The "Periodic Maintenance
/ Lubrication Intervals" schedule is taken directly from a 1982 edition Honda
NX50M Express SR Factory Service Manual, which covers the '81 - '82 models (other
models should be similar). Before starting any work, always consult
the manual for your scooter's model & year and be sure you know what you're doing.
Item |
Remarks |
Type |
Pre-Ride Inspection |
1 month or 200 mi (300 km) | Thereafter every
12 months or 1000 mi (1500 km) |
Thereafter every 24 months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) |
Fuel Line | Service Manual page 4-13 | I |
I | I |
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Oil Pump and Oil Line | Service Manual page 2-7 | I |
I | I |
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Throttle Operation* | Service Manual page 3-5 | I |
I | I | I | |
Air filter element | Service Manual page 3-3 | Change every 6 months | ||||
Spark Plug | Service Manual page 3-4 0.6 - 0.7mm gap (0.024 - 0.028 in) |
NGK BP5HS (BP4HS, BP6HS) |
R | R | ||
Carburetor | Service Manual page 3-5, 3-6 |
I | I | I | ||
Oil Pump | Service Manual page 2-7 | I | I | I | ||
Fuel Filter Screen | Service Manual page 4-12 | C | C | C | ||
Fuel Line | Service Manual page 4-13 | I | I | I | ||
Oil & Fuel Level* | I |
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Decarbonize cylinder head, Cylinder, piston and muffler | Service Manual pages 6-3, 6-5 | C | ||||
Transmission oil | Service Manual page 2-3. Drain bolt is on bottom LH side of engine case. Fill through check bolt, located to the right and above the drain bolt. | 90cc of 90 wt gear oil | R | R | ||
Check transmission case for leaks* | I |
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Brake Linings | Service Manual page 3-7 | I | I | |||
Brake Operation and Free Play | Service Manual page 3-7 | I |
I |
I | I | |
All Lights and Horn* | Service Manual page 13-3 | I |
I | I | ||
Battery Fluid Specific Gravity | Service Manual page 13-3 | I | I | |||
Battery Fluid Level* | Service Manual page 3-3 | Distilled water | I | |||
Clutch Shoe Wear | Service Manual page 8-18 |
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I |
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Suspension Operation | Service Manual page 3-8 | I |
I |
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Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners*> | Service Manual page 1-4 | I |
I |
I |
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Tires and Tire Pressure* | Service Manual page 3-9 | 21 psi Front |
I |
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Wheel Trueness | Service Manual page 11-11, 12-3 | I | I | |||
Steering Head Bearings* | Service Manual page 3-8 | Lithium based grease |
I |
I |
* These items are simple to perform, and may be done by the owner. Other maintenance items should be serviced by an authorized Honda dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools, service data and mechanical knowledge to do the work.