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binb

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on: March 18, 2008, 10:14:53 pm
I am a novice owner and was interested in a clear maintenance
schedule for my electra. i have the manual etc. but no clear list
of when to do what with what! can some one help?
thanks
tj


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Reply #1 on: March 22, 2008, 06:12:10 pm
I think CMW has a very good service manual to buy. If you are more interested in enfield technic you can buy Pete Snidals repair manual, which is the "holy bible" for all enfield enthusiasts.

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Chris


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Reply #2 on: March 24, 2008, 08:52:18 pm
According to the Owner's Manual, and with the following exceptions, each maintenance item should be addressed every 3000kms:
Inspect Inlet/exhaust valve seating: Every 15000kms
Decarbonize Cylinder head: Every 15000kms
Decarbonize exhaust system: Every 15000kms
Earth wire eyelet : every 12000kms
Steering Ball races: every 12000kms
Replace Gear Box Oil: every 9000kms (and check it every 1000kms)
Spoke tension: every 6000kms
Wheel rim run out: every 6000kms
Rear brake cams: every 6000kms

Hand levers and kick starter pivot: every 1000kms or earlier as needed
Check Fork Oil: every 1000kms or earlier as needed
Check front disc brake fluid level: every 1000kms or earlier as needed
Adjust rear brake play: every 1000kms or earlier as needed
Adjust clutch free play: every 1000kms or earlier as needed
Adjust decompressor cable play: every 1000kms or earlier as needed

See my RE Notes (signature) for one example of a maintenance regiman.

I can scan in the owner's manual maintenance schedule if it would be helpful....

Matt
« Last Edit: March 24, 2008, 09:02:18 pm by Thumper »


binb

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Reply #3 on: March 31, 2008, 03:14:02 pm
Thanks so much Matt!
Just want to make sure i have it all covered!
Thanks again
Todd