First-Run Checklist
I figured that it would be a good idea to share this checklist for those people that are just getting their bajas. I have learned alot in a short amount of time thanks to my hobby shop’s owner and the fine folks over at the HPI Baja Forum.
What follows is a compiled list of hints, tips, and do’s and dont’s gathered from experienced 5b owners.
* Check each screw to make sure it was tightened at the factory.
* Check the steering servo saver.
* Do not use the fail safe brake hold for more than 25 seconds.
* Charge the Nicad batterywith the wall charger the first time. After that you can switch to another charger.
* 25:1 mix for the first 1/2 to full gallon. Then use anywhere form 25:1 to 40:1.
* As a preventative option. clean out all greese in pullstarter, replace with Dry Grafite lube.
* Cover Pull Starter with screen to keep dirt down to a minimum, but allow as much airflow as possible.
* check fail safe operation is correct.
* check that throatle butterfly is opening fully. i ve seen 2 so far ( the only 2 ive seen. lol) that needed linkage stop adjustments.
* Be aware your stock battery may false peak the first few charges. mine did, neighbors didnt.
* Check all top and bottom Shock caps
* Linkage check, full throttle and full brake
* Check that Axle boots are in place
* Check that your hyper adjust pistons are set right. Mine right rear was set at softest and left rear set at medium.
* Check failsafe setting.
* Check spark plug tightness!
* Check to see that airfilter is set correctly
* Re-Oil air filter & grease the contact face!
* After you wish you had more bottom end, just remove the stinger.
* Keep an eye on your beadlock screws. (use CA to hold them in)
This list is by no means complete. I simply posted this to help new Baja 5b owners get their newfound addiction off on the right foot. For even more tips check out this thread on the HPIBajaForums.
If you have some of your own tips that you’d like to see added to the list feel free to leave them in your comments.
Download: HPI Online Baja Manual
