What do i have to do in Motorcycle Maintainance ?

Question

I just bought a bike. All i know is i have to change oil, oil filter and "drive-shaft" oil. What else is necessary/good ?

Can you give me a step-by-step guide on how to change oil?

Answer 1

If the bike is new, follow the manual, if it's used, buy a manual

Answer 2

This site has a good list of maintenance requirements:
http://www.motorcyclegiftshop.com/motorcycle_maintenance.html

To change oil:
1) run the engine a couple minutes to warm the oil, then turn off the engine
2) remove the skid plate (if you have one)
3) remove the oil drain plug - let oil drain into a drain pan
4) remove oil filter cap (generally on the side of the engine)
5) remove oil filter - replace with new one - replace oil filter cap
6) tighten oil drain plug (don't forget any washer) to torque specs
7) Add new oil to fill lines. Run engine a bit then turn it off and check oil level again - add more oil in necessary (running the engine loads oil into the filter again)

Answer 3

Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions.
Use this page to learn required maintenance.
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenance/generaltips.htm
Surf the index for other useful information.
In the Search for Questions: above,
search for "how to change oil"
You can read some of my answers.

Answer 4

You should buy a manual for your specific bike.It is a good investment and you will find alot of things that are just plain interesting