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oldsvrider
06-09-06, 04:17 PM
ok i just had my 1999 curvey serviced its got a K&N and remus can with baffles out (not had it put on a dyno yet to see if it needs up jetting). had the valve clearence's checked but were all within tolerence, so i think the engine noise i have (load ticking) must be related to the cam chain is the right?
All the usall has been done oil, plugs, k&n cleaned and oiled and had the carbs balanced.
so any way at first the bike rode well nice and smooth but over the last couple of days there has been some problems, firstly its serging at slow constant speeds and then when i roll the throttle on and hit the power band there is a big serge before the power comes in.
now i have read some past threds and noticed the serging at constant speed could be an air leak some were, so do any of you know where i should start looking for this. as to the other problem I have no idea what this could be so any help here would be great.
Sounds to me as though the carbs need balancing...........
Take it back to whoever serviced it. Was fine before they got their paws on it wasn't it?
oldsvrider
06-09-06, 05:50 PM
i had other problems before i got it serviced which have now been sorted but these problems where after the service yes.
mattsv the carbs were balanced during the serive mate.
i had other problems before i got it serviced which have now been sorted but these problems where after the service yes.
mattsv the carbs were balanced during the serive mate.
In theory :wink:
oldsvrider
06-09-06, 06:16 PM
ok just been out and had a look round the bike im a bit concerend as the oil filter has not been changed i found damage to the fairing that was not there before the front ht cap is in exactly the same position as it was befor (it is not on compleatly straight) so i dont think they changed the plugs and i am starting to think they never balanced the carbs so i am now thinking that the only thing they done was put new oil in and they took nearly 200 quid off me
Sounds about right. That's why I do all my own servicing. At least I KNOW it's all been done.
The surging thing sounds a bit like the choke is stuck on.
oldsvrider
06-09-06, 06:44 PM
so how long for a new oil filter to look like its old then ?
so how long for a new oil filter to look like its old then ?
Depends on the weather, but mine don't look very new after a couple of weeks.
oldsvrider
06-09-06, 06:52 PM
mine looks old and it was only ment to be fitted friday
mine looks old and it was only ment to be fitted friday
When I did take my bikes to the garage to be serviced, I always used to mark the bits that were supposed to be changed. Little nicks with a screwdriver. Easiest way to be sure then.
just been to the garage to looked at my filter, which i changed last thursday. Ive done about 4/5 hours riding on it since, and its dirty on the front, and underside but clean on top.
I would not expect it to be covered in dirt. I would ask if they have changed it, if you are sure they havent suggest you say you will ask trading standards thier opinion, same with other work. what does it say on the reciept, as that is your main proof?
oldsvrider
08-09-06, 06:54 AM
on the reciept it says they changed sparks, oil, filter, checked valve clearences, balanced carbs ands thats what they call a full service :?
I concur with BigApe - Do it yourself and you know its been done. SV's are very straight forward to work on. You will be amazed just how many jobs you can do yourself ie plugs oil and air filters. Even brake pads aren't that tricky and you'll save a fortune.
With labour rates pushing £50 ph I'm not going to pay to have a spark plug changed and also foor the bill whilst the "mechanic" has a fag and a longggg cup on tea whilst working on your bike.
The secret is a Haynes manuel a well lit garage and TAKING YOUR TIME ! After all the service doesn't have to be done in one night does it ?
Bloody garages - your bikes never the same after they've had their dirty mits on it and relieved of £200 !
If there are specific jobs that you don't feel competent to complete as you dont have the tools or knowledge then approach a reputable garage with a list of these jobs and you can pay them with the money you've saved by doning the basic stuff yourself !
After all if you do get stuck - just think of the knowelge base we have here on this fantastic forum ! :lol:
SpankyHam
08-09-06, 09:49 AM
that sounds like john pease work ?
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