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17-07-11, 09:27 AM

Just dropped in to say Hi to fellow SV owners. Previously a GS400 owner some years ago (which I loved and took all over Europe) I picked up my fully faired 650s K2 in yellow a couple of weeks ago and just can't stay off it! 9,000 miles on the clock and only done 600 miles since it's last service 4 years ago. (I know, I know!! But I'm pretty certain it's genuine. MOTs and service records all match up. The pensioner owner kept it in his garage for show and apart from the downpipe its immaculate.) I guess that means it needs another service but my local Suzuki dealer, after extensive tooth sucking, want £425 to do it! Any ideas guys?

It's amazing how many SVs I see now I own one. And the sound!!!

Happy riding all! Maybe see you about!

17-07-11, 09:30 AM

Welcome.
Shiny side up

dizzyblonde · 17-07-11, 09:53 AM

Owdoo from oop norf.

The last service I had done by a reputable bike mechanic was somewhere arounf 200 quid, and it had been off road for a while, so needed some extras done, as it had electrical gremlins.

Seems a bit on the steep side 425 quid. What needs doing, oil change, oil and air fliter, brakes servicing? I'd have a bit of a look around see if you can get it cheaper.

andrewsmith · 17-07-11, 10:33 AM

how doo

425 seems steep as DB has said. The motor only needs a oil, filter and balance which is about £150 as a dealer. A brake rebuild should be about £130 quid including seals (pattern).
I'm guessing you're not able to anything on the bike.

Put a shout in the South & South West Surfers someone down there should be able to recommend somewhere, or help you

17-07-11, 11:10 AM

welcome!! best colour of bike you got there!

ride safe!

17-07-11, 04:47 PM

Blimey, not another yellow one! Are they breeding?

Anyway, welcome from further up the coast. Ride safe and don't spend £425 on a service. Think of all the lovely bits and bobs you could get with the two or three hundred pounds change you should have getting it done by someone sensible (the only guy I know is in Bognor, which doesn't help you much, sorry).

17-07-11, 06:40 PM

Hi and welcome!

18-07-11, 11:18 AM

Howdo

18-07-11, 03:18 PM

Hello

phi-dan · 18-07-11, 05:20 PM

Evening

17-07-11, 09:27 AM	#1
picquant Guest Posts: n/a	Newbie Just dropped in to say Hi to fellow SV owners. Previously a GS400 owner some years ago (which I loved and took all over Europe) I picked up my fully faired 650s K2 in yellow a couple of weeks ago and just can't stay off it! 9,000 miles on the clock and only done 600 miles since it's last service 4 years ago. (I know, I know!! But I'm pretty certain it's genuine. MOTs and service records all match up. The pensioner owner kept it in his garage for show and apart from the downpipe its immaculate.) I guess that means it needs another service but my local Suzuki dealer, after extensive tooth sucking, want £425 to do it! Any ideas guys? It's amazing how many SVs I see now I own one. And the sound!!! Happy riding all! Maybe see you about! Last edited by picquant; 17-07-11 at 09:32 AM. Reason: spelling mistake!

17-07-11, 09:30 AM	#2
minimorecambe Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie Welcome. Shiny side up

17-07-11, 09:53 AM	#3
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Newbie Owdoo from oop norf. The last service I had done by a reputable bike mechanic was somewhere arounf 200 quid, and it had been off road for a while, so needed some extras done, as it had electrical gremlins. Seems a bit on the steep side 425 quid. What needs doing, oil change, oil and air fliter, brakes servicing? I'd have a bit of a look around see if you can get it cheaper. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

17-07-11, 10:33 AM	#4
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Newbie how doo 425 seems steep as DB has said. The motor only needs a oil, filter and balance which is about £150 as a dealer. A brake rebuild should be about £130 quid including seals (pattern). I'm guessing you're not able to anything on the bike. Put a shout in the South & South West Surfers someone down there should be able to recommend somewhere, or help you __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

17-07-11, 11:10 AM	#5
fenjer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie welcome!! best colour of bike you got there! ride safe!

17-07-11, 04:47 PM	#6
DJFridge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie Blimey, not another yellow one! Are they breeding? Anyway, welcome from further up the coast. Ride safe and don't spend £425 on a service. Think of all the lovely bits and bobs you could get with the two or three hundred pounds change you should have getting it done by someone sensible (the only guy I know is in Bognor, which doesn't help you much, sorry).

17-07-11, 06:40 PM	#7
dawn07 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie Hi and welcome!

18-07-11, 11:18 AM	#8
BigBaddad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie Howdo

18-07-11, 03:18 PM	#9
Kate Moss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Newbie Hello

18-07-11, 05:20 PM	#10
phi-dan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: going up Camborne hill coming down Posts: 251	Re: Newbie Evening __________________ Was: Red curvy S: crash bungs, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, HEL front lines, OEM belly pan Now: Blue FZ6 Fazer

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