Training wanted on bike maintenance

Hi all. I`m pretty good with a spanner but the bike is a new type of kit for me. Just wondering if there are any peeps who would like to spend some time with me showing me the how to`s and how not to`s on maintaning my bike. I know that my suspension isnt set up correctly for my weight but dont want to start altering things that i have no experience in. The haynes manual is good for things but i believe in hands on is always better than reading.

Any offers

Cheers, Electro.

If anybody who lives down south would like to do the same for me it would be appreciated

Standard suspension on the SV isn`t worth twiddling much with really , you would get far better results slinging a GSXR1000 shock on the back (of a Pointy anyway) and that will make the bike handle so much better for a small outlay , then if you wanted a bit more then sling some Hagon/Maxton Linear springs in the front with some new oil to match . It really is easier than you think and with a bit of help it can make all the difference to the way you enjoy the bike .

General maintenance is a breeze on the SV and the one thing I would recommend is an ABBA stand if you are going to get into the nitty gritty of twirling a few spanners , I am sure some will come along and say they use a different stand etc but the reason I bought an ABBA is that I can just change the adaptors and it will securely fit any other bike I am likely to buy .

I have a micron rear stand which does for me Just waiting for some kind hearted soul to show me the way lol.

Well I`m a bit far away in North Wales to be honest but don`t mind handing out advice if your stuck .

Always worth a ride to Wales to meet new people lol

Well if we have a rideout and stuff and both on it you can come and pick my brains

I`ll have to arrange a rideout to your garage lol

All my maintenance is done on the path to my front door mate , no luxury of bricks and mortar here to protect me and the bike , so I have to do all maintenance in all weathers all year round ........... next house I buy is having a heated garage with painted floors

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I'm in Wallasey, just over the river from Liverpool. Happy to help if you fancy a trip over here (about an hour from Manchester).

My kettle is always on.