book about basic m/cycle maintenance - SV650.org

04-01-05, 09:30 AM

as a complete newbie to the world of motorcycling, i know very little about basic motorcycle maintenance.

can anyone recommend a good book which covers the subject

Many thanks

Will.

04-01-05, 10:00 AM

Sounds like me!

Something like a 'An idiots guide to motorbikes' would be nice :P

04-01-05, 10:09 AM

yeah kate, one of those dummies guides would be perfect

i just checked haynes website - they don't do a manual for the newer SVs as far as i can tell. that would have been perfect.

Will.

Viney · 04-01-05, 10:12 AM

Basic maintence should be covered on the owners manual. This shoudl cover basic maintnence scedules, like daily, weekly and monthly checks. Along with service schedules, tourque settings, tyre pressures(for OEM tyres) adjustments and things like that.

A haynes would be a bad idea if you are a mechanical novice, as i do think they 'gloss' over stuff and make thing seem simple than they really are, and the never tell you what to do when things go wrong.

BillyC · 04-01-05, 10:12 AM

Will & Kate,

c'mon, you really don't need this... the basics of what you'd need to know you could fit in a leaflet!

You're both members of this forum, and the knowledge here probably comes with someone lending a hand too!

Don't be shy, if you have a question, no matter how mundane, post it, and see what others do. Or ask one of us at the Soho or SELKent events.

In a nutshell... keep your bike clean whenever possible, your chain well lubed, and keep everything nicely covered in WD40 - except for the braking surfaces

BillyC · 04-01-05, 10:14 AM

You can download all the K3 service manuals from the main site - worth doing, and browsing through - will tell you all about which bits of your bike do what!

04-01-05, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BillyC

You can download all the K3 service manuals from the main site - worth doing, and browsing through - will tell you all about which bits of your bike do what!

What about the K4?

BillyC · 04-01-05, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jdubya

What about the K4?

Who would want one of them? The back-end's funny!

In terms of mechanics, and all the things you'd need to know, it's identical! The only differences really, are the rear subframe and electrics assembly, and the radiator connects slightly differently on the right hand side.

04-01-05, 11:47 AM

Aw, don't worry about that maintenance stuff. all i ever do is put petrol in mine, plus the odd casual chain spray. Gets me to Sainsbury's and selkent well enough!

04-01-05, 03:44 PM

Try "Motorcycle Maintenance TechBook" by Haynes

http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/s...atalogId=10001

04-01-05, 09:30 AM	#1
will Guest Posts: n/a	book about basic m/cycle maintenance as a complete newbie to the world of motorcycling, i know very little about basic motorcycle maintenance. can anyone recommend a good book which covers the subject Many thanks Will.

04-01-05, 10:12 AM	#5
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Will & Kate, c'mon, you really don't need this... the basics of what you'd need to know you could fit in a leaflet! You're both members of this forum, and the knowledge here probably comes with someone lending a hand too! Don't be shy, if you have a question, no matter how mundane, post it, and see what others do. Or ask one of us at the Soho or SELKent events. In a nutshell... keep your bike clean whenever possible, your chain well lubed, and keep everything nicely covered in WD40 - except for the braking surfaces __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

04-01-05, 10:14 AM	#6
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	You can download all the K3 service manuals from the main site - worth doing, and browsing through - will tell you all about which bits of your bike do what! __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

04-01-05, 03:44 PM	#10
SV650Samji Guest Posts: n/a	Motorcycle Maintenance TechBook Try "Motorcycle Maintenance TechBook" by Haynes http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/s...atalogId=10001

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04-01-05, 10:00 AM	#2
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds like me! Something like a 'An idiots guide to motorbikes' would be nice :P

04-01-05, 10:09 AM	#3
will Guest Posts: n/a	yeah kate, one of those dummies guides would be perfect i just checked haynes website - they don't do a manual for the newer SVs as far as i can tell. that would have been perfect. Will.

04-01-05, 10:12 AM	#4
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Basic maintence should be covered on the owners manual. This shoudl cover basic maintnence scedules, like daily, weekly and monthly checks. Along with service schedules, tourque settings, tyre pressures(for OEM tyres) adjustments and things like that. A haynes would be a bad idea if you are a mechanical novice, as i do think they 'gloss' over stuff and make thing seem simple than they really are, and the never tell you what to do when things go wrong.

04-01-05, 11:47 AM	#9
helen Guest Posts: n/a	Aw, don't worry about that maintenance stuff. all i ever do is put petrol in mine, plus the odd casual chain spray. Gets me to Sainsbury's and selkent well enough!