Indy Servicing South East

Hi,

I'd be interested in any recommendations as well. I do my own servicing but will probably book it in somewhere for just the shims on the 12,000 mile service. I live in Bucks, so same general area, but won't hit 12,000 now until sometime next year.

 

Why don't you have a look at the valve clearances yourself
When I worked in a motorcycle workshop a number of years ago I did loads of bikes that were on the first valve service and can't remember one that needed the shims changing
Even bikes on the second valve service might only need 2 or 3 valve shims changing
My point being that you could be paying good money to someone for something that you can check yourself and more than likely won't need any adjustments
Go on....have a go

 

I am tempted, especially as I have had some pretty awful experiences with some Ducati workshops a couple of years ago. However, as I've got older I've sort of lost confidence a bit, and with something like this where shimming is required it is a lot easier if you have the equipment and parts.

 

Muddy sump but you'll probably have to give a bit of notice. Or try this guy, not sure if he'll come your way tho'' google
Dhb motorcycle mechanic

 

Checking them yourself will cost nothing
If they are in tolerance you've saved money and have the satisfaction of knowing that you're bike is good to go until the next valve clearance check
If in the unlikely event that 1 or 2 need doing you can have a go yourself or put the cover back on and hand it over to someone else and you can tell them what shims need doing
Have a look at them mate and if all's well (most likely) you have the satisfaction and have given yourself a confidence boost to tackle other tasks

 

Ive used Muddysump several times...He is great, but yes he does need a bit of notice, but well worth the wait. He did a 12000 mile service on my Tiger 800, at 12000 miles it needs a one-off cam adjustment. Triumph wanted between £650/700 to do the job, Muddysump did the whole service including the cam adjustment + new triumph rear pads for £400....No brainer really. He stamps your service book & gives you a engine read out too...Job done

 

Give Clive Wood a call. Not sure where you are re SE but he is in Swineshead Lincolnshire Lots of review's on the internet or just call 07752477738. Clive worked for many years at Jack Lilley running their race team.