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    Yamaha Scorpio maintenance and servicing

    Hi all, first time posting by newbie biker. Got a 2007 Yamaha Scorpio. Really keen to make sure this bike is well taken care of, but unsure what the regime is for after-rides care and prevention for the Scorpio, as well as where to go for a good mechanic and consumables.

    1. What should I do after a ride? Is the Scorpio prone to rust (being a cheaper bike)? I've bought chrome polish which is supposed to protect the chrome parts. Also a plastic polish which also protects and fills in scratches.

    2. What are your must-dos after a dry or wet ride? Wipe down? Lube chain?

    3. Where do you get your consumables for the Scorpio? Owners, any tips for extra-standard items? Different weight oil that works better?

    I've read, for example, that some find the Scorpio dips in the front a bit too much, so when you fill in the front yokes with 15 weight oil instead of the standard 10, the dipping is normalised.

    4. Where should I go to get the Scorpio fixed? I am in Hillsborough and I think the closest dealer is Haldanes in Penrose. Are only dealers available for fixing bikes or are there mechanic workshops nearby?

    5. Where do you get your insurance from? I'm 42 yrs old and a cautious rider. Wanting to pay as little as possible, rego $ has already shocked me. (I'm wanting to ride to do something new in my life - mid-life crisis, I guess! Ha! Ha! And bike's cheaper than a Ferrari!)

    I guess I may be a bit anal (and totally clueless! LOL!) but this is my first bike and no small investment (to me), so I want to start off that way, and then relax if I am over-doing it. I am of course, going to practice my basic skills every chance I get before I actually let myself go on the road.

    Thanks, all, for any sagely advice you may offer to a noob.

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    I'm no expert, but I always make sure mine is dry when I get back, lube the chain every 500km or so, clean it once a week or fortnight. Anything more then that I read the manual very throughly before trying (did a service on it the other week with no problems)
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    Scorpio

    Hi There...I have a Scorpio and find it an ideal bike to get to work on.
    Generally I do the easy logical things. Dry it off if you can. Wax helps. Keep it reasonably clean.

    Chain wise if it's dry and not too dusty every couple or 3 weeks a clean and lube.
    In the rain lube after every ride. In dusty conditions a clean and lube weekly. Dust and dirt in the lube will wreck a chain and sprockets pretty quickly.

    As for the fork dive I added a bit more fork oil, say 30/50ml and that helped a bit. But they are puny fork springs.

    The other thing is that they use a mesh filter not a "proper" spin on one so Yamaha recommend more frequent oil changes than most bikes. 3 or 4K I think, but its only 1.3L per change.

    I hope this helps...

    Cheers.

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    Make sure you replace the tyres with ones made of rubber. The originals are nylon. Do it asap.

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    I have a question for other Scorpio owners: The bike seems to always need the choke to start, even on warm days. Is that normal?

    Thanks, Splineman and Kiwifruit. When you say add more fork oil, did you DIY? If yes, how? When you say frequent oil change, did you mean engine oil? How frequent is 'frequent'?

    The previous owner had just changed to new tyres. In fact, they haven't been run in yet, so I guess I need to go easy on them for about 200 kms? Are they still alright for me to practice emergency braking?

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    Where in Auckland? Sounds like you need some SASS action.

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...highlight=sass

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Where in Auckland? Sounds like you need some SASS action.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigadee View Post
    The previous owner had just changed to new tyres.
    What tyres?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigadee View Post
    Hi all, first time posting by newbie biker. Got a 2007 Yamaha Scorpio. Really keen to make sure this bike is well taken care of, but unsure what the regime is for after-rides care and prevention for the Scorpio, as well as where to go for a good mechanic and consumables.

    1. What should I do after a ride? Is the Scorpio prone to rust (being a cheaper bike)? I've bought chrome polish which is supposed to protect the chrome parts. Also a plastic polish which also protects and fills in scratches.

    2. What are your must-dos after a dry or wet ride? Wipe down? Lube chain?

    3. Where do you get your consumables for the Scorpio? Owners, any tips for extra-standard items? Different weight oil that works better?

    I've read, for example, that some find the Scorpio dips in the front a bit too much, so when you fill in the front yokes with 15 weight oil instead of the standard 10, the dipping is normalised.

    4. Where should I go to get the Scorpio fixed? I am in Hillsborough and I think the closest dealer is Haldanes in Penrose. Are only dealers available for fixing bikes or are there mechanic workshops nearby?

    5. Where do you get your insurance from? I'm 42 yrs old and a cautious rider. Wanting to pay as little as possible, rego $ has already shocked me. (I'm wanting to ride to do something new in my life - mid-life crisis, I guess! Ha! Ha! And bike's cheaper than a Ferrari!)

    I guess I may be a bit anal (and totally clueless! LOL!) but this is my first bike and no small investment (to me), so I want to start off that way, and then relax if I am over-doing it. I am of course, going to practice my basic skills every chance I get before I actually let myself go on the road.

    Thanks, all, for any sagely advice you may offer to a noob.
    Hi ya, sorry I can't answer all of your questions but, my scorpio was cheap to insure through state, $118 p/ann!!! I think thats cheap anyway. My scorpio seemed to develop rust even when dried / polished etc, but i used a kitchen steelo on it regularly and the rust just rubs away. Good luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigadee View Post

    I am in Hillsborough and I think the closest dealer is Haldanes in Penrose.
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    OP, I had my Scorpio serviced at Auckland Yamaha recently, pretty chill guys and decent price for a full service - http://www.aucklandyamaha.co.nz/

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    Thanks, The End, I'll look them up...

    Newhere - Is that for a learner or someone on Full? That's a great price, BTW...

    How do you other Scorpio owners find starting the bike? I was told by previous owner that mine needs choke all the time to start with the electric.

    The battery also goes flat if bike left alone for 2-3 weeks. Needs new battery?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigadee View Post
    Thanks, The End, I'll look them up...

    Newhere - Is that for a learner or someone on Full? That's a great price, BTW...

    How do you other Scorpio owners find starting the bike? I was told by previous owner that mine needs choke all the time to start with the electric.

    The battery also goes flat if bike left alone for 2-3 weeks. Needs new battery?
    I start mine fine every morning, have only needed the choke about 3 times since I've had it and that was during the really cold snap we had recently.

    Haven't noticed my battery go flat, then again the longest I've left it without use was about 9 days.

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    Thanks, The End. Looks like it maybe a new battery is needed, me thinks...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tigadee View Post
    Thanks, The End, I'll look them up...

    Newhere - Is that for a learner or someone on Full? That's a great price, BTW...

    How do you other Scorpio owners find starting the bike? I was told by previous owner that mine needs choke all the time to start with the electric.

    The battery also goes flat if bike left alone for 2-3 weeks. Needs new battery?
    Hi yeah i was really happy with it - yes that was on my learners and for full comprehensive insurance - in saying that I have other insurance with them which might have made it a bit cheaper - they have a good online calculator:

    http://www.state.co.nz/personal-insu...s/default.aspx

    So re the starting issue - you should be sweet if you turn your petrol to off at the end of every ride - i did this and used the choke and cake walk start every time.

    We worked out that if the petrol is left on then the bike sits for a bit then its a real pain to start. If that happens top up the tank with fresh petrol and it should be sweet (I have no idea why but it works!!!)

    I left mine for weeks at a time and I never had to replace the battery???
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    Awesome info and advice... I'll give that a go and see if it works. Hope so, then no need for a new battery and a happy [new] owner for this nice bike!

    NZspokes - You'll surely see me there some day!

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