New bike. How to keep it like new?

[Mick DMember]

OK, we just took delivery of a brand new YZ250F. Having not owned a new bike since 1982 (RD250LC), a few tips on how to keep it looking and running sweet would be great.

Post your tips.

I have already thought about regreasing the suspension linkages as the factory, apparently does a shit job. Any other things a fella could do?

[glennMember]

micknmeld wrote:

OK, we just took delivery of a brand new YZ250F. Having not owned a new bike since 1982 (RD250LC), a few tips on how to keep it looking and running sweet would be great.

Post your tips.

I have already thought about regreasing the suspension linkages as the factory, apparently does a shit job. Any other things a fella could do?

Bring it on a cells ride.. It will come back looking brand new…

cover it in tyre shine,, keeps marks at bay fora while…

[DeanMember]

Lots of thick Clear 3m stuff Get some Polisport plastics and throw on it from new keep the originals for resale time

Have a look at a similar well used model and see where it is looking shabby, this will give you an idea of what needs protecting.

Use rim protectors when changing tyres

lots of bike shine

Ollie

[Bruce CurtisMember]

Sorry Michael you and the young bloke can try as hard as you like it ain’t gunna happen, not a slur on you but the only way to keep a dirt-bike in near new nick is to do what the late Geoff Eldridge did with his XR500

[Dwayne OMember]

Would have to be a goer with the 3mm Clears I reckon,(or thre polisport set & keep the originals in a box):whistle:

I like to wash with CT20 Wash n Wax after each ride, flush well with lots of water and also use silicone spray on the plastics from time to time;)
The good old Super Commuter still looked fairly good after 20,000k (half of which it was dragging along dirt in some way shape or form):laugh:

Cheers

[alanMember]

best thing to do mick is go and drop it on the cement then its got a scratch on it you don t have to worry about it anymore .brought a new wr400 yamaha in 2000 its bearings were greased up well it was a wast of time me checking them .sticker kits keep them blinged up to and protected

[ChrisMember]

Yep the clear thick stuff is the go on the plastics, although I found some better stuff not as thick but lasts just as good, engine cover and clutch cover protection where all the boot rub marks happen, frame guards, rim stickers stop from scratching when changing tyres, lots of stickers stops scratches, just sticker her up all over.

Or just don’t ride it.

[Richard WMember]

If the bike has been sitting in the box for a long time it may help to check the top end for any sign of corrosion (rusty springs etc) It may even pay to change the valve seals if they dried out.

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