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Re: 20,000 mile service £110

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Originally Posted by Baph (Post 1209213)

2hours is taking the mickey. I could do that service (from what you've described it as) in 45mins taking my time. In fact, weekend after next I WILL be doing it.

Balancing the carbs sounds like it is more tricky that throttle bodies on an SV, mainly due to where the vacuum nipples are. The front one involves removing the airbox and moving the radiator out of the way. The adjuster screw is also hidden under the airbox.

A common mod on curveys is to add piping to the vacuum nipples so that the carbs can be checked for balance without removing the airbox / radiator. If they need adjusting, then the airbox has to come out, but at least there is no need to faff about with the radiator.

Sounds like you had a reasonable deal to me Hovis.

Re: 20,000 mile service £110

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Originally Posted by Luckypants (Post 1209261)

To hook up a carbtune on a pointy you don't even need to lift the tank!! To adjust, both screws are behind the airbox, and can be done without taking the top off the airbox. :D

Re: 20,000 mile service £110

i was there while the service was being done, & TBH the guy was not taking his time, i think you would strugle to do it all in less than an hour