GearLoop's 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Blue with orange stipe. Rides all year in any weather.
17,343 miles in 511 days
(1.4 years)
34 miles/day
1,032 miles/month
12,388 miles/year
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Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 9/1/05 |
2 |
Acquired Vehicle
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|
3,436.00 |
0.00 |
3,436.00 |
| 9/8/05 |
412 |
Gas
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First time filled to the top |
10.25 |
0.00 |
10.25 |
| 9/9/05 |
510 |
Oil - change
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Oil Changed with 2 Qts of Advanced Auto Parts API service SL 10W-40 ($4.11) and Kawasaki Oil filter. ($9.89) |
14.00 |
0.00 |
14.00 |
| 9/12/05 |
640 |
Gas
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|
9.20 |
0.00 |
9.20 |
| 9/15/05 |
873 |
Gas
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|
9.21 |
0.00 |
9.21 |
| 9/20/05 |
1,111 |
Gas
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|
9.36 |
0.00 |
9.36 |
| 9/25/05 |
1,352 |
Gas
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|
9.92 |
0.00 |
9.92 |
| 9/29/05 |
1,570 |
Gas
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|
9.49 |
0.00 |
9.49 |
| 10/4/05 |
1,793 |
Gas
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|
10.76 |
0.00 |
10.76 |
| 10/18/05 |
1,839 |
Gas
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|
1.95 |
0.00 |
1.95 |
| 10/24/05 |
2,050 |
Gas
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|
8.27 |
0.00 |
8.27 |
| 10/27/05 |
2,317 |
Gas
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|
10.36 |
0.00 |
10.36 |
| 10/30/05 |
2,492 |
Gas
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|
6.40 |
0.00 |
6.40 |
| 11/3/05 |
2,701 |
Gas
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|
7.05 |
0.00 |
7.05 |
| 11/7/05 |
2,954 |
Gas
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|
7.87 |
0.00 |
7.87 |
Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 11/10/05 |
3,197 |
Gas
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|
8.06 |
0.00 |
8.06 |
| 11/14/05 |
3,405 |
Gas
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|
6.36 |
0.00 |
6.36 |
| 11/18/05 |
3,637 |
Gas
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|
7.60 |
0.00 |
7.60 |
| 11/22/05 |
3,850 |
Gas
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|
6.96 |
0.00 |
6.96 |
| 1/11/06 |
4,265 |
Gas
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Didn't record the fillup before this one. Unknown gas mileage from previous tank. |
6.52 |
0.00 |
6.52 |
| 1/17/06 |
4,414 |
Gas
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|
5.26 |
0.00 |
5.26 |
| 1/22/06 |
4,579 |
Gas
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|
6.12 |
0.00 |
6.12 |
| 1/26/06 |
4,768 |
Gas
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|
6.63 |
0.00 |
6.63 |
| 1/28/06 |
4,800 |
Valves - adjust
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Odometer reading estimated. Exact mileage not recorded. Only service on the bike that wasn't done by me. |
0.00 |
90.00 |
90.00 |
| 2/1/06 |
4,939 |
Gas
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|
5.88 |
0.00 |
5.88 |
| 2/7/06 |
5,170 |
Gas
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|
8.45 |
0.00 |
8.45 |
| 2/8/06 |
5,230 |
Oil - change
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2 quarts Advanced Autoparts 10W40 ($2.95) and oil filter ($9.89 includes tax). |
12.84 |
0.00 |
12.84 |
| 2/14/06 |
5,358 |
Gas
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|
6.33 |
0.00 |
6.33 |
| 2/17/06 |
5,532 |
Gas
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|
5.64 |
0.00 |
5.64 |
| 3/2/06 |
5,674 |
Gas
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|
4.80 |
0.00 |
4.80 |
Date
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Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 3/14/06 |
5,888 |
Gas
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|
7.87 |
0.00 |
7.87 |
| 3/21/06 |
6,093 |
Gas
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|
7.63 |
0.00 |
7.63 |
| 3/23/06 |
6,223 |
Gas
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|
4.93 |
0.00 |
4.93 |
| 3/25/06 |
6,313 |
Gas
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|
3.35 |
0.00 |
3.35 |
| 3/27/06 |
6,417 |
Gas
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|
3.72 |
0.00 |
3.72 |
| 3/31/06 |
6,591 |
Gas
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|
7.02 |
0.00 |
7.02 |
| 3/31/06 |
6,615 |
Gas
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|
1.01 |
0.00 |
1.01 |
| 4/4/06 |
6,655 |
Gas
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|
1.72 |
0.00 |
1.72 |
| 4/6/06 |
6,746 |
Gas
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|
3.50 |
0.00 |
3.50 |
| 4/11/06 |
6,901 |
Gas
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|
6.35 |
0.00 |
6.35 |
| 4/14/06 |
7,016 |
Tire - rear - replace
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Replaced the leaky stock Dunlop K630 130/80/16 with a Pirelli MT75 120/80/16 (51.55 + 10 to ship, then mounted for 15 + 1 for tire disposal fee). |
61.55 |
16.00 |
77.55 |
| 4/14/06 |
7,016 |
Other
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Adjusted the chain tension |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 4/16/06 |
7,069 |
Gas
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|
7.19 |
0.00 |
7.19 |
| 4/20/06 |
7,262 |
Gas
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|
9.28 |
0.00 |
9.28 |
| 4/23/06 |
7,438 |
Gas
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|
7.76 |
0.00 |
7.76 |
Date
|
Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 4/26/06 |
7,641 |
Gas
|
|
8.92 |
0.00 |
8.92 |
| 4/28/06 |
7,825 |
Other
|
Checked air filter |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 4/30/06 |
7,856 |
Other
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Checked plugs. Didn't clean. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 4/30/06 |
7,858 |
Gas
|
|
9.16 |
0.00 |
9.16 |
| 5/5/06 |
7,979 |
Gas
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|
4.30 |
0.00 |
4.30 |
| 5/11/06 |
8,090 |
Gas
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|
4.25 |
0.00 |
4.25 |
| 5/11/06 |
8,126 |
Gas
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Shifted under 4k, exceed 6k a few times, never exceeded 7k. |
1.00 |
0.00 |
1.00 |
| 5/16/06 |
8,163 |
Gas
|
|
1.35 |
0.00 |
1.35 |
| 5/19/06 |
8,320 |
Gas
|
|
5.24 |
0.00 |
5.24 |
| 5/23/06 |
8,432 |
Gas
|
|
4.01 |
0.00 |
4.01 |
| 6/3/06 |
8,665 |
Oil - change
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Oil Changed. 3 Qts 10W40 SL non-energy conserving Autozone house brand ($5.07), K&N oil filter ($5.75) |
10.82 |
0.00 |
10.82 |
| 6/3/06 |
8,665 |
Spark plugs - replace
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Two CR8HSA spark plugs [NGK] (2 * $1.75) |
3.50 |
0.00 |
3.50 |
| 6/3/06 |
8,668 |
Gas
|
|
9.54 |
0.00 |
9.54 |
| 6/21/06 |
8,899 |
Gas
|
|
9.48 |
0.00 |
9.48 |
| 6/30/06 |
9,152 |
Gas
|
Hit reserve before fillup. |
11.14 |
0.00 |
11.14 |
Date
|
Miles |
Service
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Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 7/13/06 |
9,373 |
Gas
|
|
9.86 |
0.00 |
9.86 |
| 7/21/06 |
9,592 |
Gas
|
Price per gallon was $2.92 or $2.93. Number of gallons calculated to be 3.44 |
10.05 |
0.00 |
10.05 |
| 7/27/06 |
9,792 |
Gas
|
|
8.44 |
0.00 |
8.44 |
| 7/28/06 |
9,797 |
Valves - adjust
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All intake valves adjusted to between 0.10mm and 0.13mm. #1 outer exhaust between 0.13mm and 0.15mm. All other exhaust valves adjusted to between 0.15mm and 0.18mm. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 7/28/06 |
9,797 |
Carbs - synchronized
|
|
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 8/1/06 |
9,834 |
Gas
|
This was the first gas up after carb sync and valve job. Driving like a bat out of hell. |
2.15 |
0.00 |
2.15 |
| 8/1/06 |
9,851 |
Gas
|
Still driving like a bat out of hell. |
0.96 |
0.00 |
0.96 |
| 8/14/06 |
10,046 |
Gas
|
After lots of WOT interstate. Sustained 12k+. |
9.84 |
0.00 |
9.84 |
| 8/16/06 |
10,235 |
Gas
|
Many full accel runs through 6k. |
9.18 |
0.00 |
9.18 |
| 8/20/06 |
10,365 |
Gas
|
|
5.40 |
0.00 |
5.40 |
| 8/23/06 |
10,512 |
Gas
|
|
6.23 |
0.00 |
6.23 |
| 8/24/06 |
10,590 |
Carbs - synchronized
|
Carb sync wuz teh suxorz. CCW for #2. CW for #1 vacuum. Idle was too low to start the bike. I adjusted it. Gasoline melts duck tape adhesive as well as certain plastic cups. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 8/28/06 |
10,701 |
Gas
|
|
7.16 |
0.00 |
7.16 |
| 8/31/06 |
10,855 |
Gas
|
|
5.15 |
0.00 |
5.15 |
| 9/3/06 |
10,954 |
Gas
|
|
3.21 |
0.00 |
3.21 |
Date
|
Miles |
Service
|
Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 9/5/06 |
11,039 |
Gas
|
|
2.88 |
0.00 |
2.88 |
| 9/5/06 |
11,056 |
Other
|
Chain wear checked. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 9/10/06 |
11,248 |
Gas
|
|
7.57 |
0.00 |
7.57 |
| 9/14/06 |
11,378 |
Gas
|
|
4.04 |
0.00 |
4.04 |
| 9/15/06 |
11,403 |
Other
|
Chain tension checked. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 9/17/06 |
11,507 |
Gas
|
|
3.82 |
0.00 |
3.82 |
| 9/18/06 |
11,582 |
Carbs - synchronized
|
Wow, easiest carb sync evar (that's evar with an 'a'). |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 9/20/06 |
11,600 |
Other
|
Motorcycle violated code 40-6-181 of Georgia law. Cost: $125.00 (Exact odometer reading unknown). |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 9/20/06 |
11,613 |
Gas
|
Very conservative riding with some stop and go, and some low speed maneuvers. |
2.79 |
0.00 |
2.79 |
| 9/23/06 |
11,745 |
Gas
|
|
3.73 |
0.00 |
3.73 |
| 9/24/06 |
11,800 |
Coolant - replace
|
Coolant replaced with PEAK ($10.88) coolant and Land Sky ($.65) distilled water ($.78 in taxes). 50/50 ratio. |
12.31 |
0.00 |
12.31 |
| 9/27/06 |
11,940 |
Gas
|
|
5.43 |
0.00 |
5.43 |
| 9/27/06 |
11,966 |
Other
|
Adjusted chain tension. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 9/28/06 |
12,013 |
Other
|
Checked chain tension. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 9/29/06 |
12,063 |
Carbs - synchronized
|
Carbs sync'ed. Screw turned roughly 290 degrees clockwise. Idle was low after sync. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Date
|
Miles |
Service
|
Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 10/1/06 |
12,118 |
Valves - adjust
|
|
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/1/06 |
12,118 |
Coolant - replace
|
Coolant was drained, reservoir was drained, and radiator was completely drained. Afterwards, the coolant was slightly low, so I added more within 24 hours. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/2/06 |
12,183 |
Gas
|
|
6.50 |
0.00 |
6.50 |
| 10/3/06 |
12,247 |
Oil - change
|
Oil changed with 10W40 Advanced Auto Parts API service SL which was leftover from previous oil changes. FRAM filter with correct o-ring ($5.50) was changed. Oil screen removed and partially cleaned. |
5.50 |
0.00 |
5.50 |
| 10/4/06 |
12,265 |
Gas
|
|
2.27 |
0.00 |
2.27 |
| 10/9/06 |
12,473 |
Gas
|
|
5.46 |
0.00 |
5.46 |
| 10/12/06 |
12,645 |
Gas
|
|
4.49 |
0.00 |
4.49 |
| 10/16/06 |
12,812 |
Gas
|
|
4.80 |
0.00 |
4.80 |
| 10/17/06 |
12,835 |
Other
|
Added antifreeze and distilled water to coolant reservior. Increased level from just above the cold line to just below full. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/19/06 |
12,990 |
Other
|
Checked chain tension. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 10/20/06 |
13,008 |
Gas
|
|
5.34 |
0.00 |
5.34 |
| 10/20/06 |
13,040 |
Tire - front - replace
|
Changed front tire: Pirelli MT75 100/80-16 ($55.18 and $8 to ship). Cost $10 to mount and balance with a $2 tire disposal fee. |
75.18 |
0.00 |
75.18 |
| 10/21/06 |
13,233 |
Gas
|
Mostly high speed (60+mph), but conservative throttle work. |
5.65 |
0.00 |
5.65 |
| 10/25/06 |
13,331 |
Gas
|
|
2.68 |
0.00 |
2.68 |
| 10/29/06 |
13,452 |
Other
|
Topped off front brake fluid with Valvoline |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
Date
|
Miles |
Service
|
Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 10/31/06 |
13,519 |
Gas
|
|
5.01 |
0.00 |
5.01 |
| 11/3/06 |
13,695 |
Gas
|
|
5.41 |
0.00 |
5.41 |
| 11/6/06 |
13,896 |
Gas
|
|
5.58 |
0.00 |
5.58 |
| 11/10/06 |
14,092 |
Gas
|
|
5.55 |
0.00 |
5.55 |
| 11/12/06 |
14,182 |
Other
|
Chain slack checked. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 11/14/06 |
14,267 |
Gas
|
|
4.63 |
0.00 |
4.63 |
| 11/17/06 |
14,437 |
Gas
|
|
4.81 |
0.00 |
4.81 |
| 11/21/06 |
14,592 |
Gas
|
|
4.43 |
0.00 |
4.43 |
| 11/26/06 |
14,806 |
Gas
|
|
6.24 |
0.00 |
6.24 |
| 11/30/06 |
15,020 |
Gas
|
|
6.39 |
0.00 |
6.39 |
| 12/4/06 |
15,212 |
Gas
|
|
5.75 |
0.00 |
5.75 |
| 12/4/06 |
15,229 |
Gas
|
Held high rpms (7-8k), steady throttle. Outside temp freezing. |
0.70 |
0.00 |
0.70 |
| 12/6/06 |
15,364 |
Carbs - synchronized
|
Clockwise pushes water to #1 cylinder. CounterClockwise pushes water to #2 cylinder. Adjusted CCW 90 degrees then CW 12.5 degrees. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/9/06 |
15,431 |
Gas
|
|
6.08 |
0.00 |
6.08 |
| 12/12/06 |
15,580 |
Oil - change
|
Oil changed with 10W40 SL Advanced Autoparts oil. Engine was flushed with a mix of 10W40 and 30 weight ($1.80). Replaced filter and o-ring with FRAM ($5.50). Cleaned oil screen. Two quarts of 10W40 bought at $1.50 each with 7% tax ($.21). |
10.51 |
0.00 |
10.51 |
Date
|
Miles |
Service
|
Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 12/13/06 |
15,582 |
Gas
|
|
4.43 |
0.00 |
4.43 |
| 12/15/06 |
15,748 |
Tire - rear - replace
|
Changed rear tire (Pirelli MT75 120/80-16 for $49.00). $10 for tire change (mounting and balancing) and a $2 disposal fee. |
61.00 |
0.00 |
61.00 |
| 12/15/06 |
15,748 |
Other
|
Chain stretch measured |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/15/06 |
15,748 |
Other
|
Chain slack measured |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/16/06 |
15,767 |
Gas
|
|
5.66 |
0.00 |
5.66 |
| 12/22/06 |
15,951 |
Gas
|
|
5.87 |
0.00 |
5.87 |
| 12/29/06 |
16,091 |
Other
|
Chain slack adjusted |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 12/30/06 |
16,109 |
Gas
|
|
5.00 |
0.00 |
5.00 |
| 1/2/07 |
16,291 |
Gas
|
|
5.38 |
0.00 |
5.38 |
| 1/2/07 |
16,326 |
Other
|
Chain slack measured |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/4/07 |
16,401 |
Gas
|
|
3.42 |
0.00 |
3.42 |
| 1/4/07 |
16,439 |
Brakes - front - flush
|
Used Valvoline DOT 4 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/4/07 |
16,439 |
Brakes - rear - flush
|
Used Valvoline DOT 4 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/8/07 |
16,590 |
Gas
|
|
5.55 |
0.00 |
5.55 |
| 1/12/07 |
16,747 |
Gas
|
|
4.74 |
0.00 |
4.74 |
Date
|
Miles |
Service
|
Notes |
$ Parts |
$ Labor |
$ Total |
| 1/13/07 |
16,831 |
Mileage
|
Found two nails within a cm of each other. Tire has ~1100 miles on it. |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| 1/16/07 |
16,947 |
Gas
|
|
6.15 |
0.00 |
6.15 |
| 1/22/07 |
17,175 |
Gas
|
|
6.54 |
0.00 |
6.54 |
| 1/25/07 |
17,345 |
Other
|
Put tube in tire $18 |
18.00 |
0.00 |
18.00 |
| 1/25/07 |
17,345 |
Other
|
Chain slack adjusted |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
|
140 records |
Totals |
4,314.03 |
106.00 |
4,420.03 |
Last Services
[View Service Thresholds]
| Description |
Date |
Miles |
Miles Since |
Months Since |
Miles Until |
Months Until |
Notes |
| Brakes - front - flush |
1/4/07 |
16,439 |
906 |
238 |
|
|
|
| Brakes - rear - flush |
1/4/07 |
16,439 |
906 |
238 |
|
|
|
| Carbs - synchronized |
12/6/06 |
15,364 |
1,981 |
239 |
|
|
|
| Coolant - replace |
10/1/06 |
12,118 |
5,227 |
241 |
|
|
|
| Oil - change |
12/12/06 |
15,580 |
1,765 |
239 |
|
|
|
| Spark plugs - replace |
6/3/06 |
8,665 |
8,680 |
245 |
|
|
|
| Tire - front - replace |
10/20/06 |
13,040 |
4,305 |
240 |
|
|
|
| Tire - rear - replace |
12/15/06 |
15,748 |
1,597 |
239 |
|
|
|
| Valves - adjust |
10/1/06 |
12,118 |
5,227 |
241 |
|
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