Service Issues???

[ShaunSV SA]

My bike has to go for its 25 000 Km service (15600 miles)
The bike shop is telling me that they need to reshim the heads...

Is this true? Does the bike wear out the shims that Quick?

[Sid Squid]

It's necessary every 15,000 miles to check the valve adjustment, as the valves are adjusted by shims, this is what the shop is telling you, if the check reveals adjustment is needed then it would be most unwise to neglect this, the good news though is that adjustment is not often needed, but they should be checked.

[ShaunSV SA]

****... Ok is there a "how to" I could do it myself, I used to be a mechanic all I need is some documentation and I will do it myself.

[Sid Squid]

Just read the manual, it's all there, checking is easy enough if a little fiddly on the front pot.
In the manual they recommend that you remove the rad to access the front cylinder, this not necessary, (although clearly it would make access easier), but as they do not commonly require adjustment, I prefer not to remove the rad just for checking, it usually turns out to be a job you didn't need to do.
If it proves necessary to adjust the valves then the cams have to come out which is eased considerably by removing the rad.

[454697819]

Just read the manual, it's all there, checking is easy enough if a little fiddly on the front pot.
In the manual they recommend that you remove the rad to access the front cylinder, this not necessary, (although clearly it would make access easier), but as they do not commonly require adjustment, I prefer not to remove the rad just for checking, it usually turns out to be a job you didn't need to do.
If it proves necessary to adjust the valves then the cams have to come out which is eased considerably by removing the rad.

Remove the rad, practically impossible to do it without, or you will end up with cut fingers and bent fins, also gives you a chance to renew the coolant at this time of year, my bike had done 30k miles on its last check and nothing needed adjusting, cant say about the 15k check as i didnt own it then.

Good luck and be patient, took me and my dad 4 hours including stripping the bike, lunch and various other bits and bobs, have fun

Alex

[rictus01]

I've done this a couple of times, and as Sid says, I've never had to change any.

try looking on the home page of this site for manuals (bit tricky, go to "FAQ and how to's" , then "Can I: buy a SV650 repair manual?"

then first article, the word "here" at the bottom, this should get you to all the Service stuff you need.

Cheers Mark.

[ShaunSV SA]

Thanx guys I am gonna be ordering all the stuff for the service and I have got the manuals from the site.

I will let you guys know how it goes...

[Sid Squid]

[Remove the rad, practically impossible to do it without, or you will end up with cut fingers and bent fins


Speak for yourself, never removed the rad for checking, only for adjustment.