Question About Maintaining bike

[SinFilled]

Im new to riding and I wanna ask watZ the basic thing to look out for when maintaining a bike? im riding SP and would wanna take good care of it = )

 

Anyways i was told to top up my 2T oil, its under my seat next to the coolant cap with the word "engine" on top of it? haha

[adesmond2]

hmmm, maybe you can check out your SP website with your fellows mate who is riding SP? Basic stuff to check are 2T,engine oil,brake lights,signal lights,fuel and "coolen" for my Kawa. ^_^

[SinFilled]

Thx for ur help = ) btw where to top up my 2T? under the seat with the engine word on top of the cap rite? haha

[LL]

my 1 is written OIL leh..

but u know when to top up?? When the light "OIL" on the speedometer light up??

 

Coolant I think 1 year change once can liao..

 

U guys know how to open those allen keys on the fairing????

[SinFilled]

I know how to open fairing haha juZ use allen key unscrew can oreadi ah haha not meh? that's how i placed my season parking that plastic cover lolZ

 

Thx for ur help haha is OIL ah? mine put engine wah kaoZ,so confirm 2T is put into that OIL or ENGINE cap that one rite? haha

[xiaowen]

I know how to open fairing haha juZ use allen key unscrew can oreadi ah haha not meh? that's how i placed my season parking that plastic cover lolZ

 

Thx for ur help haha is OIL ah? mine put engine wah kaoZ,so confirm 2T is put into that OIL or ENGINE cap that one rite? haha

 

u open up that container usually got another stopper one.. 2t is sticky sticky can feel one. got smell also.

[SinFilled]

oh okok thanks for ur help guys = ) hope can maintain my SP in good shape,hehe anymore qns i will post here keke

[LL]

where to get allen key.. previous owner din't give me sia.. ZzzZZzZ

[.Hack]

where to get allen key.. previous owner din't give me sia.. ZzzZZzZ

 

You can get most of the required tools at Homefix.

[SparkerS1]

where to get allen key.. previous owner din't give me sia.. ZzzZZzZ

 

u should have ur own tool box, collect all different kinds of tools n keep them in a tool box, till now i still collecting/buying tools, 2 boxs liao, haven plus my dad's tools

[SinFilled]

yeah u can buy allen key from homefix, they have this multi tool that looks like swiss army knife,but itZ all the different kinds of screw

[LL]

oh.. so i nid to get all sort of tools to DIY maintanence my bike

how bout the chain, I know use toothbrush and diesel or kerosene to brush it but then what is chain wax for?

So I brush it and then wax it?

If i don't wax is it okie?

[SinFilled]

Chain ah,from wat i read i heard they use WD40? haha correct me if im wrong lolZ yeah u'll need some tools to DIY maintenance, im new to it oso haha i dun dare touch anything,scully bike cannot start lolZ

[eedwinn]

You CANNOT use WD40 for lubing your chain. Unless you want to lube it once every other day.

 

Buy a better chain wax. I'll recommend Maxima. What will happen if you don't lube it? Your chain will wear out fast lor.

[SinFilled]

oh,thx for the added info = ) where can u buy chain wax? haha so WD40 is used for cleaning onli??

[SparkerS1]

oh,thx for the added info = ) where can u buy chain wax? haha so WD40 is used for cleaning onli??

 

chain wax all bike shop or bike accessories shop should have.

 

but for me, i lazy to clean the chain, i just apply chain lube.

[SinFilled]

ya i think quite troublesome to apply chain wax oso haha think i'll use chain lube oso lolZ

[.Hack]

For chain, this is what i do.

1) Clean the chain with a soft brush, those used for painting, and kerosene.

2) Used a cloth to wipe thoroughly, by then you will have a clean and shiny chain.

3) Ride around to warm up your chain.

4) Lube the chain with lubricants of your choice, e.g. Wax, lube.

[SinFilled]

wow this is wonderful information,thx alot man ^^

[LL]

now then I know need to lube chain -_- i thought just brush with kerosene or diesel can liao..

 

so I can go any petrol station ask for chain lubes? roughly cost how much?

[.Hack]

now then I know need to lube chain -_- i thought just brush with kerosene or diesel can liao..

 

so I can go any petrol station ask for chain lubes? roughly cost how much?

 

The chain need to be lubricated periodically to maintain it. A neglected chain will wear off both your chain and sprockets faster, causing you to spend money to replace them earlier. Not only that, a neglected chain will be very dry and will rust, this is very dangerous as this may cause the chain to snap when riding. Just spend 5mins to lube your chain, a little maintainence goes a long way.

 

BTW i have not come across any petrol koisk that sells chain lube. Just go to any motortiam accessories shops, e.g. Motoworld, LAB/Regina to get your chain lube. I highly recommend Maxima Chain Wax.

[LL]

oh.. How much does it cost roughly?

2 blks away from my block have a motordiam liao

& how often must lube??

[.Hack]

oh.. How much does it cost roughly?

2 blks away from my block have a motordiam liao

& how often must lube??

 

Between $10-20 depending of what brand you choose. I lube my chain every 400-500km.

[eedwinn]

Woa, 400-500km??

 

I wonder if I will over lube my chain. Do it once every week and I travel around 150km per week.

[.Hack]

Woa, 400-500km??

 

I wonder if I will over lube my chain. Do it once every week and I travel around 150km per week.

 

Its okie to lube every week, just dont spray too much, the chain can only take so much lube, spray too much the rest will go to waste too.