We often get asked what type of maintenance schedule we maintain on our bikes so we will keep a running log on the blog moving forward along with some notes.
2004 Suzuki SV650
10/13/2009: Oil/filter change
8/24/2009: Install new set of Bridgestone DOT (003 front/003RS rear); oil/filter change
7/1/2009: Flushed brake fluid (replaced with Castrol SRF)
6/17/2009: Valve Adjustment, Tune-Up (new spark plugs), found loose wire for instrument cluster fuse and tightened.
6/2/09: Oil and Filter Change
4/22/09: Oil and Filter Change
4/21/09: Bridgestone DOT Set #1 retired after 4.5 trackdays. Bridgestone Set #2 mounted (2.5 days – retire after 6/27 Cresson CW);
4/16/2009: Tech-Spec grip pads added
4/7/2009: Replaced fuel tank and front fender with repainted versions. New RK Gold Chain and Vortex 15 front sprocket installed. Used Vortex 46 rear sprocket installed. Oil and filter change (Silkolene)
3/30/2009: Replaced right brake lever. Adjustment on existing lever was moving. Other lever relegated as emergency spare.
3/29/2009: Replaced rear sprocket (Vortex Red 44). Noticed that front sprocket (15) and chain needs to be replaced soon. Tires will have 3.5 days after 4/12. Bridgestone tire guy indicated that heat cycles shouldn’t be an issue on the tires and run them based on tread remaining. Will monitor and plan to use for 4/19 Ty Howard school day.
3/25/2009 : Suspension refresh – Traxxion dampening rods added, along with new 25wt oil (.925Kg springs). Rear Penske triple-clicker serviced (500kg spring). Front calipers cleaned and serviced. Right rear set bracket and peg replaced (woodcraft). All suspension and brake work done by Jim Cambora at Raceworx.
2/27/2009: Lowside crash entering Turn 6 at ECR under braking. bent right footpeg, cosmetic damage to right clip-on bar and grips. Bridgestone tires have 9 sessions on them (3 heat cycles).
2/26/2009: New Sharkskinz bodywork. New Vortex lightweight fairing stay. New GPR Steering Damper. Work done by Metric-Tech.
1/15/2009: Replaced left rear set bracket and footpeg (woodcraft); replaced left clip-on bar (woodcraft).
12/30/08: Lowside crash entering Turn 7 at ECR under braking. broke left footpeg, bent left bracket, bent left clip-on, dented tank
12/12/08: Oil and Filter Change – Silkolene Synthetic Pro 4T 15W50 and Suzuki OEM Oil Filter (w/ new crush washer) – 2.7L of oil (approximate cost - $55)
2006 Suzuki SV650
11/8/2009: Motor seized up during trackday.
10/15/2009: Woodcraft-CFM Frame Sliders (match other SV holes), Vortex keyless fuel cap
8/24/2009: Install Sharkskinz bodywork/fairing stay; install slicks (first time); install Vesrah RJL brakepads
7/1/2009: Flushed braked fluid (replaced with Castrol SRF)
6/23/09: Replaced Tires with new Bridgestone DOT (Set #4)
6/2/09: Oil and Filter Change; new caliper bolts (drilled for safety-wire)
4/25/2009: Valve Adjustment, Tune-up (change spark plugs)
4/19/2009: FI indicator lighting up; sputtering issue possibly related to plugs/plug wire; bike parked until diagnosed. schedule for valve adjustment/tune up.
4/16/2009: Tech-Spec grip pads added
4/12/2009: Bridgestone Rain Tires were run at 2 practice sessions and 1 rain race at TWS.
3/29/2009: Changed oil and filter (Castrol)
3/18/2009: Replaced tires and running with Bridgestone 003 (front)/016 (rear) DOT tires. Tires have about 2.5 days on them. Will run tires for 4/19, 4/24, 4/26 trackdays and evaluate.
3/14/2009: Acquired race bike from Bill Erzal and took delivery at ECR. The bike comes with:
- Ohlins rear shock
- Raceworx/Cambora Forks (Racetech emulators,dampening rod, Ohlins springs)
- Degreed Cams – running intake/intake @105/105
- Leo Vince full race exhaust system
- Motovation frame sliders
- Woodcraft clipons and rearsets
- Galfer braided steel lines
- Ferodo Sintered brake pads
- New 520 chain, sprockets
- Steering Damper
- Spares
The bike was also dyno’d by AF-1 at 68.5HP which makes it a little bit stronger than most SVs. This bike will be the primary race bike for M2TX with the 2004 model used primarily for testing and practice.
Parts to order list (www.ronayers.com):
- caliper rebuild kit (pistons and seals) (2)
- oil filter (2) and crush washers (2)
Track Gearing:
Currently, I have both bikes set for 15/44. I primarily run the bike at ECR and I think that I may need to play around a little bit with it and perhaps a 15/45 setup may make more sense. More testing this year will probably sort that out. Next track is MSR and I will be setting up 15/44 gearing for that also.
The last few months, we have run the bike with 15/46 gearing at both ECR and MSR. We will be experimenting with 15/45 gearing at ECR with the blue bike, but will keep 15/46 at MSR CCW for now.
2007 Yamaha R6 (purchased 9/27/2009)
11/24/2009: Oil Change (Castrol PowerRS R4 4T 5W/40) after 2 trackdays
11/20/2009: Brake fluid bled again; rear tire replaced (003 medium)
11/10/2009: Brake fluid flushed (Castrol SRF); Tires replaced (Bridgestone 003 medium/medium)
10/1/2009: Oil and filter change (Castrol PowerRS R4 4T, 5W40; OEM filter)
Service Manual: http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/pdf/2007_R6_Service.pdf
