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Auto-Glide Chopper (738 cc)

Library entry covers 2006-2009

23 factory 25 guideline

Published source

Ridley Motorcycles 2006 Owner's Manual, Periodic Maintenance pp.33-34

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2006 Ridley Motorcycles owner's manual (Auto-Glide, R740V 738 cc engine; Classic and TT named in the specifications); Chopper and Old School are not named, so their coverage through the shared 738 cc Auto-Glide platform is not confirmed; the catalog lists the Classic as 721 cc.

48 items for a 2008 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: Hydraulic lifters (no routine clearance adjustment)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
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: Toothed belt
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

2008 Ridley Auto-Glide Chopper (738 cc)

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

Every 1,600 km

1 item

Nuts, bolts and fasteners (inspect fastener torque)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1000 miles

Every 2,500 km

12 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil (replace). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): initial replacement at 500 miles, then every 1,500 miles
Exhaust system (check for leakage; retighten and replace gaskets if necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1500 miles
Headlight aim (inspect and adjust as necessary)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1,500 miles
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil filter (replace). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): initial replacement at 500 miles, then every 1,500 miles
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter (inspect and replace if necessary). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1,500 miles
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Manual: Battery (inspect terminal condition and tightness; check open cell voltage). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1500 miles
Inspect drive belt, pulleys and tension

Final drive

Factory

Manual: CVT automatic transmission belt (inspect). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): inspect transmission belt every 1,500 miles; average life of belt is 6,000 miles
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings (check bearing assembly for looseness). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1,500 miles
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Kickstand pivot (check operation and apply grease as necessary). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1,500 miles
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Front fork (check operation and leakage). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1,500 miles
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings (check bearings for smooth operation). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1,500 miles
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Tires (inspect for wear and damage; adjust tire pressure). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 1,500 miles

Every 3,000 km

2 items

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel filter (clean). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): initial replacement at 500 miles, clean every 2000 miles
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel line (check fuel hose and canister lines for cracks or damage; replace if necessary). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): every 2,000 miles

Every 4,000 km

1 item

CVT transmission clutch (lubricate)

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): lubricate transmission clutch every 2,500 miles

Every 5,000 km or 12 months

5 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Adjust automatic / semi-automatic clutch

Primary and gearbox

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
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid (replace). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): brake system row: replace brake fluid every 3,000 miles or 12 months

Every 5,000 km

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (replace). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): replace every 3000 miles

Every 8,000 km

1 item

Front and rear wheel alignment (dealer inspection)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): from p.37 text: Ridley recommends the dealership inspect the alignment every 5,000 miles

Every 9,500 km or 12 months

4 items

Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

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 9,500 km

1 item

Replace drive belt (wear or damage based)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: CVT automatic transmission belt (average life). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): average life of belt is 6,000 miles

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 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 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 40,000 km or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 48,500 km or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

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

2 items

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

No interval set

3 items

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plug (check condition, adjust gap and clean). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): initial check at 100 miles
Throttle operation (check for smooth operation and return to idle) (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): before each ride
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake system (check and replace pads if necessary; inspect brake light switches) (pre-ride check). Factory: Periodic maintenance chart p.34 (odometer readings): brake system row: before every ride

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.