Just thought I'd post this up in the idle banter section, to say that after my first DIY oil change, chain adjustment, and air filter change + getting a rear Avon Viper Sport fitted - the bike is purring like a kitten today.
It most certainly running better, sounds smoother and I feel good about having saved myself some money by doing it all my self - apart from the rear tyre replacement.
Just bedding the tyre in for the recommended 100 miles as advised by the tyre centre...unsure as to what this does, but will go along with it.
It's amazing how quickly 8 hrs goes by when your enjoying yourself
Tomorrow she' getting a wash & polish.