Flyingpony
13th July 2005, 12:43
How important is the 12k service to be done dead on 12k?
With University just started, I've basically got no time to bring the bike into the shop for more than a lunchtime visit (they'll want more than 40minutes so it can't be done because they won't give me a loaner and don't work Saturdays or late nights).
It's currently sitting on 11.7k, so 4-6 weeks time it'll reach 12k (right in the middle of massive assignments), so after exams in mid-October will be the next booking opportunity. It'll have done an estimated 12.5-13k.
I'm mainly asking in relation to valve adjustment, most of the other servicing with my very limited understanding of what’s required at 12k, I can or are willing to attempt myself or have recently done it (motor oil/filter, brake fluid, spark plug, air filter).
Any Chch based biker's know how to do this?
Understand my motor has spacers or something on the valves, which according to a biker I've lost touch, that'll make it difficult.
Background: The valves were last inspected at 3k back in '02 when the 12-month factory warranty was about to expire.
Don't hear any noticeable valve tapping unless as expected, it's running too slowly (500+ rpm) below its recommended 1500rpm idle rpm.
Thank you.
With University just started, I've basically got no time to bring the bike into the shop for more than a lunchtime visit (they'll want more than 40minutes so it can't be done because they won't give me a loaner and don't work Saturdays or late nights).
It's currently sitting on 11.7k, so 4-6 weeks time it'll reach 12k (right in the middle of massive assignments), so after exams in mid-October will be the next booking opportunity. It'll have done an estimated 12.5-13k.
I'm mainly asking in relation to valve adjustment, most of the other servicing with my very limited understanding of what’s required at 12k, I can or are willing to attempt myself or have recently done it (motor oil/filter, brake fluid, spark plug, air filter).
Any Chch based biker's know how to do this?
Understand my motor has spacers or something on the valves, which according to a biker I've lost touch, that'll make it difficult.
Background: The valves were last inspected at 3k back in '02 when the 12-month factory warranty was about to expire.
Don't hear any noticeable valve tapping unless as expected, it's running too slowly (500+ rpm) below its recommended 1500rpm idle rpm.
Thank you.