Doing a home service - parts needed?

Hi all,

My K7 650S is due for a major service (24 000km). I will be doing the oil change, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs myself as that's a no brainer. The other things that come with the major like clearance check etc, I will take her to the shop as that's beyond me.

What I wanted to check is what spark plugs you recommend? Is it worth spending a little more on plats for example, is the extra you spend really worth any benefits?

Cheers
BV

[Nobbylad]

The valve clearance check is easy and takes around 30 mins. Get yourself a Haynes/workshop manual and a set of feeler gauges.

For the front, you take the bottom radiator bolt out and drop the rad, then it's 3 x hex bolts to remove the rocker cover. The rear is easier as you just need to lift the seat.

I use NGK iridium plugs which is just personal preference as I do a lot of mileage (10k a year).

Thanks the details and tips! I have a electronic copy of the manual...but I really prefer a hardcover book. Time I get one I think.

[aesmith]

It's worth doing the TPS adjustment yourself, as the setting procedure detailed on here is more accurate than the rough check in the official manual. The only special tool you need is a T25 security bit (mine cost £1.89).

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=55459

Thanks again. I'm really keen on learning and working on engines, so if its not too technical for me then I would rather get the tools and do it myself. Being burned by mechanics far too many times, so the less times it has to go to the shops...the better. I still consider myself an amateur, but have changed service parts myself a few times...so not a complete amateur. I think I will be able to manage it.

I will read up on this, thanks for the help guys!!

[Bibio]

there is more to doing a service than people think.



i also change the oil filter with every oil change.

at 6 years old some things might be needing doing that have possibly not been done.

brake fluid change front and rear.
callipers stripped, cleaned and assembled with RRG.
coolant change.
rubber parts for perishing.
chassis bolts for torque.
greasing of linkage parts such as foot rests, levers and rear suspension.
front fork oil.

Originally Posted by Bibio

there is more to doing a service than people think.

i also change the oil filter with every oil change.

at 6 years old some things might be needing doing that have possibly not been done.

brake fluid change front and rear.
callipers stripped, cleaned and assembled with RRG.
coolant change.
rubber parts for perishing.
chassis bolts for torque.
greasing of linkage parts such as foot rests, levers and rear suspension.
front fork oil.

+1

Thanks for this, have that list too and will be going through as much as possible myself.

[Kenzie]

If changing the brake lines is needed after four years, is it worth upgrading to braided such as Goodrich?

Prob yeah. Wont replace those myself though, will take her in for that rather