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TamSV · 30-08-11, 05:13 PM

First big service isn't until 15,000 miles (valve clearances) so pretty much what you've suggested plus a general check over, grease pivots etc. If he's feeling adventurous he might want to check the shock linkage and head bearings for grease as Suzuki don't like to use too much. I'd always change the coolant and brake fluid if I don't know how old it is.

The brake calipers can get a bit grotty and sieze up easily so that's worth a look/clean.

I personally use HiFlo air and oil filters and NGK plugs, which all seem to work fine. Get them from your local shop or online from ebay or the usual online suspects - M and P, B & C Express etc. For oil I use Castrol Power 1 - mainly because that's what they've got in the local shop.

Congrats on the new bike. Piccies?

30-08-11, 05:13 PM	#2
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: Bought my first bike yesterday. Needs a service. First big service isn't until 15,000 miles (valve clearances) so pretty much what you've suggested plus a general check over, grease pivots etc. If he's feeling adventurous he might want to check the shock linkage and head bearings for grease as Suzuki don't like to use too much. I'd always change the coolant and brake fluid if I don't know how old it is. The brake calipers can get a bit grotty and sieze up easily so that's worth a look/clean. I personally use HiFlo air and oil filters and NGK plugs, which all seem to work fine. Get them from your local shop or online from ebay or the usual online suspects - M and P, B & C Express etc. For oil I use Castrol Power 1 - mainly because that's what they've got in the local shop. Congrats on the new bike. Piccies? Last edited by TamSV; 30-08-11 at 05:15 PM.