Sv 650 s Service
 

Hi there im looking to do the service on my bike myself as i think £150 from a dealer is a bit expensive. What do i need to do an oil change on it ie i know i need the filter for the bike but what oil do i use etc?

Re: Sv 650 s Service
 

Use a 10W40 semi synthetic motorcycle oil, hein gerricke are doing one for £14 for 5L at the minute.

You'll need a socket or spanner of the right size to remove the drain plug, and preferably a torque wrench to tighten it up again to the required strength. You should probably replace the crushable washer as well.

The oil filter should only be about £5-10, you only need to do it up hand tight when putting on the new one. If the old one is a bit stiff coming off, use a strap wrench or an oil filter wrench:
http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures/full...R/10001333.jpg

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Dont forget a sump plug washer

EDIT: I see Lazymanc mentioned it

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Get yourself a manual, it will tell you all that is needed. Also any torque settings.

Re: Sv 650 s Service
 

IMO buy OE parts from dealers.

Oil Filter - £10
Sump Washer - £1.50
Castrol Oil 10w40 4litres - £24

Re: Sv 650 s Service
 

Yeah as said it's just a matter of getting the right bits. Although uhm, £150 for a basic oil/plugs/filters service is a bit steep.. go elsewhere as my local Suzuki/Yam dealer is £50 an hour labour. And it's 1 to 1/2 depending on how nice you are :p So at best it's £85-£90 all in..

Either way get a Castrol Bike oil in 10/40w if you're going to do it yourself. Most bike dealers use this as 99% of bikes use them anyway.

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when i did mine they thrw the washer in for free, all in all £34 i got told to use semi synth by the dealers

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Should the plugs not be replaced along with filter, oil and washer?

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few more things to do on a service, but as you don't say which service it is I'll attach this.....

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6169/servicesv.th.jpg

HTH

Cheers Mark.

Re: Sv 650 s Service
 

Around 8K I think.
Derek said on Sunday, but I can't remember very well, sure it was 8K.