What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by **Bratty** » 16 Jun 2014, 13:26

Just rang to book it in for it 12k service.........£290 !!!!!!!
That can't be right ???

Post by D6 » 16 Jun 2014, 13:28

OOO, you remind me. I need to book mine in for its 6000 miles service. That was 2000 miles ago.

Post by **Kwacky** » 16 Jun 2014, 13:35

Bratty wrote:Just rang to book it in for it 12k service.........£290 !!!!!!!
That can't be right ???

That sounds cheap to me. I think there's a lot to be done at the 12k service. It should be a one day job.

D6 wrote:OOO, you remind me. I need to book mine in for its 6000 miles service. That was 2000 miles ago.

I won't be buying this bike off you when you come to sell it

Post by **Bratty** » 16 Jun 2014, 13:39

Kwacky wrote:
Bratty wrote:Just rang to book it in for it 12k service.........£290 !!!!!!!
That can't be right ???

That sounds cheap to me. I think there's a lot to be done at the 12k service. It should be a one day job.

He did say that would be oil, coolant, clutch fluid, brake fluid and all filters, not booked in till 2pm so it can't be an all day thing, if you think the price is reasonable that's fine just wasn't prepared for it.

Post by **Cavetroll87** » 16 Jun 2014, 13:41

12k on Jap models normally includes valve clearances aslo, it was £348 on the ninja, and that was after shopping around quite alot, Honda dealer qouted me £500 for 12k service

Post by **Kwacky** » 16 Jun 2014, 13:43

There should be a list somewhere what needs doing at 12k.

Is the bike still in warranty? If not is it worth trying an independent?

Post by **Bratty** » 16 Jun 2014, 13:53

Kwacky wrote:There should be a list somewhere what needs doing at 12k.

Is the bike still in warranty? If not is it worth trying an independent?

Warranty has ran outI think it says in my service book what needs doing I'll have a look when I get home.

Post by **D6Nutz** » 16 Jun 2014, 20:31

Yeah, but he's probably got a fairly decent "regular customer" discount by now ;0;)

Post by **rocket** » 16 Jun 2014, 20:34

Took the forks off the blackbird and took them to get new seals. Noticed a crack in the nose cone

Post by **Kwacky** » 16 Jun 2014, 20:54

Bled the brakes a little off the master cylinder. Took some air out but they're still a bit spongy. Either I need to do a full bleed (probably) or the longer twin lines are giving me a different feel (also likely). I'll wait for the new pads then see how they feel. They're stopping the bike but I do like rock solid brakes.

Post by **rocket** » 16 Jun 2014, 21:31

You should get rock solid feel so there's prob air still in there

Post by **Frankie** » 16 Jun 2014, 21:34

Got the tiger delivered back, and back into its cage.

Post by **duke63** » 16 Jun 2014, 21:53

If you have replaced everything its probably going to take a few goes to get rid of all the air in the system, Kwacky.

Post by **StMarks** » 16 Jun 2014, 21:57

Kwacky wrote:Bled the brakes a little off the master cylinder. Took some air out but they're still a bit spongy. Either I need to do a full bleed (probably) or the longer twin lines are giving me a different feel (also likely). I'll wait for the new pads then see how they feel. They're stopping the bike but I do like rock solid brakes.

It probably has no relevance Kwacky, but just in case....

I brought a set of aftermarket levers for a bike once, and after fitting them I noticed that the bake was spongy.
I proceeded to strip down & rebuild the master cylinder & calipers.
I fitted Hel braided brake lines.
I totally evacuated the fluid & refilled with brand new top spec Dot 5.1
I bled the system numerous times.
I still had a spongy feeling front brake .?

I re-fitted the OEM lever, and hey-presto ; rock solid (on off switch type) brake lever.

I still haven't figured how that lever does it, it looks to work in exactly the same way (but obviously doesn't).

Post by **Kwacky** » 16 Jun 2014, 22:15

Duke, that's what I'm thinking. Use it and force the air out.

StMarks, I have had the same in the past. This bike has an after market lever but it's the same master cylinder. I have got a spare aftermarket m/c but I'm not sure if I want to fit it. I'll see how the brakes are after a couple of weeks.

Post by **C00kiemonster** » 17 Jun 2014, 06:55

Have you got a mix of dot4 and 5.1 in it? That might not help.

Otherwise a full fluid change. Problem is there are loads if variables so as st marks says you have to follow a list I guess..

Post by **Kwacky** » 17 Jun 2014, 07:15

It's brand new lines and reservoir, so I doubt there's a mix. I've bleed from both calipers and the master cylinder.

I'll sort it. I think it needs a couple of goes after use.

Post by **Kwacky** » 17 Jun 2014, 08:33

Brakes felt much better this morning. There's still a little bit of sponginess but I reckon one more bleed will sort that.

Post by **duke63** » 17 Jun 2014, 21:25

Took the Multi out for an evening thrash.

I know i've said it before but it really is the best time to be out on a bike. Not much traffic and no scamera vans.

Just have to keep an eye out for Plod in the car as they suddenly seem to be out and about when everyone else is at home.

Post by **Itchy** » 17 Jun 2014, 21:49

152. :/

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