Missing out on 36000 mile service

[Bagpuss]

Hi,

I am due to take a trip to france, through spain and I am slightly worried about the bike. I have an 1150GS which has done almost 36,000 miles. I bought it 2nd handm have run it for 2000 miles but have been unable to book it in for a main dealer service (they are full up due to it being service silly season).

I have just changed the front brake pads, had new tyres fitted and changed the oil and filter...

Should I be concerned about the trip, about running 2K+ past the service interval?

Any advice is welcomed!

 

[cookie]

can you change the oil & filter yourself?

doubt it will make much difference really, but would be nice.

and check it's got some brake pads left.

and take a spare alternator belt.

 

[Bagpuss]

Yes, changed the pads, oil and filters... but the alternator belt is also supposed to be changed...

Plus I am not yet up on checking valves, plugs gaps and all the other important stuff yet...

 

[Mzokk]

Think I'd check the valves (even if you don't feel up to adjusting them) if they are a wee bit loose I wouln't worry too much. If they were a bit tight I'd get them adjusted......you don't want to burn a valve. If you don't want to change the belt before you go take it as a spare just in case!

OH and have fun!

 

[Mzokk]

Ps Change the oil in the gearbox and bevel drive its easy and cheap. 1.25lts of oil and a couple of crush washers.

 

[Bagpuss]

Thanks for the advice!

Because I am so confident in my own mechanical skills, I have signed up for AA cover in Europe....