Hi all
I have a 2013 VStrom 650 ABS, which I've had for a (very enjoyable) year, and it's now due a service. Now, last time I owned bikes - 30-odd years ago - I did absolutely all the necessary work and never went near a workshop except for MOTs. This time around I'm afraid I'm taking the lazy route and have found a highly recommended independent mechanic who I'll be taking it to. However, I'm not sure what I should be asking him to do. When my car goes in each year, I just ask for a full service, but this seems a bit different?
My bike's is 4 years old and has covered 8800 miles. First question: I know the manual says the service schedule is "X" miles or "Y" months, whichever comes first, but does that really apply for every aspect? In terms of the bike's history - I bought it from a dealer who 'serviced' it (no idea what that entailed) before handing it over, and I also tracked down the previous owner who'd done his own work on the bike and I know was very clued up; he advised he'd recently 'replaced all the fluids'. I also recently had the engine oil and filter replaced when the bike was in for its stator recall.
My understanding is that this model will have been supplied new with iridium spark plugs, and assuming that these are still present, the Suzuki recommendation of replacing them at 2 years/7500 miles can safely be ignored, right?
I have yet to discuss things with the mechanic, but is it appropriate to ask him just to do a 'full service' here (less oil, oil filter and spark plugs) or is more a case of itemising the things I want doing? If so what?
(I'm overthinking this, aren't I!?
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