bike engine servicing
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The fireblade is probably the most reliable bike engine to find its way into a car, servicing is no different to any performance engine servicing, regular decent oil and look after the filters, if its carb's always worth draining them if been stood for long periods and a optimate battery conditioner is a good idea if running a bike battery.
Oil, quality bike only, car oil as slippy additives that the clutch does not like as its a wet clutch.
Oil, quality bike only, car oil as slippy additives that the clutch does not like as its a wet clutch.
Most car garages would not touch a bike engine but bike dealers should be able to service the engine. The problem may be space as bike dealers are not set up to get cars into their workshops.
Minor services are relatively simple but major services can be expensive as bike engines tend to have bucket and shim valve clearance adjustment which is time consuming and can require specialist equipment.
Service intervals tend to be shorter than car engines too although they are gradually falling into line.
Minor services are relatively simple but major services can be expensive as bike engines tend to have bucket and shim valve clearance adjustment which is time consuming and can require specialist equipment.
Service intervals tend to be shorter than car engines too although they are gradually falling into line.
owning a bike the service intervals are indeed a lot closer mine is every 3.5k but thats only oil change, major service (valve clearences) every 14k which can be around 4-500 depending if they need to change any shims and they do need specialist bike oil as 99% of bike do have a wet clutch
flying scotsman said:
Thanks for the replies. Does anyone have opinions on the toniq r that is for sale in the classified section? Where would I get this car serviced in the South East?
I found that Bike shops in Aberdeen will not touch at kit car for space reasons.my friend (bike mechanic) services mine.
You could always speak to a bike mechanic and see about a hommer at your house.
My kit car is for sale, currently not advertised with a fuel injection 929 Fireblade engine if your interested
cheers
Service it yourself, part of the fun and the only way you'll learn! Doing my R1 this weekend I think.
Intervals will be closer... I think for my engine it's about every 6k but that's in a bike.. would say 3k for oil and 6k for plugs sounds about right to me, oil isn't cheap and my R1 uses some iridium banzai bloody £10 a piece spark plugs. Clutches are cheaper than a car one though. Needs must. You won't be arsed about spending to maintain once you get hooked on the BEC experience.
Intervals will be closer... I think for my engine it's about every 6k but that's in a bike.. would say 3k for oil and 6k for plugs sounds about right to me, oil isn't cheap and my R1 uses some iridium banzai bloody £10 a piece spark plugs. Clutches are cheaper than a car one though. Needs must. You won't be arsed about spending to maintain once you get hooked on the BEC experience.
flying scotsman said:
Thanks for the replies. Does anyone have opinions on the toniq r that is for sale in the classified section? Where would I get this car serviced in the South East?
How far is Fareham from you. We work on an Ind Est with a bike specialist who is more than happy to deal with BEC's. We have done several "work share" jobs with him.Paul.B
Serviced my R1 Fury today...didn't take long and easy to work on. Did clutch, plugs, oil and filter in about 3 hours. Could do it quicker but was taking my time having not done one before. I think these cars should be DIY with servicing/maintenance, if you go to a trackday and you've been to the local garage to do everything for you, you aren't going to have a clue what to do if a problem arises.
Cost wise too... My plugs were about £10 each. Good fully synthetic 10w 40 Silkolene was about another £40 for 4 litres..clutch about £50. It's a high revving motor so you want to put the right oil in, plus it has to be the right stuff for the clutch so it's not cheap. Oil and plugs generally more expensive than your average car ones and changed more often...so theres another incentive to do it yourself!
Oh and another thing...not sure on the blade motor, I've heard they're strong though. But before buying my Fury I joined the R1 forum to see what miles some people have on their bikes. Theres lads on there with 100k plus still going strong on the original engine!
Oh and another thing...not sure on the blade motor, I've heard they're strong though. But before buying my Fury I joined the R1 forum to see what miles some people have on their bikes. Theres lads on there with 100k plus still going strong on the original engine!
Edited by Yazza54 on Saturday 6th November 19:26
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