Sv 650 s Service - SV650.org

20-04-09, 09:55 PM

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?

lazymanc · 20-04-09, 10:01 PM

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:

20-04-09, 10:03 PM

Dont forget a sump plug washer

EDIT: I see Lazymanc mentioned it

20-04-09, 10:10 PM

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

20-04-09, 10:13 PM

IMO buy OE parts from dealers.

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

20-04-09, 10:17 PM

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

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.

20-04-09, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLZO

IMO buy OE parts from dealers.

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

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

20-04-09, 10:29 PM

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

rictus01 · 20-04-09, 10:37 PM

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

HTH

Cheers Mark.

20-04-09, 10:40 PM

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

20-04-09, 09:55 PM	#1
Stoneyginger Guest Posts: n/a	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?

20-04-09, 10:01 PM	#2
lazymanc Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 378	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: Last edited by lazymanc; 21-04-09 at 07:00 AM. Reason: Was hein gerricke oil, not halfords for £14

20-04-09, 10:03 PM	#3
Holdup Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv 650 s Service Dont forget a sump plug washer EDIT: I see Lazymanc mentioned it

20-04-09, 10:10 PM	#4
Rhys Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv 650 s Service Get yourself a manual, it will tell you all that is needed. Also any torque settings.

20-04-09, 10:13 PM	#5
COLZO Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv 650 s Service IMO buy OE parts from dealers. Oil Filter - £10 Sump Washer - £1.50 Castrol Oil 10w40 4litres - £24

20-04-09, 10:17 PM	#6
Jamiebridges123 Guest Posts: n/a	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 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.

20-04-09, 10:29 PM	#8
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv 650 s Service Should the plugs not be replaced along with filter, oil and washer?

20-04-09, 10:37 PM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Sv 650 s Service few more things to do on a service, but as you don't say which service it is I'll attach this..... HTH Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

20-04-09, 10:40 PM	#10
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sv 650 s Service Around 8K I think. Derek said on Sunday, but I can't remember very well, sure it was 8K.

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