Major SV service - how much and where from? - SV650.org

13-07-10, 01:24 PM

As I tend to do usually ... i screwed myself yet again on a hot head purchase.
Got my SV literally yesterday and the seller said I just need to give it a minor service to change the oil and such...
I gave a few dealers and neighbourhood shops a call and it turns out I am in for a MAJOR service! (16k miles, last service mid last year, recent mot)
I can't stop being angry at myself for not checking earlier and negotiating a better price for the bike!

Anyway, have you guys got any advice on this?

One local garage said that I can come down, they'll have a look at the state of the bike and I will be able to do the service bit by bit with the necessary things done first - this seems like the best solution right now I guess.

Anyone got a better idea? Maybe some places that I will get a reliable and cheap quote on what needs to be done?

I'm in London.

13-07-10, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanza

As I tend to do usually ... i screwed myself yet again on a hot head purchase.
Got my SV literally yesterday and the seller said I just need to give it a minor service to change the oil and such...
I gave a few dealers and neighbourhood shops a call and it turns out I am in for a MAJOR service! (16k miles, last service mid last year, recent mot)
I can't stop being angry at myself for not checking earlier and negotiating a better price for the bike!

Anyway, have you guys got any advice on this?

One local garage said that I can come down, they'll have a look at the state of the bike and I will be able to do the service bit by bit with the necessary things done first - this seems like the best solution right now I guess.

Anyone got a better idea? Maybe some places that I will get a reliable and cheap quote on what needs to be done?

I'm in London.

Mine had it done about 1000 miles ago at an independant dealer was about £275 all in including brake pads that need changing and having shims adjusted. Bad news mate hope you get it sorted ok

. Dare I say it....you should of waited

Can't help with places/prices in London

husky03 · 13-07-10, 05:14 PM

check and see if spannerman is near you

13-07-10, 08:39 PM

I paid 250 for a major service at 15k for mine but to be fair as long as I get a years running out the bike it's money well spent. If on the other hand your going to flog it within 6 months like a lot of bikers do then it's expensive.

13-07-10, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bunks

Mine had it done about 1000 miles ago at an independant dealer was about £275 all in including brake pads that need changing and having shims adjusted. Bad news mate hope you get it sorted ok

. Dare I say it....you should of waited

Can't help with places/prices in London

Heh waiting is never an option for me

£275 is a good prize, one place in cambidgre said they'll do it for 400 ;O

13-07-10, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cringer

I paid 250 for a major service at 15k for mine but to be fair as long as I get a years running out the bike it's money well spent. If on the other hand your going to flog it within 6 months like a lot of bikers do then it's expensive.

where have you done yours?

13-07-10, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky03

check and see if spannerman is near you

What's a spannerman?

13-07-10, 11:36 PM

Spannerman is a member on here, apparently a very good mechanic. PM him!

14-07-10, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanza

where have you done yours?

SPS Barnsley - Ex yamaha main dealer guy who now has his own garage.

Brill and cheap! I always use him.

14-07-10, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cringer

SPS Barnsley - Ex yamaha main dealer guy who now has his own garage.

Brill and cheap! I always use him.

will definetly give them a buzz, can anyone one confirm this place?

13-07-10, 01:24 PM	#1
Sanza Guest Posts: n/a	Major SV service - how much and where from? As I tend to do usually ... i screwed myself yet again on a hot head purchase. Got my SV literally yesterday and the seller said I just need to give it a minor service to change the oil and such... I gave a few dealers and neighbourhood shops a call and it turns out I am in for a MAJOR service! (16k miles, last service mid last year, recent mot) I can't stop being angry at myself for not checking earlier and negotiating a better price for the bike! Anyway, have you guys got any advice on this? One local garage said that I can come down, they'll have a look at the state of the bike and I will be able to do the service bit by bit with the necessary things done first - this seems like the best solution right now I guess. Anyone got a better idea? Maybe some places that I will get a reliable and cheap quote on what needs to be done? I'm in London.

13-07-10, 05:14 PM	#3
husky03 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,568	Re: Major SV service check and see if spannerman is near you

13-07-10, 08:39 PM	#4
cringer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Major SV service - how much and where from? I paid 250 for a major service at 15k for mine but to be fair as long as I get a years running out the bike it's money well spent. If on the other hand your going to flog it within 6 months like a lot of bikers do then it's expensive.

13-07-10, 11:36 PM	#8
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Major SV service - how much and where from? Spannerman is a member on here, apparently a very good mechanic. PM him!

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