i have two questions:
The first check up is done at 600miles, they changed my Oil and brake fluids, checked tire pressure and lubed the chain.
when is the second time to go to get the bike checked?
also, how do you clean your brake discs so that they don't make noiseWhen to go for a motorcycle check up/ dirty brake discs?
Your oil changes should be at around 3000-4000 miles, and depending on the bike, (using a general figure here) your first tune up and valve adjustments should be made at the first oil change, and every 6000 miles (like I said, depending on the bike) give or take. If your brakes are making noise, have the shop fix them, they shouldnt be, and if its brand new, the bike is under warranty. If your rotors are glazes, or have a defect, the warranty will cover it.When to go for a motorcycle check up/ dirty brake discs?
Never heard of cleaning the disc to stop noise.
I usually chamfer the leading edge of the pads.
Also I spray the back of the pads with an aerosol (available at Pep Boys, etc) that puts a rubbery/plastic coating on them. There are also shims that glue onto the back to serve the same purpose.When to go for a motorcycle check up/ dirty brake discs?
depending on where you live you should bring your bike in every spring before you start riding again for maintenance just to make sure everything is running right after the winter make sure there are no clogs or anything of that sort in your fuel,brake, intake lines just as a precaution and i agree with jon if your breaks are squealing or making any sort of noise they shouldn't be bring it in i had my brakes do that because they were too tight and it messed up my calipers which is a lot more expensive to fix down the roadWhen to go for a motorcycle check up/ dirty brake discs?
Brakes can make a noise because of brake dust and road dirt getting on the disc ?you can use a brake cleaner that comes in aerosol form ?it evaporates very quickly and leaves no residue, spray on and wipe off with a clean lint-free rag.
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However there are other reasons brakes make a noise ?the most important being that the pads are worn check them to see if there is sufficient material left ?there is often a groove on the pad. Some brakes and calipers benefit from a blob of copper grease (copper has a higher melting point than ordinary greases) between the pad and the caliper pistons (for obvious reasons do not get it on the face of the pad). If the noise is intermittent when you wheel the bike at walking pace you might have a warped disc 撀爐his is expensive as you have to replace the disc (you can skim them but is it worth the risk?). A glazed pad might make a noise and you would notice a reduced braking efficiency, the glazing can be removed with steel wool, but if they are glazing because they are rubbing you will need to have the caliper looked at, if they are glazing because you are constantly applying the brake you will need to adjust your riding habits.
