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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
(For Canada)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART (For Canada)
No.
ITEM
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
INITIAL
ODOMETER
READINGS
600 mi
(1,000
km) or 1
month
1,800 mi
(3,000
km) or 3
months
3,000 mi
(5,000
km) or 6
months
1
Clutch
Check operation.
√
√
√
Adjust or replace cable.
2
*
Cooling system
Check hoses for cracks of damage.
√
√
√
Replace if necessary.
Replace with ethylene glycol anti-freeze cool-
ant every 1 year.
Every 1 year
3
*
Spark arrester
Clean.
√
4
*
Front brake
Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√
√
√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year.
Every 1 year
5
*
Rear brake
Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√
√
√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year.
Every 1 year
6
*
Brake hoses
Check for cracks or damage.
√
√
Replace.
Every 4 years
7
*
Wheels
Check runout, spoke tightness and for dam-
age.
√
√
√
Tighten spokes if necessary.
8
*
Tires
Check tread depth and for damage.
√
√
√
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
9
*
Wheel bearings
Check bearings for smooth operation.
√
√
√
Replace if necessary.
10
*
Swingarm pivot bearings
Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
√
√
√
Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease.
11
Drive chain
Check chain slack/alignment and condition.
Every ride
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
12
*
Steering bearings
Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
√
√
√
Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease every 1,200 mi (2,000 km) or 12
months (whichever comes first).
13
Brake and clutch lever pivot
shafts
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
√
√
√
14
Brake pedal pivot shafts
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
√
√
√
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Summary of Contents for 2011 WR450FA
Page 4: ......
Page 12: ...1 2 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS EUROPE ...
Page 13: ...1 3 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS AUS NZ ZA ...
Page 49: ...2 18 TIGHTENING TORQUES ...
Page 51: ...2 20 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS 1 Intake camshaft 2 Exhaust camshaft A To main axle B From oil pump ...
Page 90: ...3 31 ELECTRICAL Charging method using a variable voltage charger ...
Page 91: ...3 32 ELECTRICAL Charging method using a constant voltage charger ...
Page 125: ...5 22 CYLINDER HEAD 3 Install Bolt cylinder head 1 Bolt cylinder head 10 Nm 1 0 m kg 7 2 ft lb ...
Page 144: ...5 41 OIL PUMP 15 Oil pump drive shaft 1 16 Rotor housing 1 Order Part name Q ty Remarks ...