Step-by-step guides to get your Gripzzo parts performing at their peak.
Unbolt the brake caliper from the fork leg or swingarm. Do not let the caliper hang freely by the brake line; support it with a bungee cord or wire.
Remove the pad retaining pins or clips. Carefully slide the old brake pads out of the caliper housing. Take note of how any anti-rattle clips or shims are positioned.
Use a dedicated brake cleaner and a soft brush to clean the exposed caliper pistons. Once clean, gently push the pistons completely back into the caliper body using a piston reset tool or carefully with a flat tool (ensure you don't damage the piston surface). You may need to open the master cylinder reservoir cap slightly to relieve pressure.
Slide the new Gripzzo brake pads into place. Reinsert the retaining pins/clips. Mount the caliper back onto the bike and torque the bolts to manufacturer specs. Pump the brake lever several times until it feels firm before riding.
Place the bike on the center stand. Disconnect the rear brake rod or cable from the brake lever arm. Loosen the chain adjusters, remove the rear axle nut, slide the axle out, and remove the wheel from the motorcycle.
Pull the brake drum cover (backing plate) out of the wheel hub. You will see the old brake shoes held together by tension springs. Fold the shoes inward like a book to release the spring tension and remove them from the pivot pins.
Clean the inside of the wheel hub (drum surface) and the backing plate with brake cleaner. Lightly scuff the inside of the drum with fine sandpaper if it is glazed. Apply a tiny smear of high-temp grease to the brake cam and pivot pin (be extremely careful not to get grease on the braking surfaces).
Attach the new springs to your new Gripzzo brake shoes. Place the ends on the cam and pivot pin, and snap them flat into place. Reinsert the assembly into the wheel hub, remount the wheel onto the bike, and adjust the brake rod tension for proper feel.
Secure your motorcycle on a paddock stand. Loosen the rear axle nut and chain adjusters. Remove the front sprocket cover, loosen the front sprocket nut, and remove the old chain using a chain breaker tool. Finally, remove both front and rear sprockets.
Clean the mounting surfaces thoroughly. Install your new Gripzzo front and rear sprockets. Apply thread locker if specified by your bike's manual, and tighten all bolts to the manufacturer's recommended torque settings.
Route the new Gripzzo heavy-duty chain over both sprockets. Connect the ends using the provided master link. If using a rivet-style master link, carefully press the side plate on and flare the pin heads using a specialized chain riveting tool to the correct spec.
Adjust the rear axle to set the proper chain slack (usually 25-30mm, but check your manual). Ensure the rear wheel is perfectly aligned. Tighten the rear axle nut to spec. The chain comes pre-lubricated, but apply a light coat of chain lube after your first ride.
Start your engine and let it idle for 3-5 minutes to warm up the oil so it flows freely. Turn off the engine. Place a drain pan underneath, remove the oil drain plug, and let the old oil drain completely.
Remove the old oil filter. Smear a small amount of new Gripzzo oil on the rubber gasket of the new filter. Install the new filter and tighten it according to your motorcycle's specifications (usually hand-tight plus a quarter turn).
Clean the drain plug, install a new crush washer, and torque the drain plug to spec. Open the oil filler cap and pour in the exact capacity of Gripzzo Full Synthetic Engine Oil required for your specific bike model.
Replace the filler cap securely. Start the engine and let it idle for 2 minutes to circulate the new oil. Turn it off, wait another 2 minutes for the oil to settle, and check the oil level window or dipstick. Keep the bike perfectly upright to ensure the level is between the "Low" and "Full" marks.