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Malaguti · Overhead-cam four-stroke single, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, CVT belt drive

Centro 160

Library entry covers 2009-2010

30 factory 46 guideline

Published source

Malaguti Centro 125 ie - 160 ie user manual (multilingual), Maintenance table section 5.2 (ManualsLib.mx 109518 page 125)

Factory source. Covers Malaguti Centro 125 ie - 160 ie user manual (cover prints Centro 125 ie - 160 ie); no year printed.

76 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: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, screw/locknut adjusters
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine 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: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2010 Malaguti Centro 160

On the road: every 300 km

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 500 km

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 800 km

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,600 km or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 2,000 km

1 item

Brake pads and discs wear (check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at 1,000 km and every 2,000 km.

Every 4,000 km or 12 months

16 items

Engine oil and filtering net (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km or 12 months).
Final check and road test *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Nuts and bolts tightness (check) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Spark plug, condition and electrode gap (clean and check) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. clean and check at 1,000, 4,000, 8,000, 16,000 and 20,000 km.
V-belt (check) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at 4,000, 8,000, 16,000 and 20,000 km.
Battery condition and charge level (check)

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Air filter, suction and transmission (clean)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. clean and check at 1,000, 4,000, 8,000, 16,000 and 20,000 km.
Clutch weights (check) *

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at 4,000, 8,000, 16,000 and 20,000 km.
Primary variator rollers (check) *

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at 4,000, 8,000, 16,000 and 20,000 km.
Fork and shock absorbers operation and tightness (check) *

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Steering operation and play (check, lubricate if necessary) *

Front end

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Center stand tightness and pivot (check and lubricate) *

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Sidestand switch operation (check and lubricate)

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Tire pressure and tread wear (check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Wheel bearings (check) *

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).
Chassis linkages and levers (check) *

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at every column (1,000 km and every 4,000 km).

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

8 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch

Primary and gearbox

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 brake pads and discs

Brakes

Guideline
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 6,500 km or 12 months

2 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline
Inspect CVT drive belt, rollers / sliders and clutch shoes

Final drive

Guideline

Typical scooter interval. Your owner's manual figure governs; check belt width against the service limit.

Every 8,000 km or 12 months

2 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.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Guideline

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

7 items

Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Guideline
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.
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 control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

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

Every 12,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Coolant level and density, manifold tightness (check) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at 1,000 km; every 24 months or 12,000 km.

Every 12,000 km

9 items

Braking system pipes and injection system tightness (check) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at 1,000, 12,000 and 24,000 km.
Spark plug (replace) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace at 12,000 and 24,000 km.
V-belt (replace) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace at 12,000 and 24,000 km.
Valve clearance (check and adjust) *

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check and adjust at 1,000, 12,000 and 24,000 km.
Air filter, suction and transmission (replace)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace at 12,000 and 24,000 km.
Clutch weights (replace) *

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace at 12,000 and 24,000 km.
Final transmission oil (replace) *

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace at 1,000, 12,000 and 24,000 km.
Primary variator rollers (replace) *

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace at 12,000 and 24,000 km.
Variator pulley bushing and clutch bearing (grease) *

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. at 12,000 and 24,000 km.

Every 13,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 km or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 19,500 km or 3 years

1 item

Replace CVT drive belt

Final drive

Guideline

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 oil

Front end

Guideline

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 plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 32,000 km or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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

Every 38,500 km or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,000 km

1 item

Fuel pump filter (replace)

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace every 48,000 km.

Every 48,500 km 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

Brake fluid (check and replace)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. check at 1,000 km; replace mark in the 4,000 km or 12 month column only.

Every 2 years

5 items

Coolant (replace)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Maintenance table (user manual section 5.2, English section printed p.27; columns: first 1,000 km, 4,000 km or 12 months, 8,000 km or 24 months, 12,000, 16,000, 20,000 and 24,000 km). Symbols: filled circle = check, open circle = clean, square = adjust, triangle = replace. Items marked * are dealer work. replace every 2 years (printed in the coolant row).
Replace coolant

Engine

Guideline
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

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.