Good to see you you giving the maintenance a try, you did the correct thing by getting help with the brakes as they're safety critical, you wouldn't believe some of the things I've seen people do. When fitting the oil filter you should put a smear off oil on the rubber sealing ring, it helps it slide round and won't damage it when you're tightening it. It should only be fitted hand tight, the nut on it is for taking it off not putting it on, it's easily damaged. And the drain plug shouldn't be hit on with a hammer, you could break the bottom of the engine sump. It really should be tightened with a torque wrench, it's all something you learn over time and I still recommend you get a workshop manual if you haven't got one, but excellent video as usual 👍.
Yeah - agree, especially with the torque wrench idea. i know they aren't cheap but looked after all good tools last so its money well spent. Especially a torque wrench if it saves you over tightening and damaging stuff. Also a good lever to get bolts tight enough. Match that to a decent length wrecker bar to undo the bolts, at least they are cheap these days.
@@brokenbiker09agree with everything, she has to get rid of that hammer😅 doing it all very well, 100% safe for both the mechanic and the bike is in the details …. Even a simple (strong) pipe or bar will help you Saffy… i have almost every tool you can think off but i still use an old stanchion (from a frontfork) very often to help me with out when power is needed to slacken bolt and nuts…. Just extend the tools with a sufficient long lever, safes your nails, skin and bones and your bike ;-)
I want to first say it's great to see you work on your own motorcycle. It's only going to get easier in the future. But my stress level jumped a few notches. Especially watching you use a hammer to tighten an oil fill plug and then the over tightening of the oil filter. I have two suggestions to make your life easier and lower my stress level first get a torque wrench second a shop manual. I also just subscribe, thanks for the content.
Aha yes! I'm going to loosen it tonight! Although I'm not convinced it's as tight as it looks like on camera 🤣 it's the same amount of strength I use to put my tent pegs in the ground
to be honest I was a bit worried also,filter only needs to be hand tight,as long as you smear a little oil on the oil seal so it doesn't get ripped off the filter,run the bike c if it leaks and tighten a little until it stops leaking.doing a great job though. next a ground up rebuild 😁🤪
I notice a few have said torque wrench but there’s one more thing I will suggest…. Get yourself a nice large foam kneeling mat, you can get them around 1m long and they are worth there weight in gold, warm to sit or lie on and your knees will be grateful in the future as they will help protect them too 👍🏽
Fair play getting stuck in by yourself with no fear, not many I know that are self taught, very impressive. By the time you came to do your air filter you were clearly much more confident, noticeably visible in how you held your tools and approached the bike. I know this was a year ago and I am sure this knowledge has been great. Great channel; thanks for sharing
@@SaffySprocket yes I am thanks. I’ve been riding over 20 years, I’ve had loads of bikes, and I do most of my own maintenance, but I still remember what it was like when I was new to it all. I think you’re a bit of a sweetie.
Good job. Went a bit Incredible Hulk on the oil filter though. Hand tight until it mates to the engine, then another half turn is plenty. Also rub the seal with a bit of oil prior to installing it.
@@SaffySprocket It was another classic ! ~ Also, I've done the oily face off the gloves so many times myself too, lol. Go to scratch an itchy nose half way through a job and ...oops. Nose smeared in axle grease 🤣
Changing the spark plugs would complete the full service. I thought my bike was running fine, then on it's 4th oil change in 8,500 miles I changed the air filter and spark plugs as well and it was like a completely new bike!!
@@SaffySprocket yeah, I noticed... the puffer fish cheeks had me laughing, desperately sealing those lips trying to keep the video monetizable 🤣🤣🤣 solid effort.
Brilliant! Not only talk the talk, but you now walk the walk - well done! Oh, and you do look cool in the mechanics overalls rolled down to the waist. Bring on the next update - can’t wait.
You're very Talented And Good Human being Saffy.Job dignity is an Honour for Rewards.You have done a good job to upkeep your motorcycle and the Motorcycle Will give you lot of pleasure during your tours
Seen you tightening the filter, solid hand tight is sufficient. Could have problems later removing the tightness you gave it...💪💪👌 Nice satisfaction doing your own service 👍
@@SaffySprocket regarding that filter with the welded on nut, they have had lots of reports failing at the nut weld spots. this leads to oil all over rear tire, possible accidents and possible engine damage. the maker intended the nut to only be used for removing filter, not for tightening (like you did), as that puts more load on already marginal welds. common mistake to use the nut for tigthening, basically a stupid design filter.
Great job Saffy. Like some others have said getting the shop manual and some good torque wrenches would be a great idea. I'd try finding the shop manual on a forum for your bike before buying one yourself.
Well done on persevering with your project, and getting it done. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the end result, you suddenly forget it's taken you days lol. Look forward to following you future 'upgrades'
Another tip Saffy, when you were changing your air filter, it looked like the back of the tank was held by a bolt? You could use a bungee or piece of rope to attach to the front of your tank and tie/attach the other end to your rack at the back, give you 2 free hands to remove air filter housing. 🥳
Saffy what I would do when filling up with oil is to put it into a measuring jug so you know the exact amount. Then a teeny bit of adjusting afterwards.
I love your enthusiasm and I could overlook the walloping that the sump plug took, but I cringed at the oil filter, you can easily damage the oil seal on the filter doing it that tight. Don’t stop trying, everything is learning. Loving what you do. ❤️
@@SaffySprocketleave it now its on, but buy a torque wrench for next time and find the correct torque settings for everything it will save you a fortune in damage due to lack of experience.
According to Suzuki the Oil filter was correctly tightened, the advise on these comments makes me cringe, the last place you'll find good advice although there is some amongst the well meaning generic car oil filter fitters but never actually read the manual or fitted one that didn't fall off.
@@SaffySprocket you are a good sport, nice to see you do it your self. and as many allready told you, the oilfilter shall only be tightend by hand, depending on your strenght. the way you did it you are going to have another issue the next time you do an oilchange. the seal is going to expand by the oil and kind of selflocking, this means that the oilfilter might sit rockhard, so hard that in worst case you wont even be able to unscrew it in one peace. I say this in the most kind way I can with letters, good job.
Saffy, I'm glad to see you are investing in you. Learning these things will help you for years to come. Tools are also a great investment. I'm glad you've decided to go this route. BTW, for new tires, it is less expensive to have them installed if you just take the wheels to them as opposed to the shop having to remove the wheels from the bike. Just a thought. I mean you do have the paddock stands.
Love your enthusiasm and that you are giving it a go. I am sure you have read lots of comments on here giving you tips on some of your little errors, but hats off to you for getting stuck in and being willing to learn!! Love it!!
As an mechanic myself, I'm totally impressed with the way you have approached servicing your bike. You put many of my customers to shame who 'give it a go' with no preparation and i end up fixing the devastation they create ! ... It will be a great help to you on the road when things go wrong and you have the understanding to make repairs on the go ! Well done you 👊
Yes but the tightening of the sump plug and oil filter is not correct , torque wrench to tighten the sump plug not a hammer if i saw a apprentace do that they would have had a ear full and oil filt only needs to be hand tight not ever wrenched up
@@robertp4767 well you as a mechanic will know the importance of correct use of tools and how important a torque wrench is, its not knocking here at all but helping as I'm sure she appreciate it, safety comes first not second, she could of striped the plug threads and will struggle getting the oil filter off. I ant stress enough having some one shadow you who knows how it's done is the best way and safest way till you learn and become confident your self .
@@SaffySprocket yes it's a learning curve and I don't want to knock confidence in people but if a teacher saw a student doing things incorrectly it would be wrong not to correct the student, so yes loosen it but you don't have to take it off, then use a torque wrench set at the core t value and tighten it up antill you hear it click and don't go any further. If you don't know how to use one I recommend asking a local garage as I'm sure they would be happy to help you 😊 explain what your doing and I'm sure they will help guide you .
Shop towels are great for oil changes, but when the inevitable spill happens - cat litter is great for soaking up oil and making it manageable. Torque wrenches are a good thing. Don't use violence, use a bigger tool. You can put another box wrench on the end of your box wrench to get a longer lever and get that strength you need. Sockets are almost always better than wrenches, especially for not rounding bolts. Tools are expensive - I usually buy cheap and use until it breaks. If I break it, I know I'm using it often enough to warrant a more expensive version. Borrowing from friends is also really great. Just wipe down the tools before you return them, otherwise you might not get to borrow them again. Doing your own maintenance is a really good investment for the future. All the tools you got will save you further down the road, and maybe especially *on* the road. Workshop manuals are great, and you can usually find them as PDFs somewhere. In five years, when you look back on this point of your mechanical development, you'll do all these things with your eyes closed, and you'll save thousands changing your own wear parts and doing your own repairs, all while wearing the fabulous overalls!
Excellent, yep tools become obsessive :) Well done,you've learnt tons ! I have spoken to blokes on sports bikes and wearing power ranger suits that can't even adjust the chain themselves and book bikes into shops. You are well on your road to being a "proper" biker, such as we were in the old days. Give yourself a pat on the back.
I remember taking my Aprilia Falco to a bike shop to get the chain adjusted as the wheel nut was so tight due to winter riding corrosion and l didn’t want to round it off with my crap tools. They took the piss but l thought it was a sensible move.
@@SaffySprocket It can be addictive - I retired as a car/van mechanic 3 years ago, but since then, I've still added several special tools and gadgets to my already extensive collection. I blame it on the bikes (and eBay).
Get yourself a garage mat for when your working on your bike. Keeps your floor clean and less chance of slipping on oil later. A small stool with wheels is a godsend. Do a coolant change, it's really easy and straight forward. Sparkplugs are easy too, just gotta be careful you don't crossthread them. For the oil filter, fill it a few times as it soaks up a large amount of oil, and grease the seal. Make sure you run the bike after checking the sight glass as the level will drop as it's pumped around the bike. A length of wood for holding up the tank and when your seat is off the bike cover the battery with a towel...less chance of accidentally putting a tool on it as you struggle with something else ..
You are doing a great job with the bike maintenance Saffy, much kudos for taking it all on and giggling your way through as per usual. Oily face was the icing on the cake 😂😂 keep up the cracking content 👍😀
Check the chain tension with the figure in the manual (it looks too tight). The nut on the oil filter is only needed for removal, tightening by hand is all that's required. Never hammer on spanners.
@@SaffySprocket You have done very well! Find the chain tension figure in the manual, set the chain to that, measure the distance between the chain and the bottom of the swinging arm, and then cut something (small bit of wood is ok), that length, you can use it to easily set the chain tension.
Hey Saffy. Firstly it's great to see you diving in to bike maintenance. It's daunting but in the long run done correctly will save you money and you will gain so much more knowledge and confidence. One thing re the K&N oil filter. A lot of these have had the nut welds break, resulting in oil all over the back tyre. The nut is there to aid removal, not to be used to fit it. It only needs to be screwed in hand tight. Good luck with the mot and trip 🙏
Awesome of you to make a video with all your problems. So good for you and we all need to ask for help from a friend at times but it’s all in the progress for the next time. The reason for laughing at some of you mishaps is because I was laughing at myself as I have done some of the same mistakes so don’t let anyone say you can’t do something as we all have to learn great videos.
Great to see you doing your own maintenance, A few tips from me 1, pushing the piston back on the brake callipers simply buy a G clamp from you local hard wear store , 2 Don't tighten the sump plug like that your are likely to strip the threads ! Purchase yourself a cheap torque wrench a check torque settings for whatever task you are doing. 3, whenever you are doing things take pictures along the way this will help you when you come to put things back together. Now you have purchased your tools it will not cost you as much to carry out your maintenance and the more you do the easier it will become. Great great first effort keep up the good work and keep knocking the videos out.
Hi Saffy, to spread the brake pistons, before you remove the old pads place a large flat blade screw driver in-between the pads and either twist or lever gently. This normally moves the pistons, youll also feel and see them moving. Hope that saves you buying another tool.
Great to see that you are starting to enjoy the maintenance Saffron. There are some helpful comments on here, namely that your oil filter doesn't need to be that tight. Put some oil on the rubber sealing ring. The old oil will do fine. Then put filter on by hand as tight as you can. If your grip is not very strong just give about half a turn extra with the spanner. Also, although it's hard to tell on video, your chain looks fairly taut. Put the bike on the side stand and check that the lower run of the chain has a bit of slack. You should be able to pop it up and down by about 25mm. If you buy a repair manual for your exact model, it will give you the exact slack. Keep up the good work and happy spannering.
They don't make Haynes for my bike and when I contacted Suzuki, they said they don't give copies of service manuals to the general public 🥲however someone did email a copy to me a few days ago, going to give it a good read
Hey Saffy, I noticed you have bobbins fitted, and i said in the last vid that they were better so im really happy to see you got some hooks, they are much safer.
The cost of your services will be a fraction of that running total from now on and you'll do those jobs in half the time now you've got the hang of it. Really enjoying binge-watching your channel. .
Nice to see you giving it a go. When you are working under the tank, you need a tank stay to hold it up. This will make your life so much easier. If your bike came with the original tools, then it likely has the stay as well and you should find that under the rear seat (in the boot as I calle it) on the left or right side down toward the front seat, you pull it out. If not, you can make one from some 4mm or 5mm rod, bent at each end so it fits between the hole for the tank screw and either the hole at the top of the steering head (if you have one) or the hole the tank bolt screws into. You can find pictures online to see what it looks like. I actually made mine from threaded rod in three pieces so it breaks down and fits in my little toolkit. Keep up the good work
Love the enthusiasm and remember everyone that is good at something at some point in time wasn’t. Just tip for the future though if you ever want to get that oil filter back off loosen it asap, hand tight plus half a turn is all they need.
Weldone Saffy. Given you're a high achiever I'm not surprised you managed to put the puzzle of parts back together but to undertake the challenge to begin with takes real determination. You deserve a brew with cake after that. :)
Just a few tips. Try not to overtighten things. It can be worse than being loose, you end up either damaging the thread or crushing a seal. A torque wrench would be a good investment for the future. Also a bit of oil on the outer seal of the oil filter will help keep the seal in good condition between services. We all start somewhere, lots to learn along the way, well done for taking the big step and doing things yourself, you should be proud of yourself
Great video, I did an evening course at a local college 'motorcycle maintenance and repair', which is a great way to give yourself the confidence to DIY. My only negative comment is, be careful not to over tighten the drain plug and oil filter. the drainplug threads are easy to damage.
This is the best comment yet. You are doing a sterling job, but better to get some base knowledge to assist you, before something gets broken, which in turn on bikes, usually costs serious money.
Hello Saffy, do you know what I like about this video?, is that you continue with the maintenance (although it is sometimes difficult) and learn how your bike works. Many give up, but that you continue and see how it is put together, how it can be done differently, etc.,If there is something with the bike, you can probably think what it could be when you are on the road. things are moving in the right direction😉
Lots of great advice; especially around getting a torque wrench. A few more tips? If you're taking off a lot of bolts, like when you're taking the hugger off, loosely re-fit them in their original hole so there in the right place when you need to put it all back together. I always clean any threads and smear some copper grease on them before re-fitting so they don't seize up and are easy to remove next time. Try to use the ring end of a spanner instead of the open end if you can. Get some extra long Allen/socket head keys. when using Swarfega, tip a teaspoon full of ordinary sugar in the palm of your hands before squirting in the Swarfega. It acts as a dissolvable abrasive and really shifts the oily dirt and washes completely off. Never be afraid to ask for help! Good luck (you will strip a thread at some point!).
You have a great attitude and approach to working on your bike. I second an earlier comment suggesting buying a Haynes manual, as it not only details specific things like torque settings, but all critical information, parts required for tasks and tools required. It teaches you as you go with hints and tips on general skills and safety. It is the biggest leap forward you can make to be self sufficient, to own AND READ a Haynes manual for your model of bike. Keep it open on the page and refer to it as you work. May even be available to buy online. As for torque settings, they are critical to know for EVERY nut and bolt on the bike, but the torque wrench is another tool you will really enjoy purchasing lol.
Great to see you got the work done. It is very rewarding going your own maintenance, been doing mine for nearly 40 years. Great sense of satisfaction. Learning by trial and error is a great way to learn. If I may be so humble as to mention, please don't tighten or losen fastners with a hammer (especially your old drain plug). The shock that travels through the fastner will one day cost you as either the fastner, or the body part will snap. Golden nugget of info - buy a bike suitable torque wrench that has the same 'drive' size as your socket set (usually 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive). It will ensure all the fastners are tightened correctly and because they have alonger handle, make life easy when tightening fastners. Best wished for your car test.
you're doing fine and making good progress. We've all bought tools and stuff then realised it wouldn't actually do the intended job but later find its perfect for some other task. Also I recall, when working on a similar machine to yours the tank had a little prop stand to hold it up while changing the air filter. This could well have been discontinued in a quest for money saving on later models.
thanks for the idea for the calliper spreaders since my accident finding it hard with some of the strength things that i usedto do with maintenance and with my partner up and coming with a licence it adds more bikes to the maintenance list lol keep up the awesomeness ✌
Never any shame in getting help when needed and it all adds to the knowledge for the next time. Watching this has made me realize I should be doing more of my own maintenance. Had to laugh that after showing us the gloves you'd bought the next time we saw them in the video was when you oiled your face 😂
Great job, you should look at buying a Haynes manual for your exact bike, it will detail every single nut and bolt on your bike and give you all the correct settings and measurements like torque settings, chain tension etc etc
I would suggest buying a workshop manual for your particular model/year of bike. I was cringing every time you used a hammer/mallet to tighten some bolts/screws/nuts, ain't a good thing with alloy as you could tear/strip the threads. Buy a Torque wrench so, you won't over tighten stuff! (more expenses for you)
Couple of tips. When using a lot of force with any lever type tool. eg spanner they can slip or give way at any time so try to exert a pull motion away from the work making sure the area behind is clear. This eliminates the pain and injury of falling into a 500lb lump of steel that will hurt every time. Also the filter types with nuts shaped ends are only supposed to be spannered to remove as the welds around the nut part can weaken and leak, I learned this one the hard way and now order the normal type without the nut. Your drain plug is steel and the casing is much softer metal aluminium, if overtightened you could strip the thread, the plug will then no longer tighten until you have had the thread professionally tepaired. Hope some of this helps. I strongly recommend you buy and read a Haynes manual for you bike before attempting any work, then you know what you are getting into before you dive in. Safety first. Good luck. 👍🙂
Very well done. It's a good idea to build up your tools and do your own maintenance / servicing. That tool for pushing the pistons back is nothing like mine. Mine is 2 plates and a screw, I use it for cars too. I see you have a selection box of screws. Every time I remove a screw or nut I replace it with one exactly the same but made out of stainless steel, they are very available on ebay and if I need 1 or 2 then I buy 6 because I'll use them eventually. I'm intrigued as to your next trip. Again, well done, next job will be easier and you've now got most of the equipment for it.
You have to be very careful when choosing which bolts to replace with stainless steel. When strength is not critical, it does no harm, but anything holding a brake caliper, or suspension component, should never be replaced with stainless, because it has nowhere near the tensile strength of even a standard (8.8) grade bolt, and brake bolts are usually 12.9 grade high tensile. Don't compromise safety for the sake of appearance.
Nicely done! It looks like you learned a ton doing these things. Very inspirational for me as someone who is not so inclined mechanically. Glad this time there was no sign of being on the verge of tears although that's okay, too. :)
One thing I would highly recommend is to put rear stand's supports in front of the spools (small rollers on your swingers) or even better, just replace the supporting pads with spool grabs -- this will make the whole thing much stable without a chance for the bike slipping off the stand (which would very expensive, since it never drops nice). Oh, I just reached the section where you ordered these spool grabs and received them, good!
Saffy hammering spanners like you did with the sump bolt is risky. You might have to invest a bit more but try getting the workshop manual for the bike, you may find it online and buy a decent torque wrench (Halfords brand is decent quality, model 60 for most bolts, model 100 for big bolts like the axle) this way you're not guessing the correct tightness for fairly critical bolts, the manual will tell you what setting to use. As others mentioned the oil filter was overtightened it looked, they also have a torque spec you can use with the torque wrench. Also the car break spreader usually can work you can use one end on the outside of the caliper instead of both inside.
@@SaffySprocket That sucks. You can try asking a local dealer instead maybe, there's a few people online who have got their hands on a copy physical and digital it seems. Manuals are invaluable IMO
Top tip - Put a folded piece of tin foil over the exhaust before draining the oil/filter. It’s cheap, keeps everything clean and it’s easy to shape and ensure all the oil goes in the bucket.
Just a word of advice, sump plug, use a bar and socket, nip up then one good pull will do it. Oil filter, screw in til hand tight then 1/3 of a turn. Over tighten and it can leak. Also smear oil over the rubber seal before you screw it on. Top marks for learning, hope you are not offended. I had to learn also, 74yr old Aussie.🇦🇺
@@SaffySprocket yeah absolutely spot on. With multi piston callipers, as you push 1 back another comes forward so it ends up like a game of whack a mole without the right tools
Nice work. Keep an eye on your oil filter for leaks around the nut. K&N says only use the nut for removing the oil filter. I've not read through all the comments but a cheater bar (hollow pipe) for your spanners is a must. Slip it over the spanner and you have a lever that will help you move heaven and earth, ok maybe just the nut or bolt.
@@SaffySprocket ah, my mistake, firstly K7 was the 2007 model, L5 is the 2017 model. Second, the tank prop is an optional extra now (it was standard on my K6 and lived under the pillion seat). If you want one, ask your local Suzuki parts desk for the "tank stay" - I got one for my 2002 Honda ST1300 about a year ago, and it was £17. So much easier than faffing around holding the tank with one hand.
good rule of thumb on oil filter for should I say lesser strength is tighten as hard as you can with both hands then half a turn with spanner with a spark plug finger tight plus half a turn it will feel like it is still loose but it is not. You chain looks to tight. also should be about 20mm up/down movement.
We have male and female engineers who work for us who just aren’t strong enough for some tasks, however there’s always a tool or a technique to make it a lot easier. More leverage on a bolt is one, get a bar to slip over the ratchet is one example and it will make your life a lot easier. Work smart not hard is a brilliant saying and it makes you question a lot of things. If you constantly ask yourself, Is there an easier way to do this? You won’t go far wrong
@@SaffySprocket haha don’t worry about it. We have all sorts at work now to help. Nobody carries anything any more, we have trolleys for everything. Little things like that, helps in the long run when you’re not straining to carry things or tighten stuff up. We have female engineers not apply because they’re worried about that sort of thing, when we show them we have lifting tables for motors, engine cranes etc, they realise they don’t actually need to be strong, just need to know how to use helpful equipment 😁
Great Job!! a couple pointers.. you do not need to torque the oil drain plug.. oil filter goes on as tight as you can by Hand.. also oil the rubber gasket. Keep up the Awesomeness!! Let me Know when you Come to the USA.. New England Area to be Specific..
@@SaffySprocket thank you for the Smiles! Love how frustration brings you a laugh! Good tears. My Son wants me to Motovlog.. I will start that this weekend. Will on a Wing. 😁
My first attempt at work on my bike was to replace my brake levers, I broke both foot brake and hand brake levers in a bump with a van as well as the brake master cylinder getting bent. I'm not a small guy (6ft+ and like my food) but I got a sweat on struggling to undo things to remove them and put it back together and realised I'd missed bits twice - so your video remained me of my first attempts alot. Also chuckled to myself that you got the gloves and overalls, and the next clip has neither 😀 Looking forward to more fun and this 'big trip' 👍
Great first effort, I'm really impressed with the way you approached it. Next time it will be so much easier for you after learning from any problems you came across this time.I would say that you should invest in a torque wrench as I think you have overtightened both the oil filter and the sump drain plug
Ive really enjoyed these last few vids, its nice to see you learning basic maintenance. Well done. As for your brakes, undo the bleed nipple abit to release the pressure, then push the pistons back and tighten the bleed nipple back. easy peasy. Bridgestone t32 for tyers
Good job saffy your learning quick can be quite costly for tools but now you have them it will pay in the long run take care and some rest there's always tomorrow to finish any work undone all the best looking forward to the next escapade lol xx 👍🔧👌❤️
Congratulations Saffy for doing a comprehensive service on your bike. If you'd have taken it to a garage they're have charged you £300 and done the bare minimum. How does the saying go ? " If you want it done right, do it yourself". I'm impressed Saffy. I also want to throw in 2 little comments. Really to do with part 1. You know those holes in your bike stand ?. Complicated to explain, but they have to be there for welding it together. Welding together a sealed tube without a hole for heat to escape is a bomb in the making lol. Also next time you go to change your front sprocket?. Place the socket arm parallel to the ground facing to the front tyre. this way you're not relaying just on your body strength. Remember how you pushed on the wrench and the whole bike moved forward?. Place it this way & all the pressure goes straight down into the floor. also added advantage is you can put more than just your body strength into it. You can literally stand on it & put your whole body & strength into it. Any time you pick up a wrench Saffy please remember that physics lesson. Big fan & you are so forgiven for reposting series 1 lol. Maybe it says something of your magnetic energy that I only watched it a week ago yet still I got half way through before I realized you weren't running a highlight from the last lol. Stay strong and believe in you.
Get a torque wrench for the sump bung/oil filter and other bolts, they all have a setting so you don't under or over tighten. Also love the way you put on the gloves just for the closing shot!🤣🤣
Fun to watch............. Learn from the mistakes of previous generations/practices though - always use latex/polythene gloves, or barrier cream on hands when handling lub-oil (especially used oil) - and when fitting a new oil-filter, give the mating face a smear of clean oil to allow it to rotate easily on the engine casing (maybe you did that - I didn't notice).
Well done! There is a satisfaction from doing your own work. If I may give you a couple tips…. Smear a little oil on the gasket of the new oil filter before putting it on and only hand tighten. If you don’t believe it’s on tight enough only use a wrench for 1/2 turn. Also some aluminum foil around the headed pipe will stop the oil from the oil filter leaking on it. I commend you for taking the initiative to do it yourself 🙂. Finally…. I love the videos and content you put out. Keep up the good work!!! Many of us are watching regularly!!!
Saffy. Me school teachers always said: RTFM. In the manual you can find so much how to do every thing on you bike. I enjoy you doing it. I hate the time it always cost me... i always think it is a hours job and it is never a job with in the hour... LOL
Good to see you you giving the maintenance a try, you did the correct thing by getting help with the brakes as they're safety critical, you wouldn't believe some of the things I've seen people do. When fitting the oil filter you should put a smear off oil on the rubber sealing ring, it helps it slide round and won't damage it when you're tightening it. It should only be fitted hand tight, the nut on it is for taking it off not putting it on, it's easily damaged. And the drain plug shouldn't be hit on with a hammer, you could break the bottom of the engine sump. It really should be tightened with a torque wrench, it's all something you learn over time and I still recommend you get a workshop manual if you haven't got one, but excellent video as usual 👍.
Good notes Peter, I totally agree with you. I was wondering what Saffy did with the old oil ?
Yeah - agree, especially with the torque wrench idea. i know they aren't cheap but looked after all good tools last so its money well spent. Especially a torque wrench if it saves you over tightening and damaging stuff. Also a good lever to get bolts tight enough. Match that to a decent length wrecker bar to undo the bolts, at least they are cheap these days.
Yes good points. Glad she's having a crack, just hope it's not going to be literally! I was wincing every turn of that spanner!
You don't need a workshop manual because this is all in the manual that comes with the bike.
@@brokenbiker09agree with everything, she has to get rid of that hammer😅 doing it all very well, 100% safe for both the mechanic and the bike is in the details …. Even a simple (strong) pipe or bar will help you Saffy… i have almost every tool you can think off but i still use an old stanchion (from a frontfork) very often to help me with out when power is needed to slacken bolt and nuts…. Just extend the tools with a sufficient long lever, safes your nails, skin and bones and your bike ;-)
I want to first say it's great to see you work on your own motorcycle. It's only going to get easier in the future. But my stress level jumped a few notches. Especially watching you use a hammer to tighten an oil fill plug and then the over tightening of the oil filter. I have two suggestions to make your life easier and lower my stress level first get a torque wrench second a shop manual.
I also just subscribe, thanks for the content.
Aha yes! I'm going to loosen it tonight! Although I'm not convinced it's as tight as it looks like on camera 🤣 it's the same amount of strength I use to put my tent pegs in the ground
to be honest I was a bit worried also,filter only needs to be hand tight,as long as you smear a little oil on the oil seal so it doesn't get ripped off the filter,run the bike c if it leaks and tighten a little until it stops leaking.doing a great job though. next a ground up rebuild 😁🤪
Love it. There's guys i known wouldn't even attempt what you've achieved. Go girl👧. Top mechanic
I notice a few have said torque wrench but there’s one more thing I will suggest…. Get yourself a nice large foam kneeling mat, you can get them around 1m long and they are worth there weight in gold, warm to sit or lie on and your knees will be grateful in the future as they will help protect them too 👍🏽
The idea is to have two (or more) bikes, when one is down you ride the other, love your enthusiasm and courage, an inspiration 👾
That's the plan! Just need to get a second bike now ahaha
Fair play getting stuck in by yourself with no fear, not many I know that are self taught, very impressive. By the time you came to do your air filter you were clearly much more confident, noticeably visible in how you held your tools and approached the bike. I know this was a year ago and I am sure this knowledge has been great. Great channel; thanks for sharing
Been on holiday so catching up. I am glad to see the dirty garage guy has given you some tips and the thumbs up. He knows his stuff.
🥰 hope you're enjoying the videos
@@SaffySprocket yes I am thanks. I’ve been riding over 20 years, I’ve had loads of bikes, and I do most of my own maintenance, but I still remember what it was like when I was new to it all. I think you’re a bit of a sweetie.
Outstanding Saffy! Total respect for you!
Well done you. I went to Mongolia with no tools and no idea. I was lucky. So educating yourself on bike maintenance is a good idea.
🥰 thank you 😊
Good job. Went a bit Incredible Hulk on the oil filter though.
Hand tight until it mates to the engine, then another half turn is plenty. Also rub the seal with a bit of oil prior to installing it.
Oily face from the gloves ~ priceless 🤣
Well done for taking on the challenge of all that maintenance work. Nice one ! 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
@@SaffySprocket It was another classic ! ~ Also, I've done the oily face off the gloves so many times myself too, lol. Go to scratch an itchy nose half way through a job and ...oops. Nose smeared in axle grease 🤣
Very wise words from Peter Saffy, you are doing great.
heh thanks for the encouragement :)
Changing the spark plugs would complete the full service.
I thought my bike was running fine, then on it's 4th oil change in 8,500 miles I changed the air filter and spark plugs as well and it was like a completely new bike!!
It is a labour of love working on your own bike , well done
That first elbow bang, would have had me cussing hard enough to cause cracks in the concrete! Well done keeping it child safe.
Thank you, took a lot of self-restraint 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@SaffySprocket yeah, I noticed... the puffer fish cheeks had me laughing, desperately sealing those lips trying to keep the video monetizable 🤣🤣🤣 solid effort.
Brilliant! Not only talk the talk, but you now walk the walk - well done! Oh, and you do look cool in the mechanics overalls rolled down to the waist. Bring on the next update - can’t wait.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
You're very Talented And Good Human being Saffy.Job dignity is an Honour for Rewards.You have done a good job to upkeep your motorcycle and the Motorcycle Will give you lot of pleasure during your tours
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗
@@SaffySprocket it's my pleasure
Seen you tightening the filter, solid hand tight is sufficient. Could have problems later removing the tightness you gave it...💪💪👌
Nice satisfaction doing your own service 👍
Good to know! Thanks for the advice :D
@@SaffySprocket regarding that filter with the welded on nut, they have had lots of reports failing at the nut weld spots. this leads to oil all over rear tire, possible accidents and possible engine damage. the maker intended the nut to only be used for removing filter, not for tightening (like you did), as that puts more load on already marginal welds. common mistake to use the nut for tigthening, basically a stupid design filter.
Great job Saffy. Like some others have said getting the shop manual and some good torque wrenches would be a great idea. I'd try finding the shop manual on a forum for your bike before buying one yourself.
I've been trying to find a manual with no avail, someone did scan me a copy of their manual and email it over to me, I need to print it off
Well done on maintaining your bike! I too took it on this week and even with all the strength in the world i also got stuck here and there. Good job!
Also if you're using the hammer too often try to use a longer lever like a breaker bar
Thank you! And thanks for the advice 🥰
Well done on persevering with your project, and getting it done. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the end result, you suddenly forget it's taken you days lol. Look forward to following you future 'upgrades'
Thank you so much ❤️
Another tip Saffy, when you were changing your air filter, it looked like the back of the tank was held by a bolt? You could use a bungee or piece of rope to attach to the front of your tank and tie/attach the other end to your rack at the back, give you 2 free hands to remove air filter housing. 🥳
That's a genius idea!
I’ve done tires and I can say with 100% confidence, it’s worth paying someone to do them.
Saffy what I would do when filling up with oil is to put it into a measuring jug so you know the exact amount. Then a teeny bit of adjusting afterwards.
Ah that's a really good idea 💡 but I don't own a measuring jug 🥲
I love your enthusiasm and I could overlook the walloping that the sump plug took, but I cringed at the oil filter, you can easily damage the oil seal on the filter doing it that tight. Don’t stop trying, everything is learning. Loving what you do. ❤️
😅 I'll loosen it tomorrow
@@SaffySprocketleave it now its on, but buy a torque wrench for next time and find the correct torque settings for everything it will save you a fortune in damage due to lack of experience.
According to Suzuki the Oil filter was correctly tightened, the advise on these comments makes me cringe, the last place you'll find good advice although there is some amongst the well meaning generic car oil filter fitters but never actually read the manual or fitted one that didn't fall off.
@@SaffySprocket you are a good sport, nice to see you do it your self.
and as many allready told you, the oilfilter shall only be tightend by hand, depending on your strenght.
the way you did it you are going to have another issue the next time you do an oilchange.
the seal is going to expand by the oil and kind of selflocking, this means that the oilfilter might sit rockhard, so hard that in worst case you wont even be able to unscrew it in one peace.
I say this in the most kind way I can with letters, good job.
@@mc2594 Its over tightened, the nut on these filters isnt to be used to tighten the filter.
Saffy, I'm glad to see you are investing in you. Learning these things will help you for years to come. Tools are also a great investment. I'm glad you've decided to go this route. BTW, for new tires, it is less expensive to have them installed if you just take the wheels to them as opposed to the shop having to remove the wheels from the bike. Just a thought. I mean you do have the paddock stands.
I'm taking rocket in after my DIY to get the tyres changed and for a cheeky check up to make sure I did everything right:D
Love your enthusiasm and that you are giving it a go. I am sure you have read lots of comments on here giving you tips on some of your little errors, but hats off to you for getting stuck in and being willing to learn!! Love it!!
Thank you so much ❤️ and yes, I've been told off a few times ahahah
As an mechanic myself, I'm totally impressed with the way you have approached servicing your bike. You put many of my customers to shame who 'give it a go' with no preparation and i end up fixing the devastation they create ! ... It will be a great help to you on the road when things go wrong and you have the understanding to make repairs on the go ! Well done you 👊
Yes but the tightening of the sump plug and oil filter is not correct , torque wrench to tighten the sump plug not a hammer if i saw a apprentace do that they would have had a ear full and oil filt only needs to be hand tight not ever wrenched up
@@iannsr125 obviously I could have picked fault but overall the effort made was far more worthy of complement.
@@robertp4767 well you as a mechanic will know the importance of correct use of tools and how important a torque wrench is, its not knocking here at all but helping as I'm sure she appreciate it, safety comes first not second, she could of striped the plug threads and will struggle getting the oil filter off. I ant stress enough having some one shadow you who knows how it's done is the best way and safest way till you learn and become confident your self .
Thank you so much ❤️ I'm enroute to alter the sump plug! I haven't turned the engine on yet, so I'm going to loosen it
@@SaffySprocket yes it's a learning curve and I don't want to knock confidence in people but if a teacher saw a student doing things incorrectly it would be wrong not to correct the student, so yes loosen it but you don't have to take it off, then use a torque wrench set at the core t value and tighten it up antill you hear it click and don't go any further. If you don't know how to use one I recommend asking a local garage as I'm sure they would be happy to help you 😊 explain what your doing and I'm sure they will help guide you .
Shop towels are great for oil changes, but when the inevitable spill happens - cat litter is great for soaking up oil and making it manageable.
Torque wrenches are a good thing. Don't use violence, use a bigger tool. You can put another box wrench on the end of your box wrench to get a longer lever and get that strength you need. Sockets are almost always better than wrenches, especially for not rounding bolts.
Tools are expensive - I usually buy cheap and use until it breaks. If I break it, I know I'm using it often enough to warrant a more expensive version. Borrowing from friends is also really great. Just wipe down the tools before you return them, otherwise you might not get to borrow them again.
Doing your own maintenance is a really good investment for the future. All the tools you got will save you further down the road, and maybe especially *on* the road.
Workshop manuals are great, and you can usually find them as PDFs somewhere.
In five years, when you look back on this point of your mechanical development, you'll do all these things with your eyes closed, and you'll save thousands changing your own wear parts and doing your own repairs, all while wearing the fabulous overalls!
Good job Saffy Sprocket.., We all had to start our mechanic journey somewhere and will leave it to the other posters re how to/tips etc.
Keep it up!
Thank you so much ❤️
Truly awesome to watch you working on your bike, well done Saffy, it can only get better going forward. 👍👍
Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛
Excellent, yep tools become obsessive :) Well done,you've learnt tons ! I have spoken to blokes on sports bikes and wearing power ranger suits that can't even adjust the chain themselves and book bikes into shops. You are well on your road to being a "proper" biker, such as we were in the old days. Give yourself a pat on the back.
Man, you have no idea how much this has been a gateway drug for buying tools ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️🥲🥲🥲🥲 gonna be broke all my life
@@SaffySprocket yup :) tell me about it, But the correct tool for the job saves money and tears in the long run :)
Plus, they aren't bike specific so they'll be there for life! (as long as you don't lose em) Also, get ready to start buying a few 10mm sockets.
I remember taking my Aprilia Falco to a bike shop to get the chain adjusted as the wheel nut was so tight due to winter riding corrosion and l didn’t want to round it off with my crap tools. They took the piss but l thought it was a sensible move.
@@SaffySprocket It can be addictive - I retired as a car/van mechanic 3 years ago, but since then, I've still added several special tools and gadgets to my already extensive collection. I blame it on the bikes (and eBay).
*_Great Video, Saffy! Thanks for sharing with us._*
Saffy, you are a star and a legend.
Thank you so much
Get yourself a garage mat for when your working on your bike. Keeps your floor clean and less chance of slipping on oil later.
A small stool with wheels is a godsend.
Do a coolant change, it's really easy and straight forward. Sparkplugs are easy too, just gotta be careful you don't crossthread them.
For the oil filter, fill it a few times as it soaks up a large amount of oil, and grease the seal. Make sure you run the bike after checking the sight glass as the level will drop as it's pumped around the bike.
A length of wood for holding up the tank and when your seat is off the bike cover the battery with a towel...less chance of accidentally putting a tool on it as you struggle with something else ..
You are doing a great job with the bike maintenance Saffy, much kudos for taking it all on and giggling your way through as per usual. Oily face was the icing on the cake 😂😂 keep up the cracking content 👍😀
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Check the chain tension with the figure in the manual (it looks too tight). The nut on the oil filter is only needed for removal, tightening by hand is all that's required. Never hammer on spanners.
Lesson learnt 🙂
@@SaffySprocket You have done very well! Find the chain tension figure in the manual, set the chain to that, measure the distance between the chain and the bottom of the swinging arm, and then cut something (small bit of wood is ok), that length, you can use it to easily set the chain tension.
Great to see you have finished your service you will find the next one a lot easier and eventually start saving on garage expense 👍
It's not quite finished yet 😅😅😅
Hey Saffy. Firstly it's great to see you diving in to bike maintenance. It's daunting but in the long run done correctly will save you money and you will gain so much more knowledge and confidence.
One thing re the K&N oil filter. A lot of these have had the nut welds break, resulting in oil all over the back tyre. The nut is there to aid removal, not to be used to fit it. It only needs to be screwed in hand tight.
Good luck with the mot and trip 🙏
Awesome of you to make a video with all your problems. So good for you and we all need to ask for help from a friend at times but it’s all in the progress for the next time. The reason for laughing at some of you mishaps is because I was laughing at myself as I have done some of the same mistakes so don’t let anyone say you can’t do something as we all have to learn great videos.
Thank you so much :D
learning what to keep tight and what not to overtighten is key to your maintenance, good effort though keep it going.
Well done Saff great work again 👍🏻🏴
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Great to see you doing your own maintenance, A few tips from me 1, pushing the piston back on the brake callipers simply buy a G clamp from you local hard wear store , 2 Don't tighten the sump plug like that your are likely to strip the threads ! Purchase yourself a cheap torque wrench a check torque settings for whatever task you are doing. 3, whenever you are doing things take pictures along the way this will help you when you come to put things back together. Now you have purchased your tools it will not cost you as much to carry out your maintenance and the more you do the easier it will become. Great great first effort keep up the good work and keep knocking the videos out.
Nice to see you having ago at bike mechanics 👍
Kudos, for DIY, .... it will save you a lot in the long term, and you get the satisfaction of knowing how and when it was done !!
Thank you so much ❤️
Hi Saffy, to spread the brake pistons, before you remove the old pads place a large flat blade screw driver in-between the pads and either twist or lever gently. This normally moves the pistons, youll also feel and see them moving. Hope that saves you buying another tool.
Great to see that you are starting to enjoy the maintenance Saffron. There are some helpful comments on here, namely that your oil filter doesn't need to be that tight. Put some oil on the rubber sealing ring. The old oil will do fine. Then put filter on by hand as tight as you can. If your grip is not very strong just give about half a turn extra with the spanner. Also, although it's hard to tell on video, your chain looks fairly taut. Put the bike on the side stand and check that the lower run of the chain has a bit of slack. You should be able to pop it up and down by about 25mm. If you buy a repair manual for your exact model, it will give you the exact slack. Keep up the good work and happy spannering.
They don't make Haynes for my bike and when I contacted Suzuki, they said they don't give copies of service manuals to the general public 🥲however someone did email a copy to me a few days ago, going to give it a good read
Hey Saffy, I noticed you have bobbins fitted, and i said in the last vid that they were better so im really happy to see you got some hooks, they are much safer.
The cost of your services will be a fraction of that running total from now on and you'll do those jobs in half the time now you've got the hang of it. Really enjoying binge-watching your channel. .
Nice to see you giving it a go. When you are working under the tank, you need a tank stay to hold it up. This will make your life so much easier. If your bike came with the original tools, then it likely has the stay as well and you should find that under the rear seat (in the boot as I calle it) on the left or right side down toward the front seat, you pull it out. If not, you can make one from some 4mm or 5mm rod, bent at each end so it fits between the hole for the tank screw and either the hole at the top of the steering head (if you have one) or the hole the tank bolt screws into. You can find pictures online to see what it looks like. I actually made mine from threaded rod in three pieces so it breaks down and fits in my little toolkit. Keep up the good work
Love the enthusiasm and remember everyone that is good at something at some point in time wasn’t. Just tip for the future though if you ever want to get that oil filter back off loosen it asap, hand tight plus half a turn is all they need.
Well done 👏🏻, I like you enthusiasm in doing your own maintenance and also sharing your mistakes as well.
Keep the video coming 😁
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Great job,well done for doing the job yourself.looking forward to seeing were you go on your big trip away 🏍️
Saaaame
Weldone Saffy. Given you're a high achiever I'm not surprised you managed to put the puzzle of parts back together but to undertake the challenge to begin with takes real determination. You deserve a brew with cake after that. :)
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Just a few tips. Try not to overtighten things. It can be worse than being loose, you end up either damaging the thread or crushing a seal. A torque wrench would be a good investment for the future. Also a bit of oil on the outer seal of the oil filter will help keep the seal in good condition between services.
We all start somewhere, lots to learn along the way, well done for taking the big step and doing things yourself, you should be proud of yourself
Thank you so much for your support 🙏 ❤️ 💜
Great video, I did an evening course at a local college 'motorcycle maintenance and repair', which is a great way to give yourself the confidence to DIY. My only negative comment is, be careful not to over tighten the drain plug and oil filter. the drainplug threads are easy to damage.
Ah I'd love to do a course but I have so little time 🥲
This is the best comment yet. You are doing a sterling job, but better to get some base knowledge to assist you, before something gets broken, which in turn on bikes, usually costs serious money.
Hello Saffy, do you know what I like about this video?, is that you continue with the maintenance (although it is sometimes difficult) and learn how your bike works. Many give up, but that you continue and see how it is put together, how it can be done differently, etc.,If there is something with the bike, you can probably think what it could be when you are on the road. things are moving in the right direction😉
Lots of great advice; especially around getting a torque wrench. A few more tips? If you're taking off a lot of bolts, like when you're taking the hugger off, loosely re-fit them in their original hole so there in the right place when you need to put it all back together. I always clean any threads and smear some copper grease on them before re-fitting so they don't seize up and are easy to remove next time. Try to use the ring end of a spanner instead of the open end if you can. Get some extra long Allen/socket head keys. when using Swarfega, tip a teaspoon full of ordinary sugar in the palm of your hands before squirting in the Swarfega. It acts as a dissolvable abrasive and really shifts the oily dirt and washes completely off. Never be afraid to ask for help! Good luck (you will strip a thread at some point!).
Ur awesome Saffy!!! Master mechanic in no time.
Thank you so much :D
Hi, good tip when changing oil. Cover your exhaust pipes in ali foil to keep the oil off the pipes!
I wish I knew that before I started 😅
You have a great attitude and approach to working on your bike. I second an earlier comment suggesting buying a Haynes manual, as it not only details specific things like torque settings, but all critical information, parts required for tasks and tools required. It teaches you as you go with hints and tips on general skills and safety. It is the biggest leap forward you can make to be self sufficient, to own AND READ a Haynes manual for your model of bike. Keep it open on the page and refer to it as you work. May even be available to buy online. As for torque settings, they are critical to know for EVERY nut and bolt on the bike, but the torque wrench is another tool you will really enjoy purchasing lol.
I can't find a Haynes for sv640 3rd gen 🥲 I think Haynes went out of business recently too
Great to see you got the work done. It is very rewarding going your own maintenance, been doing mine for nearly 40 years. Great sense of satisfaction. Learning by trial and error is a great way to learn. If I may be so humble as to mention, please don't tighten or losen fastners with a hammer (especially your old drain plug). The shock that travels through the fastner will one day cost you as either the fastner, or the body part will snap. Golden nugget of info - buy a bike suitable torque wrench that has the same 'drive' size as your socket set (usually 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive). It will ensure all the fastners are tightened correctly and because they have alonger handle, make life easy when tightening fastners. Best wished for your car test.
I'm really enjoying it 😌 ☺️
you're doing fine and making good progress. We've all bought tools and stuff then realised it wouldn't actually do the intended job but later find its perfect for some other task. Also I recall, when working on a similar machine to yours the tank had a little prop stand to hold it up while changing the air filter. This could well have been discontinued in a quest for money saving on later models.
A few people have mentioned this! I'll have to have a look
thanks for the idea for the calliper spreaders since my accident finding it hard with some of the strength things that i usedto do with maintenance and with my partner up and coming with a licence it adds more bikes to the maintenance list lol keep up the awesomeness ✌
I can't do anything by brute strength 😅🥲🤣
Yes saffy, knew you could do it.
Coming soon saffys motorbike servicing...
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hello good morning Saffy is great 👌 I hope you have changed the washer on the oil screw and the air filter is not bad with cleanliness best regards
I’m impressed, well done 👏
Thank you so much ❤️
Never any shame in getting help when needed and it all adds to the knowledge for the next time.
Watching this has made me realize I should be doing more of my own maintenance.
Had to laugh that after showing us the gloves you'd bought the next time we saw them in the video was when you oiled your face 😂
Great job, you should look at buying a Haynes manual for your exact bike, it will detail every single nut and bolt on your bike and give you all the correct settings and measurements like torque settings, chain tension etc etc
I would suggest buying a workshop manual for your particular model/year of bike. I was cringing every time you used a hammer/mallet to tighten some bolts/screws/nuts, ain't a good thing with alloy as you could tear/strip the threads. Buy a Torque wrench so, you won't over tighten stuff! (more expenses for you)
I did ask Suzuki about a manual but they don't give them to the public apparently
😄👍❤ Nice work, Saffy! When you're finished, hop a plane ✈to Florida🏖and get started on my bike.🏍
Saffy Mechanic business ready to go 😅😅🤣🤣🤣
Couple of tips. When using a lot of force with any lever type tool. eg spanner they can slip or give way at any time so try to exert a pull motion away from the work making sure the area behind is clear. This eliminates the pain and injury of falling into a 500lb lump of steel that will hurt every time. Also the filter types with nuts shaped ends are only supposed to be spannered to remove as the welds around the nut part can weaken and leak, I learned this one the hard way and now order the normal type without the nut. Your drain plug is steel and the casing is much softer metal aluminium, if overtightened you could strip the thread, the plug will then no longer tighten until you have had the thread professionally tepaired. Hope some of this helps. I strongly recommend you buy and read a Haynes manual for you bike before attempting any work, then you know what you are getting into before you dive in. Safety first. Good luck. 👍🙂
Well done Saffy!
Thank you 😊
Well done Saffy, kudos to you.
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Thank you so much ❤️
Very well done. It's a good idea to build up your tools and do your own maintenance / servicing. That tool for pushing the pistons back is nothing like mine. Mine is 2 plates and a screw, I use it for cars too. I see you have a selection box of screws. Every time I remove a screw or nut I replace it with one exactly the same but made out of stainless steel, they are very available on ebay and if I need 1 or 2 then I buy 6 because I'll use them eventually. I'm intrigued as to your next trip. Again, well done, next job will be easier and you've now got most of the equipment for it.
You have to be very careful when choosing which bolts to replace with stainless steel. When strength is not critical, it does no harm, but anything holding a brake caliper, or suspension component, should never be replaced with stainless, because it has nowhere near the tensile strength of even a standard (8.8) grade bolt, and brake bolts are usually 12.9 grade high tensile. Don't compromise safety for the sake of appearance.
@@rickconstant6106 I appreciate that, I'm an engineer. I've never had an issue. Its not not really for appearance to be honest. It's rust prevention.
Nicely done! It looks like you learned a ton doing these things. Very inspirational for me as someone who is not so inclined mechanically. Glad this time there was no sign of being on the verge of tears although that's okay, too. :)
Small tip, next time you lift tank to get to the air filter, get a thin stick and wedge it between bars and top of tank, this holds tank up 😊
One thing I would highly recommend is to put rear stand's supports in front of the spools (small rollers on your swingers) or even better, just replace the supporting pads with spool grabs -- this will make the whole thing much stable without a chance for the bike slipping off the stand (which would very expensive, since it never drops nice). Oh, I just reached the section where you ordered these spool grabs and received them, good!
Saffy hammering spanners like you did with the sump bolt is risky. You might have to invest a bit more but try getting the workshop manual for the bike, you may find it online and buy a decent torque wrench (Halfords brand is decent quality, model 60 for most bolts, model 100 for big bolts like the axle) this way you're not guessing the correct tightness for fairly critical bolts, the manual will tell you what setting to use. As others mentioned the oil filter was overtightened it looked, they also have a torque spec you can use with the torque wrench.
Also the car break spreader usually can work you can use one end on the outside of the caliper instead of both inside.
They don't make Haynes for my bike and when I contacted Suzuki, they said they don't give copies of service manuals to the general public 🥲
@@SaffySprocket That sucks. You can try asking a local dealer instead maybe, there's a few people online who have got their hands on a copy physical and digital it seems. Manuals are invaluable IMO
Top tip - Put a folded piece of tin foil over the exhaust before draining the oil/filter. It’s cheap, keeps everything clean and it’s easy to shape and ensure all the oil goes in the bucket.
Ah yeh, I wish I knew that before starting 🤣
Well done…we all started just like you
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
Just a word of advice, sump plug, use a bar and socket, nip up then one good pull will do it. Oil filter, screw in til hand tight then 1/3 of a turn. Over tighten and it can leak. Also smear oil over the rubber seal before you screw it on. Top marks for learning, hope you are not offended. I had to learn also, 74yr old Aussie.🇦🇺
I can promise you, that was hand tight, I have noodle arms 🥲 this is the same amount of strength I guve my ground tent pegs 🥲
I’ve just bought exactly the same spreader last week, it works fine if you’ve got 4 pot front callipers
Is it any good?
@@SaffySprocket yeah absolutely spot on. With multi piston callipers, as you push 1 back another comes forward so it ends up like a game of whack a mole without the right tools
Nice work. Keep an eye on your oil filter for leaks around the nut. K&N says only use the nut for removing the oil filter. I've not read through all the comments but a cheater bar (hollow pipe) for your spanners is a must. Slip it over the spanner and you have a lever that will help you move heaven and earth, ok maybe just the nut or bolt.
Awesome job, well done! The K7 should have a thin metal bar under the pillion seat, it's the tank prop, for next time you're doing the air filter!
I didn't know that! That would have been useful to know
@@SaffySprocket ah, my mistake, firstly K7 was the 2007 model, L5 is the 2017 model.
Second, the tank prop is an optional extra now (it was standard on my K6 and lived under the pillion seat). If you want one, ask your local Suzuki parts desk for the "tank stay" - I got one for my 2002 Honda ST1300 about a year ago, and it was £17.
So much easier than faffing around holding the tank with one hand.
good rule of thumb on oil filter for should I say lesser strength is tighten as hard as you can with both hands then half a turn with spanner with a spark plug finger tight plus half a turn it will feel like it is still loose but it is not. You chain looks to tight. also should be about 20mm up/down movement.
We have male and female engineers who work for us who just aren’t strong enough for some tasks, however there’s always a tool or a technique to make it a lot easier. More leverage on a bolt is one, get a bar to slip over the ratchet is one example and it will make your life a lot easier. Work smart not hard is a brilliant saying and it makes you question a lot of things. If you constantly ask yourself, Is there an easier way to do this? You won’t go far wrong
So true 😅 I also think people overestimate my strength
@@SaffySprocket haha don’t worry about it. We have all sorts at work now to help. Nobody carries anything any more, we have trolleys for everything. Little things like that, helps in the long run when you’re not straining to carry things or tighten stuff up. We have female engineers not apply because they’re worried about that sort of thing, when we show them we have lifting tables for motors, engine cranes etc, they realise they don’t actually need to be strong, just need to know how to use helpful equipment 😁
Great Job!! a couple pointers.. you do not need to torque the oil drain plug.. oil filter goes on as tight as you can by Hand.. also oil the rubber gasket. Keep up the Awesomeness!! Let me Know when you Come to the USA.. New England Area to be Specific..
Thank you for your advice 🙏 ☺️ I'm going to loosen the sum tonight
@@SaffySprocket thank you for the Smiles! Love how frustration brings you a laugh! Good tears. My Son wants me to Motovlog.. I will start that this weekend. Will on a Wing. 😁
My first attempt at work on my bike was to replace my brake levers, I broke both foot brake and hand brake levers in a bump with a van as well as the brake master cylinder getting bent. I'm not a small guy (6ft+ and like my food) but I got a sweat on struggling to undo things to remove them and put it back together and realised I'd missed bits twice - so your video remained me of my first attempts alot.
Also chuckled to myself that you got the gloves and overalls, and the next clip has neither 😀
Looking forward to more fun and this 'big trip' 👍
🤣🤣🤣 I'm a bit useless at times
Great first effort, I'm really impressed with the way you approached it. Next time it will be so much easier for you after learning from any problems you came across this time.I would say that you should invest in a torque wrench as I think you have overtightened both the oil filter and the sump drain plug
I think you're right 😅
Ive really enjoyed these last few vids, its nice to see you learning basic maintenance. Well done. As for your brakes, undo the bleed nipple abit to release the pressure, then push the pistons back and tighten the bleed nipple back. easy peasy. Bridgestone t32 for tyers
Thank you so much ❤️
Well done. Your looking much more confident in this video. 👍
I spent less time second guessing myself, that's for sure 😅
Good job saffy your learning quick can be quite costly for tools but now you have them it will pay in the long run take care and some rest there's always tomorrow to finish any work undone all the best looking forward to the next escapade lol xx 👍🔧👌❤️
Thank you so much ❤️
Well done Saffy.
Thank you so much ❤️
Congratulations Saffy for doing a comprehensive service on your bike. If you'd have taken it to a garage they're have charged you £300 and done the bare minimum. How does the saying go ? " If you want it done right, do it yourself".
I'm impressed Saffy.
I also want to throw in 2 little comments. Really to do with part 1. You know those holes in your bike stand ?. Complicated to explain, but they have to be there for welding it together. Welding together a sealed tube without a hole for heat to escape is a bomb in the making lol. Also next time you go to change your front sprocket?. Place the socket arm parallel to the ground facing to the front tyre. this way you're not relaying just on your body strength. Remember how you pushed on the wrench and the whole bike moved forward?. Place it this way & all the pressure goes straight down into the floor. also added advantage is you can put more than just your body strength into it. You can literally stand on it & put your whole body & strength into it. Any time you pick up a wrench Saffy please remember that physics lesson.
Big fan & you are so forgiven for reposting series 1 lol. Maybe it says something of your magnetic energy that I only watched it a week ago yet still I got half way through before I realized you weren't running a highlight from the last lol. Stay strong and believe in you.
Ah that's some really good advice! Thank you so much ❤️
your bikes onboard toolkit should have a metal rod with a kink in it, it's the prop to hold up the tank while changing the air filter etc.
I don't know where the tool kit is 🥲
@@SaffySprocket should be under the rear of the seat.
Get a torque wrench for the sump bung/oil filter and other bolts, they all have a setting so you don't under or over tighten.
Also love the way you put on the gloves just for the closing shot!🤣🤣
I had the gloves on for disposing of the engine oil 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 forgot I had them on
Fun to watch............. Learn from the mistakes of previous generations/practices though - always use latex/polythene gloves, or barrier cream on hands when handling lub-oil (especially used oil) - and when fitting a new oil-filter, give the mating face a smear of clean oil to allow it to rotate easily on the engine casing (maybe you did that - I didn't notice).
Well done! There is a satisfaction from doing your own work. If I may give you a couple tips…. Smear a little oil on the gasket of the new oil filter before putting it on and only hand tighten. If you don’t believe it’s on tight enough only use a wrench for 1/2 turn. Also some aluminum foil around the headed pipe will stop the oil from the oil filter leaking on it. I commend you for taking the initiative to do it yourself 🙂. Finally…. I love the videos and content you put out. Keep up the good work!!! Many of us are watching regularly!!!
Ah yes! I wish I knew about the tinfoil trick at the start!
Saffy. Me school teachers always said: RTFM. In the manual you can find so much how to do every thing on you bike. I enjoy you doing it. I hate the time it always cost me... i always think it is a hours job and it is never a job with in the hour... LOL