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Maintenance
Schedule & Tips
It is important that you adhere to this maintenance schedule so as to promote the
longevity of your Cobra Motorcycle.
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Between each ride
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Inspect the fuel filter for contaminates.
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Check the air filter (clean and re-oil as necessary).
o
Insure the smooth operation of the throttle cable (throttle soundly
‘clacks’ shut).
o
Check for frayed strands of the throttle cable inside the throttle housing
and replace if necessary.
o
Check for adequate tire pressures and adjust if necessary.
o
Check all nuts and bolts for proper torque and re-torque if necessary.
o
Spray all moving parts with WD40 or other light oil.
o
Check drive chain for
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Proper tension and adjust if necessary.
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Adequate lubrication and lubricate if necessary.
o
Check the frame for cracks in the metal or cracks in the paint that
might indicate that the metal has been stressed beyond it’s safe limits.
Replace or get properly rewelded as necessary.
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Every 2 hours of operation
o
Replace the transmission oil.
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Every 10 hours of operation
o
Have the shock oil replaced by a Certified Cobra Mechanic.
CAUTION:
1.
If you ever need to weld anything on the bike, disconnect the spark plug
cap, unplug the ignition, disconnect the kill switch, scrape the paint bare
near the area to be welded and put the ground clamp as close to the area
to be welded as possible.
Be sure the fuel tank and carburetor have been removed and safely located
away from the welding process.
2.
The frame is a low carbon alloy tubing and it is important to weld it with the
proper rod and heat settings set as light as possible. Cobra recommends
replacing the frame with a new one if the old one becomes damaged.
