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just wondering what maintanence is in the realm of the moderatley mechanically minded? This is my first bike and i would like to do most realistic jobs myself in order to learn a bit and not get screwed over by garages.
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I do most things on mine (curvy), that's one of the reasons I got her and not a new bike so I don't keep thinking I'm going to kill it or how expensive it's going to be if I do...! No major experience on bikes (serviced alot of cars tho) and have done (so far) new chain and sprockets, oil, plugs, air filter, brake fluid change and new pads for around 150 squid - try finding a garage that would charge you those prices and if you do let me know....! You will save megabucks and it feels properly good to be able to work on it yourself. Plus as I found, any questions/difficulties you run into can usually be sorted with a post here...! Get yourself a haynes manual and take it slow and most things are possible to be fair.
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Likewise, but I found watching someone capable first is much more instructive than trying to learn from the manual. I.e., would you be happy if your surgeon had learnt his craft from a book rather than a teaching surgeon?
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do what you are 100% happy with and double check everything before and after, ask for help where you are not 100% sure and if all else fails take it to a garage, i am sure that does not matter where you are in the UK (if you are here) there are people that can give reputable mechs around the country you can go to
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Basic jobs I've learnt as a mechanical noob so far are:
Chain tension adjustment Oil change/filter change Spark plugs Air filter change TPS adjustment Clutch cable + worm drive lubrication That seems to cover most of the minor servicing requirements then some and doesn't take a great deal of skill to learn. I've found i've slowly had to buy a few tools a long the way but no doubt they'll pay for themselves in the long run. I'm leaving things like valve clearances to the people who do it for a living. Bear in mind I'm mechanically inept, if I can do these jobs, anyone can. |
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Good moaning
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The SV is a very easy bike to cut your mechanics teeth on. I had absolutely no experience whatsoever but between Haynes and the advice on this forum you can pretty much tackle anything. Make sure you feel confident in what you're doing though - you have to ride the bike afterwards!
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thanks everyone!!!
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Everything, with the exception of changing the tyres, although i do take just the wheel into the garage to avoid getting ripped off.
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I watched YC and learned alot from him/sv & gixerjunkies forums. Never done mechanical stuff til I started riding, now I'll happily do:
Oil & filter Air filter Spark plugs Bulbs Chain adjustment Fit aftermarket master cylinder Braided lines New brake pads Overhaul/fit calipers Basic stuff to alot of people but easy to get wrong in many cases.
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