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11/11/2015 9:33am
I'm getting a new '15 RMZ450 this week and I'd like to hear some input on what should be done to it before riding it, in terms of taking apart beforehand and what to grease, lock tite, etc. Also is there anything that should be done to the air forks prior to riding it for the first time?
-Change the air filter or at least make sure it's oiled properly
-Change the oil or at least make sure the proper amount is in the motor
-Check chain slack
-Check wheel spokes tightness
-Check torque on axle nuts, triple clamps, etc
-Check air pressures
Let a rip.
In theory these are what you're paying the dealer to do with the bike prep fee you will most likely get charged and some dealers probably do it well but there's nothing wrong with double checking.
Swingarm
Check suspension clickers make sure they are set where they should be
I also service the suspension to get the stock fish oil out and Golden Spectro suspension fluid in. Throw the stock POS chain in the trash and put a high quality O ring chain on and usually add 1 or 2 teeth on a new aluminum sprocket.
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1.) Grease swingarm, linkage, steering neck, brake pivot, and axles
2.) Anti-seize chain adjuster bolts
3.) Re-oil Air filter, Suzuki uses very little on their new bikes!
4.) Install an hour meter. Many companies offer a wireless version now
5.) Clean your brake rotors. The factories spray a protective film on them for shipment to prevent rust
6.) Check your fluids (oil, coolant, brake fluid)
7.) Blue loctite Kickstarter and subframe bolts
This is funny.
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