steering Head Bearings With Grease | |
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| Check Rear Suspension | |
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| Change Front Fork Oil | |
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| Check Front Fork Operation | |
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| Check/Adjust Tyre Pressures | |
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| Check Tyre Condition/Wear | |
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| MAKE SECURITY / TORQUE TEST ON: | ||
| First | Second | |
| All Accessable Nuts and Bolts | |
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| Front Tyre Tread depth | |
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| Rear Tyre Tread depth | |
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| Brake Pads/Shoes - % Worn | |
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| Drive Sprockets - % Worn | |
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| General Lube | |
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| Lubricate Grease Nipples/Linkages | |
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| Change Brake Fluid | |
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| Change Brake Seals | |
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| Change Brake Lines | |
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ROAD TEST
Road test and check for smooth braking, correct handling and smooth gearchanging.
Check self-cancelling indicators (where fitted) operate correctly.
Stop and restart engine a few times and ensure easy start and stable idle speed.
Return to workshop and re-check drive chain tension and oil levels.
Remove hand/finger marks from machine and sign check sheet.
