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Duquois
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 Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 11:00 am Post subject: SB6 service |
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I want to have my SB6 serviced, can anyone recommend a dealer / individual who knows these bikes well? I live oop north in Darlington, County Durham but I'm prepared to travel to have it done properly.
I intend to service it myself after that, but want a thorough job done first.
Thanks for any advice
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oily
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 11:31 am Post subject: Re: SB6 service |
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| Duquois wrote: |
I want to have my SB6 serviced, can anyone recommend a dealer / individual who knows these bikes well? I live oop north in Darlington, County Durham but I'm prepared to travel to have it done properly.
I intend to service it myself after that, but want a thorough job done first.
Thanks for any advice
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Andrew, if you intend to service it yourself thereafter, save your self a small fortune and service it yourself first time around 
There is no better way of "learning" your bike than getting down and dirty with it. If you get stuck....well that's why your here (no not to be laughed at.....well maybe sometimes  ). There's always someone on here that can help you out
If you really insist on getting a dealer to do it, then i can only tell you which ones NOT to use but there are many out there which haven't been tried yet
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Duquois
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice. I guess by the time I'd travelled anywhere I could have sorted it myself, even though it'll take me twice as long, it would still be quicker.
And as you say, it's the best way of learning about the bike!
Cheers
Andrew
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Evilchicken0
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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A simple service isn't difficult unless it's the valve clearances, but that's more complcated.
Give the carbs a clean as well
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stockcar
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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i'm just up the road near the "angel" if you need any help............
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SiBag
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Thats what I love about these forums
All for one and one for all.
OSS also have loads of info. I know a few of you are on ther also.
On the side he is a dumb ass question, are the SB6 vales shim adjusterble od screw adjustable?
Mine has 10 K on it and prob never done valve clearance. so when I drop the motor I would like to be prepared.
Spose I should buy a GSXR 1100 Ws hanes manual.
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oily
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: |
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Shims under buckets I'm afraid....not screw adjustable like the early oil cooled.
To adjust you change the shim
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Pompey
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Whats oss?
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oily
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Old Skool Suzuki
http://oldskoolsuzuki.info/
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Pompey
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:35 am Post subject: |
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I dont have one of them any more 
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oily
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You should get one
an early GSXR1000 almost qualifies
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Pompey
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:41 am Post subject: |
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To modern me thinks ... a GS1000 or slabby gixxer 750 more like. Always room for another 1st edition something.
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Evilchicken0
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 9:59 am Post subject: |
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| Pompey wrote: |
| To modern me thinks ... a GS1000 or slabby gixxer 750 more like. Always room for another 1st edition something. |
Have a look for the 1100 J version
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Much prefer the slingshot L, M models and the 1100 engine in the 750 bike was my weapon of choice (pre SB6) in fact I built a string of them
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brian
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah give it a go yourself andrew. There's not too much to screw up if you've got basic mechanical knowhow. And there's a wealth of info here if need be.
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