Valve Clearence checks....?

[racing_fan]

Ok guys a combination of circumstances (including a broken hand) meant that the Fazer was parked up for 8 months. I am now looking to get it serviced (i am totally useless at doing any maintenance myself :spank and back on the road. Its a 7 year old bike but has done just over 12000 miles. Alongside a regular annual service, what else should i be looking to get checked/done? Is it time to replace spark plugs? Is it a lot of work to get to the plugs to change them? Valve clearence checks? Anything else? Cam chain tensioner? I am afraid if i just leve it to the guys at the garage i might get fleeced....

 

[CanadianFZ6]

Ok guys a combination of circumstances (including a broken hand) meant that the Fazer was parked up for 8 months. I am now looking to get it serviced (i am totally useless at doing any maintenance myself :spank and back on the road. Its a 7 year old bike but has done just over 12000 miles. Alongside a regular annual service, what else should i be looking to get checked/done? Is it time to replace spark plugs? Is it a lot of work to get to the plugs to change them? Valve clearence checks? Anything else? Cam chain tensioner? I am afraid if i just leve it to the guys at the garage i might get fleeced....

Valve check interval is at 42,000km (or 26,000 miles).. Cam chain tensioner is a no check item... it's automatic... Spark plugs are a breeze, did mine on my former '07 in about 20 mins tops... Oh, and learn how to wrench... it should be a requirement, if you're a man...

 

[DefyInertia]

I would start with the the list of scheduled maintenance in the manual and go from there.

Definitely:

• Check air filter, perhaps replace
• Clean injectors using a fuel treamtent (seafoam)
• Synch throttle bodies
• Change brake fluid front and rear (FOR SURE) and inspect condition of brake lines
• Inspect age and condition of tires, including pressure
• Change engine oil and probably the oil filter

Perhaps:

• Plugs, does not hurt
• Perhaps change engine coolant
• Check steering head bearings (especially if it's been outside)...just elevate the front end and grab the forks like a man
• Hopefully your battery is still good
• Lube control lines and controls as needed
• Since its an only bike with 12K I'm sure the fork oil is sludge unlesss it was changed recently

that's all I've got off the top

 

[FinalImpact]

I would start with the the list of scheduled maintenance in the manual and go from there.

Definitely:

• Check air filter, perhaps replace
• Clean injectors using a fuel treamtent (seafoam)
• Synch throttle bodies
• Change brake fluid front and rear (FOR SURE) and inspect condition of brake lines ** AS WELL as caliper piston boots, slides, and brake pads! **
• Inspect age and condition of tires, including pressure (Replace if OEM)
• Change engine oil and probably the oil filter
• Change engine coolant
• Perform Torque check of all fastener; fenders, axle bolts, pinch bolts, engine bolts, brake and clutch levers {{lube them). Leave nothing to chance and you'll learn allot too.

Perhaps:

• Plugs, does not hurt
• Perhaps change engine coolant (MOVED UP)
• Check steering head bearings (especially if it's been outside)...just elevate the front end and grab the forks like a man
• Hopefully your battery is still good
• Lube control lines and controls as needed
• Since its an only bike with 12K I'm sure the fork oil is sludge unless it was changed recently

that's all I've got off the top

+1
Very Well Said!!!