Service Modules
To make sure that vehicles never break down, which can be costly and can put unexpected pressure on budgets, users need to follow a full service programme.
Bellow is an outline of the service modules that Riders carries out on each vehicle to make sure they always work perfectly.
As vehicles get older, the level of servicing required increases, but because the CPK is based on distance travelled, and not on service charges for parts and labour, it means that the costs for an organisation do not rise.
Motorcycle servicing
Module one
Module one, in the case of both motorcycles and four-wheeled vehicles, is the most important of all the modules.
In each case, it is the module that is carried out every single day by the rider or driver of the motorcycle or vehicle. If this module is carried out faithfully and correctly, the vehicle will operate safely until its next service module at the specified number of kilometres.
Motorcycles: ‘PLANS’
P etrol
L ubrication
A djustments
N uts and bolts
S topping
Module two
Monthly service (or 1,000 kms)
This module must be carried out every month or sooner if the distance since the last service reaches 1000 kilometres. If more than 1,500kms are covered between services costly wear and failures will occur.
Module three
Six-monthly (or 6,000kms)
A full monthly service plus:
- replace spark plug
- grease swing arm bearing.
Module four
At 10-12 months, or 10,000-12,000kms
The tyre change service. Module three + This module must be planned for through careful monitoring of wear rates of tyres, and chain and sprockets. The monthly inspections will show how a particular rider's area and riding style affect different components.
This module includes the replacements of some parts of the vehicle if necessary.
Module five
20months or 20,000km
Module four +
Module six
At 40 months, or 40,000kms, whichever comes first, Module five + Top end check
Module seven –
At 70 months, or 70,000km, which ever comes first, Module six + crankshaft check