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Old 15-Jul-2004, 09:49   #1
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Anyone do their own servicing on the SSie bikes?

I don't really need to pay someone to tighten the chain and change the oil etc, but there are a few areas I'm not sure about - like -

are there things that are difficult to do youself, the fuel injection settings etc?

do you need any special tools?
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Old 15-Jul-2004, 10:05   #2
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Hey Steve,

I manage to do most of the usual service stuff myself, the only thing i leave to a trusty mechanic is the belts, as to the fuel inj settings thats getting done at my local dyno centre, so they can set up my power commander. :-)

p.s. got some nice, s/s scorpion cans for sale, for the 900ssie. ;-)

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Old 15-Jul-2004, 10:49   #3
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looks like time to get a manual and get my hands dirty!

If I get stuck I'll just pester my *mate, he's a bit of a whizz with engine management type thingywotzits. ( *you know who you are, and can usually be bought for a Big Mac and a doughnut)

Thanks Tont
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Old 15-Jul-2004, 11:49   #4
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You should be able to tackle most of the service yourself, but to sort the fuel injection properly, you'll need a CO meter and either a Mathesis or similar to adjust the fuelling.
The 1.5M ECU doesn't have a mechanical trimmer like the 748/9*6, but instead is a software trim.
You may be able to pull the cylinders in line with the air bleeds if your lucky though.
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Old 15-Jul-2004, 12:06   #5
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You should be able to tackle most of the service yourself, but to sort the fuel injection properly, you'll need a CO meter and either a Mathesis or similar to adjust the fuelling.
The 1.5M ECU doesn't have a mechanical trimmer like the 748/9*6, but instead is a software trim.
You may be able to pull the cylinders in line with the air bleeds if your lucky though.

err, that's one for matey boy then (it might have to be a supersized Big Mac meal with extra sides - see above)

thanks Nelly.
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Old 15-Jul-2004, 20:28   #6
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And now for the good news............

.............Haynes DONT make a manual for SSie range yet, so just remember the order everything came off,

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Old 16-Jul-2004, 14:01   #7
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"Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly...."
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Old 16-Jul-2004, 14:10   #8
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"Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly...."

If only!!!

Think I would go for the Ducati Manual rather than Haynes.
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