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Author:  Ash [ 14 Feb 2011 18:45 ]
Post subject:  Standard home service .. ?
I will need a basic standard service soon and due to a drastic lack of funds I thought I would do it myself this year :shock:

It had its 5k service lovingly and meticulously carried out by Tubbs (inc all new bearings for wheels and tensioner wheel) but now its got 6k + change on the clock (in 4 years :oooops: ) I thought I would give it a standard service, but want to check the following list so I dont miss anything ..

Oil change
Gearbox oil change
Clutch cable adjustment
TPS reset (I have no idea how to do that)
New plugs.. ?? (what make/spec.. ?)
Empty catch can and clean filter
A spot of gear box oil in my gearbox nipple
Filter clean (with what .. ? - I have the blue pro race one)
Brake check (strip and clean callipers .. ?)
Tyre pressure check (36 rear and 34 front usually feels about right)
Check the suspension settings (for my weight)

Anything else I need to do ... ? Also is there anything on there that isn't really necessary .. ?

:)
Author:  Adam [ 14 Feb 2011 18:50 ]
Post subject:  Re: Standard home service .. ?
Might be worth checking out the primary chain tension. The chain has probably bedded itself into the tensioner by now and I'm sure it was sorted by Tubbs - in that case, it's still probably ok but it's worth a look.
Author:  Ash [ 14 Feb 2011 18:54 ]
Post subject:  Re: Standard home service .. ?
He did have the side of the case off so I think so, will have a look though. If it is ... what do I do, just fit a new one? :shock: :? :oooops:
Author:  woz [ 14 Feb 2011 19:04 ]
Post subject:  Re: Standard home service .. ?
The info you need for setting your primary chain tension is in your handbook Ash.
As you are doing it yourself, why not go the whole hog and grease all your pivot points, spindles etc.
Author:  Nutah [ 14 Feb 2011 19:07 ]
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Ash phone me i will come an do it for you , an show you how too OK


Tyre pressure check (36 rear and 34 front usually feels about right)
you should check em more often than every 5k :shock:
i check mine once a week

Check the suspension settings (for my weight) unless you have pilled on the pounds it should be the same

:sad1: yeh yeh ...pots an kettles
Author:  Ash [ 14 Feb 2011 19:12 ]
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Thanks Don, You can strictly supervise but I want to at least have a go or I wont learn anything. You know I am a complete novice with the spanners but I should really learn the basics at least :oooops:
Author:  Adam [ 14 Feb 2011 19:15 ]
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Ash wrote:
He did have the side of the case off so I think so, will have a look though. If it is ... what do I do, just fit a new one? :shock: :? :oooops:


No! You let Don adjust it for you ;) lOl
Author:  woz [ 14 Feb 2011 19:18 ]
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Adam wrote:
Ash wrote:
He did have the side of the case off so I think so, will have a look though. If it is ... what do I do, just fit a new one? :shock: :? :oooops:


No! You let Don do it for you ;) lOl


Now come on lads let Ash have a go :uhoh:
Author:  Ash [ 14 Feb 2011 19:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Standard home service .. ?
I forgot oil filter off the list and just received a stern talking to by Don on the phone :oooops: :oooops:

Can someone recommend the correct spec plugs please (make/type) .. ? not really bothered about the posh iridium ones, the standard spec ones will do fine :)

According to my handbook they are a 10R12A with a 0.89 gap (what ever that means) I take it that is ok? (cant find any on Ebay)
Author:  chris(madrid) [ 14 Feb 2011 19:48 ]
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woz wrote:
Now come on lads let Ash have a go :uhoh:
Well said. Now then young Ash.

You will need two 18" Stilsons. A smallish lump hammer and one of WB's grinders. :coat:
Author:  Ash [ 14 Feb 2011 19:49 ]
Post subject:  Re: Standard home service .. ?
lOl :shock:
Author:  Motorrad [ 14 Feb 2011 20:11 ]
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Service manual, molegrips and a hammer. And plenty of installation fluid, preferably of the bitter type, CAMRA-approved.

Plugs are HD standard, your number is correct.

However, with only 6k miles on them, there may be no reason to swap out the old ones, as long as they are "healthy" and properly gapped. Here is a photo chart that shows nicely the difference between healthy and not, and when they show excessive wear.
Author:  Maz [ 14 Feb 2011 21:10 ]
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Tubbs will have changed the plugs at 5K, so they'll be OK, he'll also have serviced the air filter.

Clutch adjustment is done at the release bearing.

No need to strip/clean calipers.

Use LM grease for the output nipple.

If you're still running the Conti R/Attacks, pressures are 36 F and 42 R.
Author:  Ash [ 14 Feb 2011 21:27 ]
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Thanks Chief, much appreciated :yup:
Author:  Jill Brown [ 14 Feb 2011 23:42 ]
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Hey Ash, even a stupid female like me can do a TPS reset. If I can do that, then you can do the whole service, dance a jig and juggle 6 balls at the same time.... lOl lOl lOl
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