13-10-12, 03:00 PM
Hi darren_uk,
Did you get the Haynes manual? As you say the 24,000m service is the big one. I know you use the bike for commuting but to do all the jobs in one day would be pushing iteven for a bike mechanic with full facilities! especially if you include the valve check. There is another way and that is to do some of the jobs each weekend. Depending on previous care/service history, and the fact youre using the bike daily I would concentrate on the safety related aspects first... eg tyres,brakes,electrical switches/connectors,tightness of fasteners etc., and the easy jobs like oil & filter change,plugs & air filter. Have you got the parts/materials you will need? The easy way out is to drop it off at dealer but that way you end up paying full rrp for parts & labour (£60+per hour) and 20% VAT on top.HOWEVER the dealer wont do all the little extra things like checking electrical connections. Hopefully someone near you with right tools/equipment will be able to help. Im not much use as im in West Mids!! Good luck! :lol
Did you get the Haynes manual? As you say the 24,000m service is the big one. I know you use the bike for commuting but to do all the jobs in one day would be pushing iteven for a bike mechanic with full facilities! especially if you include the valve check. There is another way and that is to do some of the jobs each weekend. Depending on previous care/service history, and the fact youre using the bike daily I would concentrate on the safety related aspects first... eg tyres,brakes,electrical switches/connectors,tightness of fasteners etc., and the easy jobs like oil & filter change,plugs & air filter. Have you got the parts/materials you will need? The easy way out is to drop it off at dealer but that way you end up paying full rrp for parts & labour (£60+per hour) and 20% VAT on top.HOWEVER the dealer wont do all the little extra things like checking electrical connections. Hopefully someone near you with right tools/equipment will be able to help. Im not much use as im in West Mids!! Good luck! :lol