Doing 24,000 mile service this w/e...

[Finbarr]

Are there any points to watch out for, special tools required for this service?

I've done the minor services before (valve clearances, etc) but this will be my first major service so any tips and tricks would be appreciated!

Kind regards,

JD.

 

[BBB61]

Run the level of the fuel tank down as low as you can, it will make life easier for you when you change the fuel filter.

Bob

 

[littleredrooster]

Buy a new O-Ring for the tank filter body. The old one often needs time to shrink back to the right size.

Yes, before someone else says it, I know you can heat them with a hair-drier to accelerate the shrinking process, but if you have a spare in circulation, you can just do a simple swap every time.

Have you got quick-relese fitting on the petrol pipes? If not, you will need summat to clamp the pipes. I use brake-hose clamps. Don't mix the pipes up - mark them if unsure.

 

[Steptoe]

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Have you got quick-relese fitting on the petrol pipes? If not, you will need summat to clamp the pipes. I use brake-hose clamps. Don't mix the pipes up - mark them if unsure.

If you haven't got clamps, Stick an M6 bolt into the hose, top one with a washer on, so you re-connect them in the right order.

Check the rocker end float, as well as the valve gap; the more play in the end float, the the valve gap changes as the rocker shaft moves up instead of the valves moving - if you know what i mean .

 

[Finbarr]

Thanks guys - I've already replaced the fuel filter after a dodgy batch of petrol went through a while ago - the fuel had a lot of particulate matter in it so I replaced the filter when I cleaned the tank. Pipes are quick release so it was pretty much a no brainer.

Steptoe: The "rocker end float" is what exactly? Is it the gap between the end of the rocker arm and the valve gear carrier?
If so, what's an acceptable gap? In re-reading ypour post it may also be the up-down play of the rocker-arm itself in the carrier...

I've confused myself now!

Any thoughts on bleeding the brakes (2003 servo assisted 1150)?
I've been putting this off until now - but I guess it's time...
In the workshop manual they say to use the "bleed screw device" is this a special tool I need to buy or is it in the tool kit or secreted elsewhere?

You assistance is muchly appreciated!

Kind regards,
JD.

 

[Cheesy Mike]

Any thoughts on bleeding the brakes (2003 servo assisted 1150)?
I've been putting this off until now - but I guess it's time...
In the workshop manual they say to use the "bleed screw device" is this a special tool I need to buy or is it in the tool kit or secreted elsewhere?

Yes. There is an article describing exactly how to do this in the Oilhead technical section of the GS Club UK website.

Mike

 

[Finbarr]

Thanks Mike - it's just what the daktari ordered!

The rest of the service looks pretty easy.

Cheers,
JD.

 

[Steptoe]

Just make sure, that when you remove the rocker covers, you take out the centre "O" ring that stays in the head, and put it onto the rocker cover - don't leave it in the head and put the rocker cover back, you'll split/damage the "O" ring, and will have an oil leak