16000 mile service

[RichH]

On the C1 - how much should i expect to pay for this main service? I believed it is valve clearance time, but what else is done? Also, when do you suggest changing plugs?

[yorkie]

Several hundred pounds,
Fairings need to come off.
Seats and tank.
Carbs and cam cover.
Cams will have to come out as I would think at least a couple of shims will need changeing.
Oil & Filter change.
Coolant change.
Fork oils will need changing.
Brake fluid change.
Head bearings would probably need a greasing up.
Like wise swingarm.
It may also be ready for a new chain and sprocket set.
Wheel bearing may need a greasing up to.
So all in all just about everything.

and worst of all you can't be sure a garage would do all that. Best to do it all yourself.

[RichH]

Several hundred pounds,
Fairings need to come off.
Seats and tank.
Carbs and cam cover.
Cams will have to come out as I would think at least a couple of shims will need changeing.
Oil & Filter change.
Coolant change.
Fork oils will need changing.
Brake fluid change.
Head bearings would probably need a greasing up.
Like wise swingarm.
It may also be ready for a new chain and sprocket set.
Wheel bearing may need a greasing up to.
So all in all just about everything.

and worst of all you can't be sure a garage would do all that. Best to do it all yourself.

I could probably do most of that, except the shim changes, though maybe i'm underestimating myself. One quote I have is for around £450. Oil'n'filter very recently done as is the brake fluid. Chain good plus it has recent sprockets. Coolant looks clean but would change it anyway. So i guess at the worst i will just have to pay for the valve clearances to be done.

[yorkie]

Be brave you know you can do it yourself.