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Post by 22bud2 on Apr 22, 2013 14:23:11 GMT
AS ABOVE  |
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Post by optimised yammy on Apr 22, 2013 21:03:28 GMT
Oil change Air filter change/clean New oil filter New Sparky that's basics complete in depth one you can do: Brake fluid Coolant I've seen people change pistons on a service Can engine flush your bike Change battery or refill the de ionised water in it (I think its de ionosed double check!) Re grease wheel bearings and such There is alot you can do mate!  just depends what depth you want to do |
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Post by MRB3N on Apr 24, 2013 20:06:52 GMT
What does a full service consist of?... ...Being ripped off. Oh and they do some stuff to your bike too. |
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Post by optimised yammy on Apr 24, 2013 21:55:01 GMT
if U take it to a garage they will charge U stupid amounts to change the oil, Sparky and air filter nd maybe oil filter if its a half decent garage nd petrol filter if your bike has one id do it yourself its cheaper and you know what you are putting in your bike that way
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Post by cbrsims on Apr 25, 2013 0:04:22 GMT
Checking valver clearance checking the bores of the piston checking filters and replacing if needed checking bearings changing oil pretty much checking the whole bike for anything that shouldnt be there
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Post by MRB3N on Apr 25, 2013 9:12:56 GMT
A usual service is air filter, oil filter, oil and spark plug.
But for a start I know for a fact that you got a K&N air filter.
That's a lifetime filter so wont need touching.
And if you have an iridium spark plug then I doubt that will be touched.
With the stock copper plug the recommended replacement is every 7000 miles.
And even then most of the time they are fine for longer.
Well the Iridium is quoted as lasting 7 to 10 times longer than the old fashioned copper plugs.
So that's changing it every 49,000 miles to 70,000 miles!!!
So if they aren't touching your spark plug or air filter then really its an oil change (oil and oil filter).
Other than that you can add stuff like valve check and bore check etc but be prepared to pay loads.
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Post by cbrsims on Apr 25, 2013 10:52:32 GMT
ben the k&n air filter should be cleaned and sprayed with the special oil for them
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Post by Applejack on Apr 25, 2013 21:05:33 GMT
Or rinsed with petrol but I use the cleaner on mine
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Post by cbrsims on Apr 25, 2013 22:25:38 GMT
wut ever floats your boat |
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Post by MRB3N on Apr 29, 2013 17:19:51 GMT
ben the k&n air filter should be cleaned and sprayed with the special oil for them Yeah but that's only every 50,000 miles!!!  |
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Post by MRB3N on Apr 29, 2013 17:20:47 GMT
Or rinsed with petrol but I use the cleaner on mine Petrol is brilliant for cleaning air filters! Petrol and then a re-oil is perfect. |
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Post by 22bud2 on Apr 29, 2013 21:07:43 GMT
Got a full service done £50 and I suppled oil cheers for all replies |
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Post by wrx on May 3, 2013 23:22:31 GMT
If your bike is old a service is a good thing. They do usually check way more than whats listed above. I have some service manuals, and some of the stuff they do is checking tire bearings, steering delay, lubricate wires and a lot of small things. It´s not fun to suddenly have a total front tyre lock while doing 70mph. I know what a full service consists of on my bike (have passed the test where you have to learn this) and also have some extra knowledge, therefore I do most services myself, but having some done by a pro is never wrong, rather spend some cash on it than having some fatal errors.
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Post by MRB3N on May 4, 2013 17:02:23 GMT
If your bike is old a service is a good thing. They do usually check way more than whats listed above. I have some service manuals, and some of the stuff they do is checking tire bearings, steering delay, lubricate wires and a lot of small things. It´s not fun to suddenly have a total front tyre lock while doing 70mph. I know what a full service consists of on my bike (have passed the test where you have to learn this) and also have some extra knowledge, therefore I do most services myself, but having some done by a pro is never wrong, rather spend some cash on it than having some fatal errors. Serving is dead easy though for anyone to be able to do it. Simple tools are needed and its just knowing what to look for. A 125cc bike is perfect to learn with so you don't have to pay HUGE garage bills in the future. |
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Post by wrx on May 4, 2013 22:34:14 GMT
If your bike is old a service is a good thing. They do usually check way more than whats listed above. I have some service manuals, and some of the stuff they do is checking tire bearings, steering delay, lubricate wires and a lot of small things. It´s not fun to suddenly have a total front tyre lock while doing 70mph. I know what a full service consists of on my bike (have passed the test where you have to learn this) and also have some extra knowledge, therefore I do most services myself, but having some done by a pro is never wrong, rather spend some cash on it than having some fatal errors. Serving is dead easy though for anyone to be able to do it. Simple tools are needed and its just knowing what to look for. A 125cc bike is perfect to learn with so you don't have to pay HUGE garage bills in the future. True, but when your bike is starting to get real miles on the clock, I would recommend you to get it looked over by a pro. My mate never did this, drove his bike for 3 years, a Husqvarna supermotard, and one day his front wheel locked up in a corner while he was doing 60mph. This was caused by worn wheel bearings. Therefore me and my friends like to get our bikes looked over once in a while, even though we have more then enough experience. Recently built a Honda SFX with a 90cc Yamaha Aerox engine. Did 85mph. And now building a Derbi with a Honda CR 85 engine |
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just depends what depth you want to do
