RicardoMel Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Turned 25 recently been yearning for a bike ever since I sold my 50 at 16!Finally scrimped for my DAS and bike and I've been cruising with a smile on my face ever since.Details:Suzuki GS500ev199748000 miles£500Absolute beast! (Ha)Took it into my local garage today for a free inspection and came back with the following:Rear tyre tread lowExcessive clutch playNotchy headrace (minimal)Front wheel bearing rough, front wheel spacer fitted wrong wayFront pads low, front + rear discs wornChain and sprockets worn (really bad)Revs rise on full lock rightI am on a serious budget so I asked which of these things he recommended getting ASAP.Fitted priceChain and sprockets £154Rear tyre £110Front pads £50Front wheel bearings £50My question is which of the things above should I really leave to the garage and which should I do myself? My mechanical experience is OK but I don't have specialist tools and would be doing all of these things for the first time minus things like adjusting the clutch and throttle cableThanks in advance all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 is that a price separately or all together? just wondering if it would be cheaper if he did the lot seen as though most of it will be apart personally I would buy the tools and do it yourself you will have the tools for life then ps whats your location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoMel Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 is that a price separately or all together? just wondering if it would be cheaper if he did the lot seen as though most of it will be apart personally I would buy the tools and do it yourself you will have the tools for life then ps whats your location Yeah that's kind of the way im leaning to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoMel Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Oh and location is plymouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 well wheel bearings are less than £20 and so are head race bearings shop around for tyre and same for chain and sprocket set and do it yourself apart from the tyre fitting onto the rim easier to get a shop to do that bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoMel Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 well wheel bearings are less than £20 and so are head race bearings shop around for tyre and same for chain and sprocket set and do it yourself apart from the tyre fitting onto the rim easier to get a shop to do that bit Any good bearing brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 well wheel bearings are less than £20 and so are head race bearings shop around for tyre and same for chain and sprocket set and do it yourself apart from the tyre fitting onto the rim easier to get a shop to do that bit Any good bearing brands? All balls are good brand, wheel bearings are easy to do, head race are a bit harder as you need the front end out before you get to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALL-BALLS-FRO ... Swq7JT~z8Ghttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GS500- ... XQSnVRaIcZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Rear tyre tread lowExcessive clutch playNotchy headrace (minimal)Front wheel bearing rough, front wheel spacer fitted wrong wayFront pads low, front + rear discs wornChain and sprockets worn (really bad)Revs rise on full lock rightThanks in advance all! I'll be honest all of this is diy You only need basic tools for these things. Throttle adjustment for revs rising, clutch adjustment worth a try before cable is replaced. That's the free stuff.Chain and sprocket will prob set you back about £80 and there is plenty of how to vids online it's really simple. Bearings again are simple just methodical and you need your patience along with a big hammer and a drift.The tyre you should prob get done by a garage, unless you have all the levers etc, I do my own as I begrudge paying for something I can do myself.Pads again are child's play and cheap enough online.All needs doing imo, bearings only get worse and the last thing you want is not he steering at slow speeds, tyres are self explanatory. A chain snapping leads to an effed up day, and brake failure well........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoMel Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Cheers for the advice everyone glad I asked!Have ordered the chain sproket pads, front all balls bearings and EBC pads,. Il get the tyre done elsewhere. Discs are quite expensive so I'm gonna have to have a look at the! And see about going to a breakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classickid21 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hello 1st thing where are you located ? i am off the road at the moment but if you aren't too many miles away i don't mind popping down to give you hand with some of the items. its all helps Rear tyre tread low ---- Legal limit on a MOT is 1mmExcessive clutch play ---- try adjusting the cable or lever. Notchy headrace (minimal) ---- will come up as a Advisory but its is an issue that can be sorted after a couple hours of dismantlingFront wheel bearing rough, front wheel spacer fitted wrong way------remove the wheel clean the bearings,should have Rs or Ms on the bearing copy the number look online various shops usually cost pennies to sort. and once the wheel is of 30-45 min job some times less. Front pads low, front + rear discs worn----pads various Try wemoto online quite reasonable Disc's worth buying new Chain and sprockets worn (really bad) ----- various place from £45-150 just shop aroundRevs rise on full lock right -- snagged cable reroot the throttle cable (will come up on MOT) I am on a serious budget so I asked which of these things he recommended getting ASAP.Fitted priceChain and sprockets £154 ---- found on EBAY £50 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... Sw3ydVpRT-Rear tyre £110 -- 110 its not wide but its affordable £47 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... SwuTxV-B-NFront pads £50---- from £7- brembo £35 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... XQlgtS5oOwFront wheel bearings £50--- various from Pdi £5-10 or Koyo bearings £15.69 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS500- ... lVyPL1E5ewHere is a couple examples there cheap might find things cheaper browsing google, or buy two wheels fit the bearings and tyres and the disc's then when your ready fit them to the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoMel Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hello 1st thing where are you located ? i am off the road at the moment but if you aren't too many miles away i don't mind popping down to give you hand with some of the items. its all helps Rear tyre tread low ---- Legal limit on a MOT is 1mmExcessive clutch play ---- try adjusting the cable or lever. Notchy headrace (minimal) ---- will come up as a Advisory but its is an issue that can be sorted after a couple hours of dismantlingFront wheel bearing rough, front wheel spacer fitted wrong way------remove the wheel clean the bearings,should have Rs or Ms on the bearing copy the number look online various shops usually cost pennies to sort. and once the wheel is of 30-45 min job some times less. Front pads low, front + rear discs worn----pads various Try wemoto online quite reasonable Disc's worth buying new Chain and sprockets worn (really bad) ----- various place from £45-150 just shop aroundRevs rise on full lock right -- snagged cable reroot the throttle cable (will come up on MOT) I am on a serious budget so I asked which of these things he recommended getting ASAP.Fitted priceChain and sprockets £154 ---- found on EBAY £50 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... Sw3ydVpRT-Rear tyre £110 -- 110 its not wide but its affordable £47 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... SwuTxV-B-NFront pads £50---- from £7- brembo £35 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... XQlgtS5oOwFront wheel bearings £50--- various from Pdi £5-10 or Koyo bearings £15.69 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS500- ... lVyPL1E5ewHere is a couple examples there cheap might find things cheaper browsing google, or buy two wheels fit the bearings and tyres and the disc's then when your ready fit them to the bike. Much appreciated! I live in Plymouth so quite far if your in Sussex. I'm gonna have a go at this myself I need to get some tools and a garage sorted and have a crack asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoMel Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/599Pcs-Tool-S ... Sw3KFWgUnzCan anyone tell me if this is a good kit to buy for motorcycles as I have no tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 that set will be made of chinese crap metal sockets will break everything is almost worthless in it .............think about it that a 600 piece took it for less than one pence for each item it doesnt take a genius to figure it out,you are better off looking at quality sets from halfords or somewhere like that,if you buy the halfords professional tools they come with lifetime warranty as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classickid21 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hello 1st thing where are you located ? i am off the road at the moment but if you aren't too many miles away i don't mind popping down to give you hand with some of the items. its all helps Rear tyre tread low ---- Legal limit on a MOT is 1mmExcessive clutch play ---- try adjusting the cable or lever. Notchy headrace (minimal) ---- will come up as a Advisory but its is an issue that can be sorted after a couple hours of dismantlingFront wheel bearing rough, front wheel spacer fitted wrong way------remove the wheel clean the bearings,should have Rs or Ms on the bearing copy the number look online various shops usually cost pennies to sort. and once the wheel is of 30-45 min job some times less. Front pads low, front + rear discs worn----pads various Try wemoto online quite reasonable Disc's worth buying new Chain and sprockets worn (really bad) ----- various place from £45-150 just shop aroundRevs rise on full lock right -- snagged cable reroot the throttle cable (will come up on MOT) I am on a serious budget so I asked which of these things he recommended getting ASAP.Fitted priceChain and sprockets £154 ---- found on EBAY £50 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... Sw3ydVpRT-Rear tyre £110 -- 110 its not wide but its affordable £47 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... SwuTxV-B-NFront pads £50---- from £7- brembo £35 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... XQlgtS5oOwFront wheel bearings £50--- various from Pdi £5-10 or Koyo bearings £15.69 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS500- ... lVyPL1E5ewHere is a couple examples there cheap might find things cheaper browsing google, or buy two wheels fit the bearings and tyres and the disc's then when your ready fit them to the bike. Much appreciated! I live in Plymouth so quite far if your in Sussex. I'm gonna have a go at this myself I need to get some tools and a garage sorted and have a crack asap Too many miles away, other wise between me and you we would get it done rather quickly. But miles and miles away, as for tools torq sockets from bnq come on a metal rail A+++ Not as good as snap on but i have been using the same sockets for 3 years nearly every day, can't fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicardoMel Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hello 1st thing where are you located ? i am off the road at the moment but if you aren't too many miles away i don't mind popping down to give you hand with some of the items. its all helps Rear tyre tread low ---- Legal limit on a MOT is 1mmExcessive clutch play ---- try adjusting the cable or lever. Notchy headrace (minimal) ---- will come up as a Advisory but its is an issue that can be sorted after a couple hours of dismantlingFront wheel bearing rough, front wheel spacer fitted wrong way------remove the wheel clean the bearings,should have Rs or Ms on the bearing copy the number look online various shops usually cost pennies to sort. and once the wheel is of 30-45 min job some times less. Front pads low, front + rear discs worn----pads various Try wemoto online quite reasonable Disc's worth buying new Chain and sprockets worn (really bad) ----- various place from £45-150 just shop aroundRevs rise on full lock right -- snagged cable reroot the throttle cable (will come up on MOT) I am on a serious budget so I asked which of these things he recommended getting ASAP.Fitted priceChain and sprockets £154 ---- found on EBAY £50 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... Sw3ydVpRT-Rear tyre £110 -- 110 its not wide but its affordable £47 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... SwuTxV-B-NFront pads £50---- from £7- brembo £35 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS-500 ... XQlgtS5oOwFront wheel bearings £50--- various from Pdi £5-10 or Koyo bearings £15.69 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GS500- ... lVyPL1E5ewHere is a couple examples there cheap might find things cheaper browsing google, or buy two wheels fit the bearings and tyres and the disc's then when your ready fit them to the bike. Much appreciated! I live in Plymouth so quite far if your in Sussex. I'm gonna have a go at this myself I need to get some tools and a garage sorted and have a crack asap Too many miles away, other wise between me and you we would get it done rather quickly. But miles and miles away, as for tools torq sockets from bnq come on a metal rail A+++ Not as good as snap on but i have been using the same sockets for 3 years nearly every day, can't fault them. I appreciate the offer though mate decent advice on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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