I'm a pretty die hard snowmobiler and sold my bikes about 7-8 years ago. I haven't stayed too up to date on the new technology so I feel like a rookie reincarnated with my new/used bike purchase. I've ALWAYS done all my own wrenching, tuning, and maintenance on my mod sleds so feel like I have the mechanical abilities to handle a bike.
I bought a cheap 03 YZ250 last year and upgraded to a YZ450f this year. I'm mechanically aware that filters, bushings, chain, sprockets, bearing play, and misc. fasteners need checked regularly but what else do I need to keep an eye on?
How often should the oil be changed? I ride mainly enduro-style, technical trails, water etc. and then the occasional trip to the dunes.
Also I noticed that the bike had a fork seal that was seeping a small amount of oil. Local shop wants $110 per seal to replace. Seems this is a common occurrence that I should know how to maintain. Do they have a dust seal and an inner seal? Are they Showa forks?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
I bought a cheap 03 YZ250 last year and upgraded to a YZ450f this year. I'm mechanically aware that filters, bushings, chain, sprockets, bearing play, and misc. fasteners need checked regularly but what else do I need to keep an eye on?
How often should the oil be changed? I ride mainly enduro-style, technical trails, water etc. and then the occasional trip to the dunes.
Also I noticed that the bike had a fork seal that was seeping a small amount of oil. Local shop wants $110 per seal to replace. Seems this is a common occurrence that I should know how to maintain. Do they have a dust seal and an inner seal? Are they Showa forks?
Thanks in advance for the advice.