danyorks Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hi All, Just bought a 2004 Rev3 250 and love it, love it that much I'm going to give it a light service it! What do I need?? Air filter Iridium plug What engine oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 putoline light gear oil matey or atf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilks Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 I use ATF and my son does, in his 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I use light gear oil when I can't get Putoline Nano Trans GP. It's expensive but makes the clutch feel nice and the lifespan is much longer than lgo and lasts forever compared to ATF. ATF is for autos and steering pumps. My bike has neither so I don't use it. Plenty do though as it is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyorks Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 What are your thoughts on iridium spark plugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 There is a place for iridium plugs but..... It won't make you bike go faster or last longer or start easier or look better or ........ They are for ignition systems that are designed to use them, some systems react poorly to iridium plugs so it could actually make your bike worse, there is no magic spark plug to improve performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) I just use the standard plug that is either hotter or cooler than standard. I think its a 5 rather than a 7 or the other way around. Ring BVM Moto and ask them if unsure. I've never had an issue with the standard NGK plug in this grade. Get your self two spare air filters of the best quality you can afford. This way you can have a fresh one fitted every ride (useful if Saturday is wet and your out again on Sunday). The second is clean and dry in your tool box all the time and the third is being cleaned and oiled. Clean with filter cleaner, wash with detergent, rinse really well with cold water and dry overnight away from heat. Once dry get 50ml of proper filter oil and drop it in the bag the filter came in. Rub the bag to coat the insides of the bag in oil. Drop in dry filter and massage all the oil into the filter sponge. Leave the bag sealed till you need it next time. Never bin the bag, just repeat the process. The alternative is spray the filter with proper filter oil inside and out and pop it into the bag and massage the oil in. When you fit the filter lightly coat the mating surfaces in grease. As these go together it will stop water ever getting through the filter edges and mating surfaces. Clean filters are essential and not desirable. Dirty filter will mean big problems in years (if not months) to come. Edited April 23, 2013 by pindie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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