Question for a pro mechanic - 30K mile servicing? - SV650.org

07-11-12, 01:51 PM

Took my front wheel off last week to replace the bearings and it was torqued up so tight it took a 3ft extension on the wrench to undo the axle. Then I found the speed sensor drive crushed. So I'd like to know if any of the below requires the front wheel to be removed?

1) MOT
2) 30,000 mile service

07-11-12, 04:25 PM

Neither

Mark_h · 07-11-12, 05:02 PM

Unless the 30k service included any suspension, wheel bearing or speedo drive repairs uncovered during the regular service activities. Last tyre change is probably where to point the finger first.

NTECUK · 07-11-12, 05:04 PM

You need to detail the model and year for the service.
Not all offer the same .
We have cars at 3 years 30k only have a level 1 & Mot
Mot no dismantling .

andrewsmith · 07-11-12, 08:07 PM

Sounds like a lazy tyre fitter with a windy gun.
The first few turns should be tight (I use a 2ft breaker to start them, through me shoulder hating too much pressure) and a standard 1/2" ratchet should do it

None of the services specifically say it to my knowledge, I've had a check done on tyre changes in the past

Sid Squid · 08-11-12, 02:51 PM

Was the fork oil changed?

07-11-12, 01:51 PM	#1
trail guru Guest Posts: n/a	Question for a pro mechanic - 30K mile servicing? Took my front wheel off last week to replace the bearings and it was torqued up so tight it took a 3ft extension on the wrench to undo the axle. Then I found the speed sensor drive crushed. So I'd like to know if any of the below requires the front wheel to be removed? 1) MOT 2) 30,000 mile service

07-11-12, 04:25 PM	#2
Blueperson Guest Posts: n/a	Re: QUESTION 4 PRO MECHANIC - 30k MILE SERVICING Neither

07-11-12, 05:02 PM	#3
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: QUESTION 4 PRO MECHANIC - 30k MILE SERVICING Unless the 30k service included any suspension, wheel bearing or speedo drive repairs uncovered during the regular service activities. Last tyre change is probably where to point the finger first. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

07-11-12, 05:04 PM	#4
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: QUESTION 4 PRO MECHANIC - 30k MILE SERVICING You need to detail the model and year for the service. Not all offer the same . We have cars at 3 years 30k only have a level 1 & Mot Mot no dismantling . __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

07-11-12, 08:07 PM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: QUESTION 4 PRO MECHANIC - 30k MILE SERVICING Sounds like a lazy tyre fitter with a windy gun. The first few turns should be tight (I use a 2ft breaker to start them, through me shoulder hating too much pressure) and a standard 1/2" ratchet should do it None of the services specifically say it to my knowledge, I've had a check done on tyre changes in the past __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

08-11-12, 02:51 PM	#6
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