Will I notice any difference? - SV650.org

Red ones · 18-03-05, 07:41 AM

My 4 1/2 year baby goes for it's 15,000 mile service today. Apart from feeling lighter in the wallet department, Do you think i will notice any difference?

It has been parked up for 6 months while I had a company car and soon will be doing at least 50 miles a day commute (maybe 70). The idle adjust cable needs replacing and I think the thottle cable is in need of a good lube.

I'll let you all know tomorrow!

Scoobs · 18-03-05, 07:56 AM

I always notice the difference after I service and balance the carbs.

18-03-05, 08:49 AM

Yeah my bike always feels better after a service, but i'm sure some of that is psychological

Viney · 18-03-05, 08:53 AM

Only once did i ever feel a difference after a service and that if i remember was the 8000.

18-03-05, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iansv

Yeah my bike always feels better after a service, but i'm sure some of that is psychological

I normally notice a difference, especially after higher mileage services. Occasionally, it's not good, like last time when they didn't tighten the bolt that holds the tank on!

18-03-05, 11:40 AM

I always notice a difference after a service, but I do often ask them to tweak one or two bits in the process anyway. Mine gets a big service tomorrow, so I'll let you know.

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18-03-05, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red ones

My 4 1/2 year baby goes for it's 15,000 mile service today. Apart from feeling lighter in the wallet department, Do you think i will notice any difference?

It has been parked up for 6 months while I had a company car and soon will be doing at least 50 miles a day commute (maybe 70). The idle adjust cable needs replacing and I think the thottle cable is in need of a good lube.

I'll let you all know tomorrow!

I think you will, don't they adjust/re-shim valves on the 15K?

I always notice my brakes being sharper

Red ones · 18-03-05, 03:24 PM

Maybe I wont be able to tell you.

They are keeping it in for observation. Something about getting the wrong starter cable into stock (despite the fact that I said 3 times that it was the Idle Adjuster Cable that was needed!)

Scoobs · 18-03-05, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baldyman

I think you will, don't they adjust/re-shim valves on the 15K?

I always notice my brakes being sharper

Check valve clearances, don't necessarily adjust.

18-03-05, 07:43 PM

3500 mi oil service ---- I only notice differnce in shifting and controls
7500 carb sync /clean air filter/plugs ---I notice substantial difference in performance, starting and even milage
15000 mile valve clearance + 7500 service-- I notice about same difference at 7500 mile service

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18-03-05, 07:41 AM	#1
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Will I notice any difference? My 4 1/2 year baby goes for it's 15,000 mile service today. Apart from feeling lighter in the wallet department, Do you think i will notice any difference? It has been parked up for 6 months while I had a company car and soon will be doing at least 50 miles a day commute (maybe 70). The idle adjust cable needs replacing and I think the thottle cable is in need of a good lube. I'll let you all know tomorrow!

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18-03-05, 08:49 AM	#3
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah my bike always feels better after a service, but i'm sure some of that is psychological

18-03-05, 08:53 AM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Only once did i ever feel a difference after a service and that if i remember was the 8000.

18-03-05, 11:40 AM	#6
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	I always notice a difference after a service, but I do often ask them to tweak one or two bits in the process anyway. Mine gets a big service tomorrow, so I'll let you know. .

18-03-05, 03:24 PM	#8
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Maybe I wont be able to tell you. They are keeping it in for observation. Something about getting the wrong starter cable into stock (despite the fact that I said 3 times that it was the Idle Adjuster Cable that was needed!)

18-03-05, 07:43 PM	#10
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	3500 mi oil service ---- I only notice differnce in shifting and controls 7500 carb sync /clean air filter/plugs ---I notice substantial difference in performance, starting and even milage 15000 mile valve clearance + 7500 service-- I notice about same difference at 7500 mile service