How strict is the first service miles wise?

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by s.j.robson@bt

Lets think ourselves lucky we dont live in the days of rebores and head-tightening at 1000mls !! haha !
As already stated i think if ridden steady you will be fine to do over 500/600 mls !

Dunno, the RD400 I've got here is a piece of pi$$ to work on because it does need it more often.
The result of bikes being less maintenance intensive seems to be owners who can't find their rse with both hands.

Originally Posted by G

+1 the first lot of oil in the bike is mineral oil (I think, its defo different anyway) to help with the running in process.....by the time you have done 600miles its also full of swarf and crap which you dont want to be thrown around your engine by revving it hard.

So first service is quite important.

Suzuki recommend mineral full stop with the SV

Originally Posted by s.j.robson@bt

lets not get carried away lads !!
There is a filter in there after all !
Do you think motoring journalists who get new bikes from manufacturers run them in and change the oil on time ?!
And when the manufacturers get them back and sell them on they still give the warranty !!
Intersting topic and 1 im sure could be debated for hours!
Lets think ourselves lucky we dont live in the days of rebores and head-tightening at 1000mls !! haha !
As already stated i think if ridden steady you will be fine to do over 500/600 mls !

And they don't pay for them either

First service is THE most important. I'd go to anywhere that could provide a stamp. I'd ask car dealers if need be :P

I thought you could retain the warranty provided you use genuine replacment parts / recommended parts? Or is that just services after the first service?

Anyway, if you can change the oil yourself and filter, do it. Use a genuine suzuki filter and some good oil (HG are doing some great semi-synth oil at the moment for not alot of money according to many on here!). Whilst it may be tempting to let the bike run for another few weeks, it certainly isnt the best if ideas. I didnt realise how much crap comes out with the first lot of oil until seeing the pictures on here!

Do it as soon as you can. In the mean time, maybe not use the bike so much if its gonna be a long wait, if your not so confident at changing the oil.

Is there another place you can take the bike too?

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

Suzuki recommend mineral full stop with the SV

No they recommend semi-synth. The difference is pretty important...

Originally Posted by Zen Beetle

Doing it yourself will invalidate your warranty. As its a new bike with two years warranty I personally wouldn't take the risk. Besides, if I remember correctly the labour charge on the first 600 mile service is free. You'll only be paying for the new filter and oil.

No it doesn't, I called Suzuki UK to check.

Matt is correct, just make sure you use genuie parts.

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by Zen Beetle

Doing it yourself will invalidate your warranty. As its a new bike and comes with a 2 year warranty, I personally wouldn't risk it. Besides, the first 600 mile service comes with free labour so you'll only be paying for new oil and filter.

Just wanted to add....this is wrong. It does no invalidate your warranty. They had to remove that rule due to competition rules. Plus, I've services it myself all the way through, kept receipts, written down all work and have decent tools etc. I have since had warranty work done with no problems.

[Drew Carey]

Darn, beaten to it. LOL. Suzuki also confirmed that to me when I got it.

Originally Posted by Bluethunder

No it doesn't, I called Suzuki UK to check.

Matt is correct, just make sure you use genuie parts.

When I brought my SV I asked my dealer whether servicing the bike myself using genuine parts would invalidate the warranty? Guess what his reply was? Somebody is telling porkies? In this context, I would rather believe you as at least you're only trying to help and don't have a monetary incentive behind your advice.

Hi could I just ask, how do you know when a service is due? i have a k4 sv650s, and in my service book its been done at
1st - 752 miles
2nd - 2543 miles
3rd - 4312 miles
4th - 6170 miles
I now have 8333 miles on the clock so does this mean im due a service?
Thanks alot,
James

Just look at your owner's manual or a Haynes. Anyway, to save you the trouble they are:
1st - 600 miles
2nd - 4000 miles
3rd - 7500 miles
4th - 11000 miles
5th - 14500 miles