Servicing schedule, what should be done.

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So, I've had my 2003 FZS600 for almost a year now and it's due it's annual service. It's currently on 19k. Last service was 1 year ago at 13k. Not being the most mechanically minded chap, not having a garage, tools or time, I'm planning to take it to local garage who seem pretty reasonable.

They've informed me it's due for major service, filters, oil, plugs, balance carbs etc (£230) and maybe do valve clearances (£50).

Last owner had it left standing for some time, so had given it a pretty big service last year. Can't find record or exactly what, but I'm sure he said carbs were balanced and a new battery definitely went on. The manual reckons valves don't need checking until ~30k (40000 km).

Bike does seem to be running fine. Sometimes spot slow starting from cold, needs turning over for few seconds whilst revs build up.

So, does it require a major service or will a minor service suffice? Am I right to skip valves clearances? Price for service sound about right?

Slow strating could be down to water in the carbs, which is easily fixed by draining them before starting in the morning. A common problem which can be intermittant especially since it is parked outside.
Major service is at 28000 miles and includes Valve Clearance check. I would recommend you check them at the recommended mileage and any advice to the contrary should be ignored. :wall  I have seen to many unneccessary engine problems because valves were assumed to be ok. I am working on  a Fazer 1000 in at present with 24000 miles on it and 7 of the 20 shims had to be changed, my own 1000 was fine at 24000  and my 600 needed 3 shims changed on its second check at 56000 miles.
You bike would be due a fairly major service, but not a valve check,. Change Oil and Oil Filter,  check the balance of carburettors and check TPS setting. Also check the air filter, and brake pads, . You should really change the Coolant and Brake Fluid also because of the age .
The offer from dead eye should be taken up as it would only take a few hours and as he said save you enough to take the boss out.  :lol