Doing a home service - parts needed?

[Nobbylad]

If you're stripping the calipers etc then the brakes lines are less of a challenge and you might as well do the lot at the same time.

Ok, reviewing the list...I will do the below myself as I have done some items (on cars) and feel somewhat comfortable in my ability (was told no different really from a car, just smaller space to work with).

Haven't done the engine idle speed adjustment before though, but after reading that link supplied about how to do it..I feel I can handle it. Some items I wont touch, like the fuel lines and brake hoses etc, even if I could attempt it I would feel much better knowing it was done by a mechanic so I have peace of mind.

Items I will do myself:

• Air cleaner replacement
• Spark plugs replacement
• Engine oil replacement
• Engine oil filter replacement
• Engine idle speed adjustment
• Throttle cable play adjustment
• Clutch cable play adjustment
• Radiator hoses inspection
• Drive chain clean
• Brakes inspection & replacement if needed
• Tires inspection
• Rear suspension inspection
• Exhaust pipe bolt & nut inspection
• Chassis bolt & nuts inspection

Items I will leave for the workshop

• Tappet clearance inspection and adjustment
• Fuel hoses replacement
• Engine coolant replacement
• Brake hoses replacement (to be replaced with braided hoses)
• Brake fluid replacement
• Steering inspection and adjustment
• Front forks inspection and adjustment

Does the above look right for what I can do and what I leave for the workshop? The only thing on the workshop list I miiiiiight take on myself is the engine coolant replacement, but hated doing this on the car as I always stressed about air pockets in the system. So would rather just leave that with the mechanic.

Thanks for all the help guys
BV

[Bibio]

if your bike is a K7 twin spark then no need for idle adjustment.

don't bother replacing the fuel hoses.

strip and grease the rear linkages.

coolant is easy to do yourself.

learn to do your own brakes.


i don't trust garages one little bit (well that's a lie as i trust Cupar MC's) so do all the stuff myself. if you can use spanners then there is nothing hard, time and patience is all you need.

Thanks Bibio. How do I found out if its twin spark, all I know is its a K7 model?

[Bibio]

if you look at the right hand side (sitting on bike) of the front cylinder you will see a spark plug cap. might be obscured by the rad hose.

[Kenzie]

Originally Posted by Bibio

if your bike is a K7 twin spark then no need for idle adjustment.

Don't want to hijack, but how come?

[Bibio]

as its auto and no way of adjusting as the bike does the jiggery pokkery for you

[Kenzie]

Ahh, witchcraft then!

[Nobbylad]

Seriously, the valve clearance check is very, very simple. Take your time with it and it'll still take you less than 45 mins.

Cool, thanks for the input guys, this has been great!