12-11-12, 10:16 PM
Just recently did my own 24000 mile valve check-all within spec. Only cost was replacement cover gasket-less than a fiver-saved about £300 notes that dealer wanted. which has just paid for service,12 months VED & first MOT on cage ! Did suffer a bit of back ache & I took my time but it was a chance to check rad,hoses & jubilee clips & clean up front face of engine.
Next up is swing arm & rear suspension joint bearings-clean inspect for wear & regrease. Saving up for R6 rear shock conversion as mine is 11 years old & bike "squats" under acceleration.
Mine is on SORN from 1st Dec til next March as Im an old wimp who doesnt do cold/wet anymore! so I shall be Mr Cage for the duration-still have the "Think Bike" sticker on base of rearwindow & still tend to "Nod" to other riders-msut think Im a strange one! :rolleyes
Next up is swing arm & rear suspension joint bearings-clean inspect for wear & regrease. Saving up for R6 rear shock conversion as mine is 11 years old & bike "squats" under acceleration.
Mine is on SORN from 1st Dec til next March as Im an old wimp who doesnt do cold/wet anymore! so I shall be Mr Cage for the duration-still have the "Think Bike" sticker on base of rearwindow & still tend to "Nod" to other riders-msut think Im a strange one! :rolleyes