lets talk service - SV650.org

15-05-05, 09:48 PM

ok, some of you guys are gonna wonder why im asking these stupid questions.

but whats the deal with servicing. im due a 24k service ( a major, did the last one myself )

1 - can anyone recommend anywhere trustworthy and cheap in essex ?

2- how long will it take approx? are we talkin a few hours, a few days or a few weeks ?

3- am i likely to get a courtesy bike ? how does this work? do you have to arrange your own insurance and stuff ? or is it on the garage's insurance ? do you have to pay to hire it or something ?

4- is the bike likely to feel much different after the service ?

5- how much am i looking at paying ?

i think thats all for now - but will prob have a pick at your brains tomorrow.

cheers for your answers in advance.

15-05-05, 09:59 PM

er... its not an sv.....

15-05-05, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Iansv

er... its not an sv.....

hence being in "biking issue's", not "sv talk"

:P

15-05-05, 10:02 PM

maybe the cbr forum can give you better answers tho... was all I was thinking, as they are rather specific questions

15-05-05, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iansv

maybe the cbr forum can give you better answers tho... was all I was thinking, as they are rather specific questions

no offence to the guys on the CBR forum . . . . but there not as *cough* *cough* smart as you guys.

but please dont take this as an offer to inflate your ego's

16-05-05, 11:51 AM

im mainly interested in a courtesy bike and how that works out too.

cos i wouldnt like to be bikeless for a few days (i hate getting the bus)

Balky001 · 16-05-05, 12:08 PM

Do John's of Romford do courtesy bikes? If not, John Vines at Raleigh does - he's not a Honda dealer but does MV Agusta and Kawasaki. They seem OK, maybe a bit pricey.

I'm in the same position, finding a good reliable mechanic is difficult - especially when you read articles where someone works at a garage and only ever same the valve clearances checked once in 3 years of working there (and it was an manufacturer's dealership). And they did it wrong. Not sure I want to leave my pride and joy just anywhere

16-05-05, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balky001

Do John's of Romford do courtesy bikes? If not, John Vines at Raleigh does - he's not a Honda dealer but does MV Agusta and Kawasaki. They seem OK, maybe a bit pricey.

I'm in the same position, finding a good reliable mechanic is difficult - especially when you read articles where someone works at a garage and only ever same the valve clearances checked once in 3 years of working there (and it was an manufacturer's dealership). And they did it wrong. Not sure I want to leave my pride and joy just anywhere

no offence, but i wouldnt p*ss on johns of romford if they were on fire.

16-05-05, 12:15 PM

I've used John E Vines when I had a Kwak, Good guys down there but they weren't the cheapest

16-05-05, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bikageboy

no offence to the guys on the CBR forum . . . . but there not as *cough* *cough* smart as you guys.

... is that coz they bought CBR's instead of SV's

Sorry

15-05-05, 09:48 PM	#1
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	lets talk service ok, some of you guys are gonna wonder why im asking these stupid questions. but whats the deal with servicing. im due a 24k service ( a major, did the last one myself ) 1 - can anyone recommend anywhere trustworthy and cheap in essex ? 2- how long will it take approx? are we talkin a few hours, a few days or a few weeks ? 3- am i likely to get a courtesy bike ? how does this work? do you have to arrange your own insurance and stuff ? or is it on the garage's insurance ? do you have to pay to hire it or something ? 4- is the bike likely to feel much different after the service ? 5- how much am i looking at paying ? i think thats all for now - but will prob have a pick at your brains tomorrow. cheers for your answers in advance.

16-05-05, 12:08 PM	#7
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Do John's of Romford do courtesy bikes? If not, John Vines at Raleigh does - he's not a Honda dealer but does MV Agusta and Kawasaki. They seem OK, maybe a bit pricey. I'm in the same position, finding a good reliable mechanic is difficult - especially when you read articles where someone works at a garage and only ever same the valve clearances checked once in 3 years of working there (and it was an manufacturer's dealership). And they did it wrong. Not sure I want to leave my pride and joy just anywhere __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

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15-05-05, 09:59 PM	#2
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	er... its not an sv.....

15-05-05, 10:02 PM	#4
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	maybe the cbr forum can give you better answers tho... was all I was thinking, as they are rather specific questions

16-05-05, 11:51 AM	#6
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	im mainly interested in a courtesy bike and how that works out too. cos i wouldnt like to be bikeless for a few days (i hate getting the bus)

16-05-05, 12:15 PM	#9
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	I've used John E Vines when I had a Kwak, Good guys down there but they weren't the cheapest