Maintenance Scheduling

[Deno]

What do you use to track your maintenance schedule? I've been using Google Calendar since February for all my vehicles. Easy to use, lots of versatility, and I can access it from anywhere.

Typical example: for monthly maintenance on my wife's Vulcan 500

Description:
__ Lubricate chain
__ Check chain tension
__ Check brake fluid level type: DOT4
__ Check coolant level type: Peak Long Life 8mm wrench
__ Check battery fluid level. Charge if fluid added.

I have this scheduled to repeat on the first Saturday of every month. When that Saturday comes around, I highlight the detail text and print it, then when I do the maintenance I just check off each item as I do it, then throw the paper away when complete. I don't use it as a record, however, of what has been done, just as a scheduler. I only record the major items in a notebook, such as tire changes, oil changes, repairs, etc.

[themeatmanlandry]

I do my maintenance by mileage, as opposed to time. As long as it gets done, I guess it's okay!

[Deno]

I do my oil changes by mileage - but I add that to my weekly Google Calendar maintenance checks - I put in the mileage of the last oil/filter change, etc. When it's about due, then I know to buy the oil and filter soon.

[themeatmanlandry]

I do pretty much everything by mileage. I lube and adjust the chain every 250, clean and lube/adjust every 500. I do the oil/filter every 2500, and I do the air filter every 10,000 (or so). I check the valves every 5-10 depending on how far along the bike is in its life.

I pretty much do everything by mileage, but a planner might be a better reminder of service intervals. Sometimes I forget.