new bike tips?

Skunk wrote:

Akit

mxb2 wrote:

Opinions on what you riders do when you purchase a new bike? Grease moving parts, loctite ceratain parts check fluids, air pressure, set sag, Hour meter...

Opinions on what you riders do when you purchase a new bike? Grease moving parts, loctite ceratain parts check fluids, air pressure, set sag, Hour meter for me.also check spokes,change oil and filter after break in time Any other tips? Thanks..

OneDirtyMXRider wrote:

When you say new, do you mean new to you or like brand new from shop? Brand New: For Me, When i get a new bike...

When you say new, do you mean new to you or like brand new from shop?

Brand New:
For Me, When i get a new bike, i set race sag, check oil & air filter, change tire pressure's (depending on track), order Grips, Number Plate Decals, and a Set of Graphics.

New to Me: (Only buy new bike's tho)
I would say do all the regular routine maintenance , look for major wear on parts, clean or replace air filter, change oil and filter if 4 stroke, check coolant, Check Fork Seals, and all the other stuff you said.

mxtech1 wrote:

I used to work at a dealership and I would sometimes have to prep new bikes from out of the crate. I will give examples of...

I used to work at a dealership and I would sometimes have to prep new bikes from out of the crate. I will give examples of a Kawasaki MX bike of what we had to put it together at the dealership.

Front tire and axle mount.
Mount handlebars, levers, master cylinder, and clutch cable.
Install foot pegs.
Install radiator shrouds and front number plate.
General check over, fluid check & tire pressure.

Everything else comes ready from the factory so there usually aren't many mistakes made on those parts. You will definately want to check all the items that I listed above because they are usually the items that are shipped loose with the bike and can be installed incorrectly by the teenager service tech.

Other than that, make sure the air filter has oil, double check engine oil and coolant level, tire pressure, set sag, suspension nuts/bolts, and spokes.

If you are really particular, you should pull the swingarm linkage, swingarm bolt, wheel axles, steering stem, peg pivot pins, and brake caliper pins to apply waterproof grease. The grease from the factory is very lightweight and will was off within the first couple washings. The last thing would be to break out the torque wrench and manual and check every fastener for proper torque after the 3rd ride. Very time-consuming but really makes a difference after all the parts become seated. Follow the manual for the break-in procedure.

mxb2 wrote:

Opinions on what you riders do when you purchase a new bike? Grease moving parts, loctite ceratain parts check fluids, air pressure, set sag, Hour meter...

Opinions on what you riders do when you purchase a new bike? Grease moving parts, loctite ceratain parts check fluids, air pressure, set sag, Hour meter for me.also check spokes,change oil and filter after break in time Any other tips? Thanks..

newmann wrote:

If you are a Loctite lover, just remember on disassembly the blue lets loose at about 160 degrees and the red at about 350. Warm them...

If you are a Loctite lover, just remember on disassembly the blue lets loose at about 160 degrees and the red at about 350. Warm them up and make life easy. Don't want to use loctite on the threads of your rear sprocket bolts/nuts? Put some red on the tapered backside of the bolt heads.

newmann wrote:

If you are a Loctite lover, just remember on disassembly the blue lets loose at about 160 degrees and the red at about 350. Warm them...

If you are a Loctite lover, just remember on disassembly the blue lets loose at about 160 degrees and the red at about 350. Warm them up and make life easy. Don't want to use loctite on the threads of your rear sprocket bolts/nuts? Put some red on the tapered backside of the bolt heads.

mxb2 wrote:

thanks newmann, good news to you, if all goes well soon, i will get a 12ktm250 sx, lol, serious , good tips thanks

newmann wrote:

That should be a "fun" bike coming off a 450. For me , fun would be in the form of a new small bore. If I...

That should be a "fun" bike coming off a 450. For me , fun would be in the form of a new small bore. If I clear out a few more bikes I'll probably pick up a new KTM150 and get back to riding some more myself. Too much work, not enough play.

newmann wrote:

250 should feel like a play bike coming off the 450. I'll be interested to hear if it is a disappointment in the torque department. Stock...

250 should feel like a play bike coming off the 450. I'll be interested to hear if it is a disappointment in the torque department. Stock though it's cranking out 50 hp. MXA raves over the addition of the PC silencer by itself and really makes out like the PC "McGrath" pipe sets the world on fire. You see the carb mod for it?