
Matrix 50
Library entry covers 2010
Published source
E-TON MATRIX 50 Owner's Manual, Maintenance Schedule p.16 (ManualsLib viewer p.17)
Factory source. Covers E-TON MATRIX 50 Owner's Manual, copyright 2008-2009 ETON America; later years not compared.
71 items for a 2010 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.
How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)
- Engine cycle
- Two-stroke
- Engine lubrication
- Two-stroke oil injection (Autolube, Injectolube, Pilgrim pump...)
- Oil filtration
- None (no filter)
- Valve gear
- None (two-stroke porting)
- Ignition
- Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
- Charging
- Alternator / stator with rectifier
- Battery
- Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
- Fuel system
- Single carburetor
- Cooling
- Air / oil cooled
- Primary drive
- Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
- Gearbox oil
- Separate gearbox oil
- Clutch control
- Automatic or semi-automatic
- Final drive
- Belt CVT, scooter automatic
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm, twin shocks
- Front brake
- Disc, hydraulic
- Rear brake
- Disc, hydraulic
- Wheels
- Spoked, tubed
- Sidecar
- No sidecar
2010 E-Ton Matrix 50
On the road: every 200 km
1 item-
Check two-stroke oil tank / carry premix oilPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Running a two-stroke out of oil seizes it. Injection bikes: check the tank. Premix: carry oil and a measure.
On the road: every 500 km
2 items-
Check lights, horn, brake light switchesPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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Check tire pressuresPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Every 1,600 km or 6 months
1 item-
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codesWheels and tiresGuideline
Every 3,000 km or 12 months
1 item-
Replace spark plugs (two-stroke)EngineGuideline
Every 5,000 km or 12 months
10 items-
Check throttle cable(s) free play and returnFuel and airGuideline
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Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowlFuel and airGuideline
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Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutchPrimary and gearboxGuideline
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Check steering head bearing adjustmentFront endGuideline
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Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork bootsFront endGuideline
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Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivotsRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Grease and check center / side stand and springsRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Check brake pads and discsBrakesGuideline
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Check spoke tension and wheel trueWheels and tiresGuideline
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Check wheel bearings for playWheels and tiresGuideline
Every 5,000 km or 2 years
1 item-
Decarbonize exhaust ports, pipes and bafflesEngineGuideline
Two-strokes coke up the exhaust port and muffler baffles; power falls off gradually.
Every 6,500 km or 12 months
3 items-
Check / bleed / adjust oil injection pump cableEngineGuideline
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Inspect, clean and gap spark plugsEngineGuideline
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Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoesFinal driveGuideline
Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.
Every 9,500 km or 12 months
7 items-
Clean / inspect air filterFuel and airGuideline
Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
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Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jetsFuel and airGuideline
Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
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Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-outIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Check swingarm bushes for playRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Inspect rear shocks for leaks and dampingRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Lubricate control cables and lever pivotsControls and cablesGuideline
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Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check driveControls and cablesGuideline
A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.
Every 16,000 km or 2 years
2 items-
Compression test (or leak-down)EngineGuideline
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Change gearbox oilPrimary and gearboxGuideline
Every 16,093 km or 12 months
1 item-
Transmission oil (replace)Primary and gearboxFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year; replace every 10,000 miles (notes). Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
Every 19,500 km or 2 years
2 items-
Replace air filter elementFuel and airGuideline
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Grease swingarm pivotRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 19,500 km or 3 years
1 item-
Replace CVT drive beltFinal driveGuideline
Typical scooter interval, or sooner if the belt is cracked, glazed or below its width limit.
Every 24,000 km or 3 years
1 item-
Change fork oilFront endGuideline
Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.
Every 25,500 km or 4 years
1 item-
Replace spark plugsEngineGuideline
Every 32,000 km or 4 years
2 items-
Repack / replace steering head bearingsFront endGuideline
Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
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Repack / replace wheel bearingsWheels and tiresGuideline
Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.
Every 40,000 km or 6 years
1 item-
Replace swingarm bushes / bearingsRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 48,500 km or 6 years
1 item-
Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springsFront endGuideline
Every 100 h
1 item-
Spark arrester (clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 100 hours. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
Every 200 h
1 item-
Spark arrester (replace)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 200 hours (notes). Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
Every 1 month
10 items-
Bolts, nuts and fasteners (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): first week and every 30 days; also part of the pre-ride inspection. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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CVT filter (clean)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 30 days. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Choke (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 30 days. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Spark plug (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 30 days. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Throttle operation (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): first week and every 30 days; also part of the pre-ride inspection. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Air filter (clean)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 30 days. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Drive chain (inspect and lubricate)Final driveFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): first week and every 30 days. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Brake shoes (inspect)BrakesFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 30 days and every year. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Brake system (inspect)BrakesFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): first week and every 30 days; also part of the pre-ride inspection. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Wheels (inspect)Wheels and tiresFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): first week and every 30 days; also part of the pre-ride inspection. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
Every 6 months
2 items-
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strapIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Steering system (inspect)Front endFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 6 months (printed in the every-year column); also part of the pre-ride inspection. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
Every 12 months
7 items-
CVT drive belt (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year; replace as needed. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Spark plug (replace)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Suspension system (inspect)EngineFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Air filter (replace)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Fuel filter (replace)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Fuel lines (inspect)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Battery (inspect and clean)Ignition and electricsFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every year. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
Every 2 years
5 items-
Fuel and vent lines (replace)Fuel and airFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 2 years (notes). Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground pointsIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracksRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Brake fluid (replace)BrakesFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): every 2 years (notes). Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
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Replace brake fluidBrakesGuideline
Every 4 years
4 items-
Replace oil injection delivery linesEngineGuideline
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Replace fuel linesFuel and airGuideline
Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
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Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubberBrakesGuideline
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Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)BrakesGuideline
Every 6 years
2 items-
Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tiresWheels and tiresGuideline
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Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)Wheels and tiresGuideline
No interval set
1 item-
Brake fluid (inspect)BrakesFactory
Factory: Maintenance Schedule (owner's manual p.16, ManualsLib viewer p.17): first week; also part of the pre-ride inspection. Columns as printed: first week, every 30 days, every year, notes. Key: I inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate or replace as needed; C clean; L lubricate; R replace.
Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.
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