Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

Hi all. I`m pretty good with a spanner but the bike is a new type of kit for me. Just wondering if there are any peeps who would like to spend some time with me showing me the how to`s and how not to`s on maintaning my bike. I know that my suspension isnt set up correctly for my weight but dont want to start altering things that i have no experience in. The haynes manual is good for things but i believe in hands on is always better than reading.

Any offers :)

Cheers, Electro.

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

If anybody who lives down south would like to do the same for me it would be appreciated :)

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

Standard suspension on the SV isn`t worth twiddling much with really , you would get far better results slinging a GSXR1000 shock on the back (of a Pointy anyway) and that will make the bike handle so much better for a small outlay , then if you wanted a bit more then sling some Hagon/Maxton Linear springs in the front with some new oil to match . It really is easier than you think and with a bit of help it can make all the difference to the way you enjoy the bike .

General maintenance is a breeze on the SV and the one thing I would recommend is an ABBA stand if you are going to get into the nitty gritty of twirling a few spanners , I am sure some will come along and say they use a different stand etc but the reason I bought an ABBA is that I can just change the adaptors and it will securely fit any other bike I am likely to buy .

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

I have a micron rear stand which does for me :) Just waiting for some kind hearted soul to show me the way lol.

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

Well I`m a bit far away in North Wales to be honest but don`t mind handing out advice if your stuck .

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

Always worth a ride to Wales to meet new people lol

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Well if we have a rideout and stuff and both on it you can come and pick my brains

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

I`ll have to arrange a rideout to your garage lol

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

All my maintenance is done on the path to my front door mate , no luxury of bricks and mortar here to protect me and the bike , so I have to do all maintenance in all weathers all year round ........... next house I buy is having a heated garage with painted floors

Re: Training wanted on bike maintenance
 

I'm in Wallasey, just over the river from Liverpool. Happy to help if you fancy a trip over here (about an hour from Manchester).

My kettle is always on.