Gage05's 2004 Kawasaki Ninja EX250
My first street motorcycle
2,431 miles in 138 days
(0.4 years)
18 miles/day
536 miles/month
6,430 miles/year
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Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 9/23/08 |
6,027 |
Acquired Vehicle
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This is the day I bought the motorcycle for $2100.00. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Gas Tank - Clean
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Removed gas tank and cleaned using luke warm water and liquid dish washing detergent. Added Kreem chemical rust remover treatment Preparation A. Removed water using Kreem Preparation B. Coated inside of gas tank with WD40. |
58.00 |
0.00 |
58.00 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Carburetor - Clean
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Removed carburetor and thoroughly cleaned and drained bowls and the rest of the carburetor using carburetor cleaner. Mechanic thoroughly cleaned carburetor and adjusted air fuel mixture to maximize performance. |
52.00 |
0.00 |
52.00 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Fuel Filter - Replace
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Removed stock fuel filter and installed clear in line fuel filter. |
4.00 |
0.00 |
4.00 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Gas
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Partially filled gas tank to test motorcycle after all maintenence performed. |
7.73 |
0.00 |
7.73 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Side Mirror(s) - Replace
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Installed new factory mirror on left side of the motorcycle. |
60.00 |
0.00 |
60.00 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Turn Signal Bulb(s) - Replace
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Replaced front turn signal bulb on the left side of the motorcycle. |
6.50 |
0.00 |
6.50 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Throttle cable(s) - check
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Adjusted slack in throttle cable and return throttle cable. Used WD40 on throttle to lubricate and increase throttle return speed. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/14/08 |
6,318 |
Idle Speed - Check
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Adjusted and set idle speed to 1,650 rpm. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/16/08 |
6,334 |
Chain - Clean
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Thoroughly cleaned chain. |
12.00 |
0.00 |
12.00 |
| 10/16/08 |
6,334 |
Chain - Lubricate
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Thoroughly lubricated chain. |
6.50 |
0.00 |
6.50 |
| 10/18/08 |
6,375 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
10.68 |
0.00 |
10.68 |
| 10/18/08 |
6,379 |
Chain - Slack Adjustment
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Adjusted slack in chain to factory recommendation between 35 mm to 40 mm. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/23/08 |
6,485 |
Air Filter - Clean
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Thoroughly cleaned air filter housing, air filter housing screen, air filter holder, and air filter cap. Thoroughly cleaned air filter with kerosene. Soaked air filter in SAE 10W-30 synthetic motor oil. Removed excess oil and reinstalled air filter. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/23/08 |
6,485 |
Coolant - check
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Checked level in the coolant reserve tank. Filled the coolant reserve tank to the full line with a 50% coolant %50 distilled water mixture from Honda. Coolant contains anti-corrosion and rust inhibitors. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 10/26/08 |
6,485 |
Valves - adjust
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Adjusted the intake valves to between 0.102 mm and 0.127 mm. Adjusted the exhaust valves to between 0.127 mm and 0.152 mm. Both the intake and exhaust valves were adjusted within Kawasaki factory clearance specifications. |
12.00 |
0.00 |
12.00 |
| 10/26/08 |
6,485 |
Spark plugs - clean and gap
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Checked spark plugs for condition and wear. The spark plugs looked good and were clean. Verified that the gap for both spark plugs was within Kawasaki spark plug gap specifications. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/26/08 |
6,513 |
Carburetor - Synchronization Check
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Checked and adjusted carburetor synchronization using 1/4 inch inside diameter and 3/8 inch outside diameter tubing containing automatic transmission fluid attached to the vacuum connections on the carburetor. |
3.00 |
0.00 |
3.00 |
| 10/27/08 |
6,567 |
Fuel Hose - Check
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Thoroughly checked fuel hose for deterioration and wear. The fuel hose looks clean and good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/27/08 |
6,567 |
Brakes - front - fluid check
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Checked front brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/27/08 |
6,567 |
Brakes - rear - fluid check
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Checked rear brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/27/08 |
6,567 |
Brakes - front pads
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Checked wear on front brake pads. Front brake pads looked good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/27/08 |
6,567 |
Brakes - rear pads
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Checked wear on rear brake pads. Rear brake pads looked good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/29/08 |
6,589 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
9.86 |
0.00 |
9.86 |
| 11/3/08 |
6,752 |
Chain - Lubricate
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Thoroughly lubricated chain. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/3/08 |
6,752 |
Brakes - front - hose connect check
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Thoroughly checked brake hose bolt connections at the master cylinder and the brake caliper at the wheel. Checked bolts holding the brake caliper also. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/3/08 |
6,752 |
Brakes - rear - hose connect check
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Thoroughly checked brake hose bolt connections from the fluid reservoir and the brake caliper at the wheel. Checked Allen bolts holding the brake caliper also. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/3/08 |
6,752 |
Radiator Hoses - Connections Check
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Thoroughly checked all radiator hoses and hose connections from the radiator to the engine. All hoses are good, and the connections are tight. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/7/08 |
6,821 |
Gas
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Filled gas tank. |
8.91 |
0.00 |
8.91 |
| 11/16/08 |
6,861 |
Oil filter - replace
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Replaced oil filter with new HiFloFiltro oil filter. Thoroughly cleaned oil filter parts and oil filter housing. Replaced O-Rings on the oil filter bolt and oil filter cover. Drained oil from the air filter housing. |
6.96 |
0.00 |
6.96 |
Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 11/16/08 |
6,861 |
Oil - change
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Removed and cleaned drain bolt and drain bolt washer. Drained all oil from engine. Filled engine with two quarts of Castrol Syntec 10W-40 full synthetic motor oil to the full line on the clear engine oil level gage. |
13.74 |
0.00 |
13.74 |
| 11/17/08 |
6,861 |
Brakes - front pads
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Checked front brake pad wear by removing front brake caliper. Removed brake pads from caliper for inspection. The front brake pads looked good. Thoroughly cleaned front brake rotor, calipers, and brake pads using brake parts cleaner. |
3.49 |
0.00 |
3.49 |
| 11/17/08 |
6,861 |
Brakes - rear pads
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Checked rear brake pad wear by removing rear brake caliper. Removed brake pads from caliper for inspection. The rear brake pads looked good. Thoroughly cleaned rear brake rotor, calipers, and brake pads using brake parts cleaner. |
10.31 |
0.00 |
10.31 |
| 11/17/08 |
6,861 |
Brakes - front - fluid check
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Checked front brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/17/08 |
6,861 |
Brakes - rear - fluid check
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Checked rear brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/23/08 |
6,997 |
Tires - Wear Check
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Thoroughly checked wear on front and rear tires. Tire wear looked good. Removed three sharp metal pieces from the rear tire. These pieces did not puncture the tire. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/23/08 |
6,997 |
Fuel System - Check
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Checked rubber connections and clamps from the carburetor to the air filter box and carburetor to the engine. Checked hoses from gas tank to the carburetor. Checked fuel filter. All hoses connections and clamps were tight. The fuel filter was clean. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/23/08 |
6,997 |
Wash
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Thoroughly washed and waxed motorcycle. Thoroughly cleaned instrument gauges and handlebars. Thoroughly rinsed radiator to remove dirt and debris. Thoroughly cleaned front and back wheels. Used Armor All protectant on the front and rear tires. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/26/08 |
7,045 |
Chain - Slack Adjustment
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Adjusted slack in chain to factory recommendation between 35 mm to 40 mm. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/26/08 |
7,045 |
Clutch - Adjust
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Adjusted clutch lever play to between 2 mm and 3 mm according to the specifications in the owners manual. Used cable lubricator and cable lubricant to lubricate the clutch cable. |
18.56 |
0.00 |
18.56 |
| 11/26/08 |
7,049 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
7.16 |
0.00 |
7.16 |
| 12/13/08 |
7,268 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
5.67 |
0.00 |
5.67 |
| 12/21/08 |
7,332 |
Chain - Lubricate
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Thoroughly lubricated chain. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/25/08 |
7,489 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
5.55 |
0.00 |
5.55 |
| 12/25/08 |
7,508 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
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Checked front tire air presure and adjusted to 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 12/27/08 |
7,562 |
Brakes - front - fluid check
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Checked front brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/27/08 |
7,562 |
Brakes - rear - fluid check
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Checked rear brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/27/08 |
7,562 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
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Checked front tire air presure and adjusted to 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/30/08 |
7,713 |
Gas
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Filled gas tank. |
5.39 |
0.00 |
5.39 |
| 12/30/08 |
7,713 |
Fuel System - Clean
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Added one bottle of Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner to gas tank before filling gas tank with fuel. |
7.86 |
0.00 |
7.86 |
| 1/1/09 |
7,742 |
Chain - Clean
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Thoroughly cleaned chain. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/1/09 |
7,742 |
Chain - Wear Check
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Checked chain wear according to the Kawasaki Ninja 250R Motorcycle Owner's Manual. The chain length was measured at three points along the chain. The chain length measured between 317 mm to 319 mm. This is less than 323 mm. The chain is good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/1/09 |
7,742 |
Chain - Lubricate
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Thoroughly lubricated chain. |
7.64 |
0.00 |
7.64 |
| 1/1/09 |
7,742 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
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Checked front tire air presure and adjusted to 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/1/09 |
7,756 |
Chain - Slack Adjustment
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Adjusted slack in chain to factory recommendation between 35 mm to 40 mm. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/11/09 |
7,943 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
6.55 |
0.00 |
6.55 |
| 1/15/09 |
7,952 |
Tire - rear - replace
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Rear tire was punctured by a nail. Purchased new rear Kenda Sport Challenger 130/90 16 tire with road hazard warranty from Cycle Gear. They mounted and balanced the tire. Added lithium grease containing molybdenum disulphide to wheel spacers. |
68.88 |
38.23 |
107.11 |
| 1/15/09 |
7,952 |
Tires - Wear Check
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Rear tire was punctured by a nail. Purchased new rear Kenda Sport Challenger 130/90 16 tire from Cycle Gear. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/15/09 |
7,952 |
Chain - Slack Adjustment
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Adjusted slack in chain to factory recommendation between 35 mm to 40 mm. Thoroughly cleaned swingarm, castle nut, and axle bolt. Installed new R-clip in the hole at the threaded end of the axle bolt around the castle nut. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/15/09 |
7,952 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
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Checked front tire air presure and adjusted to 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 1/17/09 |
7,993 |
Brakes - front - fluid check
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Checked front brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/17/09 |
7,993 |
Brakes - rear - fluid check
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Checked rear brake fluid reservoir level. Brake fluid level was good. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/17/09 |
7,993 |
Battery - check
|
Advance Auto checked Yuasa YTX7L-BS battery to determine if it was still good. The printout from the battery checker indicated the battery needed to be replaced. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/17/09 |
7,993 |
Battery - replace
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Replaced the Yuasa YTX7L-BS battery with an EverStart ESLBS battery from Walmart. Thoroughly cleaned battery area and battery spacer. Placed foam at the bottom of the spacer to allow the battery to sit higher without hanging from the battery cables. |
35.99 |
0.00 |
35.99 |
| 1/24/09 |
8,163 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
6.86 |
0.00 |
6.86 |
| 1/24/09 |
8,166 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
|
Checked front tire air presure and adjusted to 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/25/09 |
8,201 |
Wash
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Thoroughly washed and waxed motorcycle. Thoroughly cleaned instrument gauges and handlebars. Thoroughly rinsed radiator to remove dirt and debris. Thoroughly cleaned front and back wheels. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/25/09 |
8,201 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
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Checked front tire air presure. Front tire air pressure was 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/25/09 |
8,201 |
Chain - Lubricate
|
Thoroughly lubricated chain. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/27/09 |
8,239 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
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Checked front tire air presure. Front tire air pressure was 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/28/09 |
8,239 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
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Checked front tire air presure. Front tire air pressure was 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/31/09 |
8,333 |
Tires - Air Pressure Check
|
Checked front tire air presure and adjusted to 28 p.s.i. Checked rear tire air presure and adjusted to 32 p.s.i. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 2/1/09 |
8,393 |
Gas
|
Filled gas tank. |
7.38 |
0.00 |
7.38 |
| 2/8/09 |
8,458 |
Sold Vehicle
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This is the day I sold the motorcycle for $2100.00. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
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74 records |
Totals |
469.17 |
38.23 |
507.40 |
Last Services
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| Description |
Date |
Miles |
Miles Since |
Months Since |
Miles Until |
Months Until |
Notes |
| Brakes - front - fluid check |
1/17/09 |
7,993 |
465 |
213 |
2,535 |
|
You are 212 months over your threshold of 1 months for this service. |
| Brakes - front - flush |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
3,542 |
|
You are 250 months over your threshold of 24 months for this service. |
| Brakes - front - hose replace |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
|
|
You are 226 months over your threshold of 48 months for this service. |
| Brakes - light switch check |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
|
|
You are 5,458 miles over your threshold of 3,000 miles for this service. |
| Brakes - rear - fluid check |
1/17/09 |
7,993 |
465 |
213 |
2,535 |
|
You are 212 months over your threshold of 1 months for this service. |
| Brakes - rear - flush |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
3,542 |
|
You are 250 months over your threshold of 24 months for this service. |
| Brakes - rear - hose replace |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
|
|
You are 226 months over your threshold of 48 months for this service. |
| Coolant - replace |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
9,542 |
|
You are 250 months over your threshold of 24 months for this service. |
| General Lubrication |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
|
|
You are 5,458 miles over your threshold of 3,000 miles for this service. |
| Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners - Check |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
|
|
You are 2,458 miles over your threshold of 6,000 miles for this service. |
| Oil - change |
11/16/08 |
6,861 |
1,597 |
215 |
4,403 |
|
You are 203 months over your threshold of 12 months for this service. |
| Radiator Hoses - Connections Check |
11/3/08 |
6,752 |
1,706 |
216 |
4,294 |
|
You are 204 months over your threshold of 12 months for this service. |
| Steering - Check |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
|
|
You are 5,458 miles over your threshold of 3,000 miles for this service. |
| Steering Stem Bearing - Lubricate |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
3,542 |
|
You are 250 months over your threshold of 24 months for this service. |
| Swingarm, Uni-Trak - Lubricate |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
|
|
You are 2,458 miles over your threshold of 6,000 miles for this service. |
| Tires - Air Pressure Check |
1/31/09 |
8,333 |
125 |
213 |
125 |
|
You are 212 months over your threshold of 1 months for this service. |
| Wash |
1/25/09 |
8,201 |
257 |
213 |
743 |
|
You are 212 months over your threshold of 1 months for this service. |
| Air Filter - Clean |
10/23/08 |
6,485 |
1,973 |
216 |
4,027 |
|
|
| Air Filter - Replace |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
3,542 |
|
|
| Battery - check |
1/17/09 |
7,993 |
465 |
213 |
|
|
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| Battery - replace |
1/17/09 |
7,993 |
465 |
213 |
|
|
|
| Brakes - front - hose connect check |
11/3/08 |
6,752 |
1,706 |
216 |
1,294 |
|
|
| Brakes - front pads |
11/17/08 |
6,861 |
1,597 |
215 |
1,403 |
|
|
| Brakes - rear - hose connect check |
11/3/08 |
6,752 |
1,706 |
216 |
1,294 |
|
|
| Brakes - rear pads |
11/17/08 |
6,861 |
1,597 |
215 |
1,403 |
|
|
| Carburetor - Clean |
10/14/08 |
6,318 |
2,140 |
217 |
|
|
|
| Carburetor - Synchronization Check |
10/26/08 |
6,513 |
1,945 |
216 |
1,055 |
|
|
| Chain - Clean |
1/1/09 |
7,742 |
716 |
214 |
484 |
|
|
| Chain - Lubricate |
1/25/09 |
8,201 |
257 |
213 |
143 |
|
|
| Chain - Slack Adjustment |
1/15/09 |
7,952 |
506 |
213 |
94 |
|
|
| Chain - Wear Check |
1/1/09 |
7,742 |
716 |
214 |
2,284 |
|
|
| Clutch - Adjust |
11/26/08 |
7,045 |
1,413 |
215 |
1,587 |
|
|
| Coolant - check |
10/23/08 |
6,485 |
1,973 |
216 |
1,027 |
|
|
| Forks - change oil |
1/1/04 |
0 |
8,458 |
274 |
9,542 |
|
|
| Fuel Filter - Replace |
10/14/08 |
6,318 |
2,140 |
217 |
|
|
|
| Fuel Hose - Check |
10/27/08 |
6,567 |
1,891 |
216 |
1,109 |
|
|
| Fuel System - Check |
11/23/08 |
6,997 |
1,461 |
215 |
4,539 |
|
|
| Fuel System - Clean |
12/30/08 |
7,713 |
745 |
214 |
5,255 |
|
|
| Gas Tank - Clean |
10/14/08 |
6,318 |
2,140 |
217 |
|
|
|
| Idle Speed - Check |
10/14/08 |
6,318 |
2,140 |
217 |
860 |
|
|
| Oil filter - replace |
11/16/08 |
6,861 |
1,597 |
215 |
4,403 |
|
|
| Side Mirror(s) - Replace |
10/14/08 |
6,318 |
2,140 |
217 |
|
|
|
| Sold Vehicle |
2/8/09 |
8,458 |
0 |
213 |
|
|
|
| Spark plugs - clean and gap |
10/26/08 |
6,485 |
1,973 |
216 |
1,027 |
|
|
| Throttle cable(s) - check |
10/14/08 |
6,318 |
2,140 |
217 |
3,860 |
|
|
| Tire - rear - replace |
1/15/09 |
7,952 |
506 |
213 |
|
|
|
| Tires - Wear Check |
1/15/09 |
7,952 |
506 |
213 |
2,494 |
|
|
| Turn Signal Bulb(s) - Replace |
10/14/08 |
6,318 |
2,140 |
217 |
|
|
|
| Valves - adjust |
10/26/08 |
6,485 |
1,973 |
216 |
4,027 |
|
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