Benelli Tornado 1130 LE 2006 Maintenance Schedule
The 2006 Benelli Tornado 1130 LE maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for air filter, valve clearance, brake fluid, drive chain maintenance, oil, coolant, general maintenance, spark plugs, tires and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
1130ccEngine size
57Maintenance items
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Filter Replacement | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect air filter element and clean/replace according to condition. |
| Valve Clearance Inspection | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances on the 12-valve DOHC inline-three engine. |
| Brake Fluid Replacement | Every 25,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 25,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Flush and replace front and rear hydraulic brake fluid (DOT4). |
| Drive Chain Maintenance | Every 1,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Lubricate, check/adjust tension, and inspect drive chain (O-ring type; clean with kerosene only, never steam/pressure-wash or solvents). |
| Engine Oil Level Check | See notes | Easy | Check engine oil level via the sight glass/dipstick with the motorcycle upright and the engine cold; top up if below the MIN mark. |
| Engine Oil Replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 10,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Drain and replace engine oil (15W/50 fully synthetic, JASO MA/CC/MC G4, API SJ, ACEA A3). |
| Engine Oil Filter Replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 10,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Replace the engine oil filter element. |
| Coolant Level Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check coolant level via the sight glass; top up if below the MIN mark. |
| Coolant Replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Drain, flush, and refill engine coolant (ready-for-use radiator fluid). |
| Cooling System Leak Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect the cooling circuit (hoses, radiator, water pump) for leaks. |
| Electric Cooling Fan Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check electric radiator cooling fan operation. |
| Timing Chain Inspection | Every 10,000 km | Professional | Inspect timing (cam) chain condition and tension. |
| Timing Chain Replacement | Every 25,000 km · Replace every 25,000 km | Professional | Replace the engine timing (cam) chain. |
| Timing Chain Movable Shoe Check/Replacement | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 25,000 km | Professional | Inspect the timing chain movable (guide) shoe and replace if worn. |
| Timing Chain Stretcher Check | Every 10,000 km | Professional | Inspect the timing chain stretcher (tensioner blade). |
| Spark Plug Check/Replacement | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 10,000 km | Moderate | Inspect spark plug condition, clean/reset gap, and replace 3 spark plugs (NGK CR9E / CHAMPION RG4HC). |
| Fuel Filter Replacement | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Moderate | Replace the in-line fuel filter. |
| Front Sprocket / Tab Washer Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect front sprocket (pinion) and tab washer for wear. |
| Front Sprocket / Tab Washer Replacement | See notes | Moderate | Replace front sprocket and tab washer. |
| Rear Sprocket Check | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Inspect rear sprocket (ring gear) for wear. |
| Rear Sprocket Replacement | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Moderate | Replace rear sprocket (ring gear). |
| Drive Chain Pads (Swingarm) Check/Replacement | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect drive chain slider pads on the swingarm and replace if worn. |
| Drive Chain Pads (Frame Plate) Check/Replacement | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide pads on the frame plate and replace if worn. |
| Fuel Lines & Connections Leak Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check fuel lines and connections for cracking, damage, or leakage. |
| Fuel Lines & Connections Replacement | Every 36 months · Replace every 36 months | Moderate | Replace fuel lines and connections regardless of visible condition. |
| Brake Fluid Level Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front and rear hydraulic brake fluid level (DOT4). |
| Clutch Control Check | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check clutch cable/hydraulic control function. |
| Brake/Clutch Lever Operation Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check brake and clutch lever operation and free play. |
| Brake Pad Wear Check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check front and rear brake pad wear against the wear-limit groove/mark. |
| Brake Pad Inspection/Replacement | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brake pads and replace if worn to the limit. |
| Throttle Control Check & Adjustment | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check throttle grip/cable operation and adjust cable free play. |
| Flexible Controls & Transmissions Check/Adjustment | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check and adjust flexible control cables and transmissions (choke, etc.). |
| Steering Head Ring Nut Check/Adjustment | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Check and adjust the steering head tube ring nut. |
| Steering Bearings Check/Adjustment | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Check steering head bearings for looseness or damage; adjust as necessary. |
| Steering Bearings Lubrication | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate steering head bearings. |
| Tire Pressure & Tread Wear Check | Every 500 km | Easy | Check cold tire pressure and inspect tread depth/condition on both wheels. |
| Wheel Rim Visual Inspection | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Visually inspect wheel rims for damage or being off-centre; replace if necessary. |
| Front/Rear Wheel Bearings Check | Every 5,000 km | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel bearings for looseness or damage. |
| Front/Rear Wheel Bearings Replacement | Every 50,000 km · Replace every 50,000 km | Professional | Replace front and rear wheel bearings. |
| Sidestand Function Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check sidestand function/return spring. |
| Side Stand Switch Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check sidestand cut-off switch function. |
| Swingarm Bearings Replacement/Lubrication | Every 35,000 km · Replace every 35,000 km | Professional | Replace and lubricate swingarm pivot bearings. |
| Rear Shock Absorber Check/Adjustment | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check rear shock absorber operation and adjust preload/damping as needed. |
| Front Fork Oil Replacement | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Professional | Replace front fork oil. |
| Battery Connections Check/Clean | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check battery terminal connections and clean/tighten as necessary. |
| Electrical Equipment Function Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check general electrical system function. |
| Instrument Panel Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check instrument panel (speedometer, tachometer, warning lights) operation. |
| Lights & Turn Signals Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check headlight, tail light, brake light, and turn signal operation. |
| Horn Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check horn operation. |
| Headlight Function Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check headlight operation (high/low beam). |
| Headlight Beam Adjustment | See notes | Easy | Adjust headlight beam aim. |
| Ignition Switch Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check ignition switch operation. |
| Locks Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check seat lock, fuel filler cap lock, and steering lock operation. |
| Body/Chassis Screws & Nuts Torque Check | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check tightness of chassis and body-panel screws/nuts; tighten to spec. |
| Hose Clamp Check/Tighten | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Check and tighten fuel/coolant/vacuum hose clamps. |
| General Lubrication Service | Every 5,000 km | Easy | General lubrication pass across all specified points not itemized elsewhere in the chart. |
| General Test/Road Test | Every 5,000 km | Easy | General functional test/road test of the complete motorcycle. |
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