Recommendations please - SV650.org

appollo1 · 31-08-11, 01:53 AM

Right folks I am due home next week at long last.

My bike has been sat in my garage for the past 4 months and been on a trickle charger with my wife starting the bike and letting it run every other week for a wee while.

I know that my rear tyre needs replacing so i am going to get a new set.

I also want to get the bike serviced and as it has just gone over 15k (i think) was planning to put it in to a dealer to get it all done.

Question time

What gets done at around a 15k service?
is it worth getting a dealer to do it or is it just an oil and filter change?

I was just going to use Cupar as it is near but if any of you lot can recommend anywhere else to get all this done then i will look at your suggestions.

ta very muchly

rictus01 · 31-08-11, 04:44 AM

I believe the book says 24000 km/14500 miles as the service interval nearest, and that's valve clearances, throttle bodies balanced, inspection of pairs system/ rear suspension linkage inspection and tightening of all exhaust bolts, above the normal service items.

Cheers Mark.

31-08-11, 07:06 AM

As rictus01 says valve clearances due done so i'd get her into a dealer as at that sorta mileage the service will include brakes being done etc and after sitting for months ,, every little helps

Bibio · 31-08-11, 12:32 PM

you are looking at:

£250 for a new set of tyres. get storms m8.

£350 for 15k service.

i would suggest that as i know the bike to do the service yourself. the bike runs sweet as a nut.

oil £25
oil filter £12
sump washer £3
air filter £34
plugs £10
tub/spray grease £5

check the valves if you want but i doubt they will be out.

IIR you changed the plugs last year and have done no miles.
carbs were balanced last year but you could check again.
fluid changed in the brakes and the brakes worked fine, you could strip and clean if you want.

save yourself £250 and do the service yourself. or give me the money and i'll do it

Kirkybhoy · 31-08-11, 10:08 PM

would recomend Bob Scott Bikes in Glenrothes.

http://www.bobscottbikes.net/

31-08-11, 01:53 AM	#1
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Recommendations please Right folks I am due home next week at long last. My bike has been sat in my garage for the past 4 months and been on a trickle charger with my wife starting the bike and letting it run every other week for a wee while. I know that my rear tyre needs replacing so i am going to get a new set. I also want to get the bike serviced and as it has just gone over 15k (i think) was planning to put it in to a dealer to get it all done. Question time What gets done at around a 15k service? is it worth getting a dealer to do it or is it just an oil and filter change? I was just going to use Cupar as it is near but if any of you lot can recommend anywhere else to get all this done then i will look at your suggestions. ta very muchly __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

31-08-11, 04:44 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Recommendations please I believe the book says 24000 km/14500 miles as the service interval nearest, and that's valve clearances, throttle bodies balanced, inspection of pairs system/ rear suspension linkage inspection and tightening of all exhaust bolts, above the normal service items. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride! Last edited by rictus01; 31-08-11 at 04:46 AM.

31-08-11, 07:06 AM	#3
SpikeTM Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommendations please As rictus01 says valve clearances due done so i'd get her into a dealer as at that sorta mileage the service will include brakes being done etc and after sitting for months ,, every little helps

31-08-11, 12:32 PM	#4
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Recommendations please you are looking at: £250 for a new set of tyres. get storms m8. £350 for 15k service. i would suggest that as i know the bike to do the service yourself. the bike runs sweet as a nut. oil £25 oil filter £12 sump washer £3 air filter £34 plugs £10 tub/spray grease £5 check the valves if you want but i doubt they will be out. IIR you changed the plugs last year and have done no miles. carbs were balanced last year but you could check again. fluid changed in the brakes and the brakes worked fine, you could strip and clean if you want. save yourself £250 and do the service yourself. or give me the money and i'll do it

31-08-11, 10:08 PM	#5
Kirkybhoy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 205	Re: Recommendations please would recomend Bob Scott Bikes in Glenrothes. http://www.bobscottbikes.net/ __________________ The World Is Full Of Kings & Queens Who Blind Your Eyes & Steal Your Dreams..

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