No photo of this model in the library yet.

Have this bike? Send a photo or the manual's service chart

Heinkel · Pushrod four-stroke single, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

A2 (174 cc)

Library entry covers 1960-1965

33 factory 61 guideline

Published source

Heinkel Tourist 103 A-2 Handbuch, Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan pp.77-78

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Heinkel Tourist 103 A-2 handbook, July 1960 (frame type 103 A-2, engine 407 A-1); Heinkel-Club Deutschland archive scan.

94 items for a 1963 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: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead valve, pushrods, adjustable tappets
Ignition: Battery and coil with contact points
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: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Automatic or semi-automatic
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Drum (or band / stirrup)
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

1963 Heinkel A2 (174 cc)

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Old machines shake things loose: exhaust nuts, mudguard stays, footrests, tank mounts, battery strap.

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 1,000 mi

1 item

Check road kit: plugs, points file, master link, tube patches, wire, tape

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Wet-cell batteries on old machines need regular topping up, more in hot weather.

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

6 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Adjust front drum brake

Brakes

Guideline
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline

Every 1,200 mi

10 items

Elektrische Anlage, alle Stromverbraucher einschl. roter Kontrollampe und Scheinwerfereinstellung prüfen (Check electrical system, all consumers incl. red warning lamp, and headlight aim)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Kontrollfahrt (Check ride)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Motoröl wechseln (Change engine oil)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Ventilspiel prüfen bzw. nachstellen (Check or adjust valve clearance)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Batterie, Säuredichte prüfen, evtl. destilliertes Wasser nachfüllen (Check battery acid density, top up distilled water if needed)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Schwingarmöl kontrollieren (Check swingarm oil)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Korrekturen aufgrund der Probefahrt: Kupplung, Schaltung, Bremsen (Make corrections found on the test ride: clutch, gearshift, brakes)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Probefahrt mit Funktionsprüfungen: Kupplung, Schaltung, Bremsen (Test ride checking clutch play and engagement, gearshift engagement and ease, brake effect)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Rad- und Achsmuttern nachziehen (Retighten wheel and axle nuts)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)
Reifendruck kontrollieren (Check tire pressure)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 2000 km (every 2,000 km)

Every 1,500 mi or 6 months

3 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Guideline

Pre-1970 machines: many owners run non-detergent or classic-spec oil with no filter, so short intervals matter. Dry sump: drain the tank and the crankcase/sump, flush the tank and clean the feed and return screens.
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.

Every 2,500 mi or 12 months

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 2,500 mi

14 items

Gummischläuche an Schaltzungen mit Fett füllen (Fill rubber sleeves on shift tongues with grease)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Motorbefestigungsschrauben nachziehen (Retighten engine mounting bolts)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Schmierfilz am Unterbrechernocken einfetten (Grease the breaker cam lubricating felt)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Tachometerantrieb abschmieren (Lubricate speedometer drive)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Vergaser, Leitung und Kraftstoffhahn auf Dichtheit prüfen (Check carburetor, line and fuel tap for leaks)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Batterieanschlüsse reinigen, mit Batteriefett einfetten (Clean battery terminals, coat with battery grease)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Unterbrecherkontaktabstand prüfen bzw. nachstellen, Zündeinstellung prüfen (Check or adjust contact breaker gap, check ignition setting)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Zündkerze reinigen, Elektroden nachstellen, Zündstellung prüfen (Clean spark plug, adjust electrodes, check ignition timing)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Lenkung, Spiel prüfen evtl. nachstellen (Check steering play, adjust if needed)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Mittelständerachse ölen (Oil the center stand axle)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Schwingarmöl wechseln (Change swingarm oil)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Bremshebel und Stoplichtschalter mit CARAMBA einspritzen (Spray brake levers and stop light switch with CARAMBA)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Laufräder und Reifen, Sichtprüfung (Visual check of wheels and tires)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)
Bedienungshebel ölen (Oil the control levers)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 4000 km (every 4,000 km)

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

15 items

Check engine mounting bolts and plates

Engine

Guideline
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check / set ignition timing

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Clean and gap contact breaker points, oil cam felt

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Check chain guard, chain oiler (if fitted), rear chain case

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Check steering damper (friction or hydraulic)

Front end

Guideline
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 5,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check cylinder head bolt torque

Engine

Guideline

Air-cooled iron and alloy engines can lose head bolt tension; follow your manual's sequence and whether it is done hot or cold.

Every 5,000 mi

9 items

Kompressionsdruck messen (Measure compression)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Kühlluftbleche abbauen, bei Erfordernis Zylinderrippen reinigen (Remove cooling shrouds, clean cylinder fins if needed)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Micronic-Filtereinsatz austauschen (Replace Micronic air filter element)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Vergaser, Leitung und Kraftstoffhahn reinigen, auf Dichtheit prüfen (Clean carburetor, line and fuel tap, check for leaks)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Lenkungslager Sichtprüfung, bei Erfordernis mit Fett füllen (Visual check of steering bearings, fill with grease if needed)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Vordergabel Öl wechseln (Change front fork oil)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Bremsschlüssel für Hinterrad gangbar machen und einfetten (Free up and grease rear brake cam)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Vorderradnabe einschl. Bremsschlüssel ausbauen, Fett erneuern (Remove front hub incl. brake cam, renew grease)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)
Bowdenzüge durchschmieren (Lubricate control cables)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Pflege-, Wartungs- und Schmierplan: alle 8000 km (every 8,000 km)

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 6,000 mi or 2 years

4 items

Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Guideline
Lubricate and check automatic advance unit

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.

Every 10,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Replace points and condenser

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Decarbonize head, grind / lap valves (top-end decoke)

Engine

Guideline

Period practice. Leaded-era valve seats may need hardened seats for unleaded fuel.

Every 15,000 mi or 5 years

1 item

Inspect clutch plates and springs

Primary and gearbox

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

3 items

Inspect fuel tank for rust, sealer failure, leaks

Fuel and air

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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.

Keep up with this schedule on your phone

Add the bike in the app and this chart loads itself, ready to log against and edit.

Coming soon to Google Play