MOT etc.

[daverave999]

Did consider putting this in the Workshop section but I'm not really asking how to do anything mechanical!

The MOT is due in a month on my 2011 Diversion so I want to get it tested early in case I need to do anything.
It's on about 20k miles and I've done around 2k on it since purchase. In that time I've changed the plugs, oil and filter, and brake pads. I need a new chain and sprockets as there's barely any adjustment left. I'm pretty sure the carbs need balancing too as it's a bit lumpy, difficult to start and fuel consumption has gone up.

Reckon I should take it in for MOT first and see if it passes and do the stuff myself, or just take it in to get the stuff done?

I'm not convinced it's worth buying the chain riveter if getting it fitted is a similar price, and I don't know if they'll see anything else that I've missed. Thoughts welcomed!
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[-Matt-]

I got a riveter off ebay for about 19 quid, mates got the same one and has used it on two chains without problems.

https://tinylink.net/qt4qx

IIRC C&S fitting quotes I got in Bristol were around 60 quid, so fair saving to be had if you reckon you can do it yourself.

[daverave999]

Thank you very much for the info - can't imagine the figures are going to be much different in Cardiff so I'm inclined to do it myself. I refuse to believe I can't do it, quite frankly!

I think I'll speak to them about the MOT tomorrow as it's only walking distance away. I recall there being a checklist in the back of the Haynes manual so I'll have a glance over that tomorrow morning...
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2007 Versys 650 2001 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
HT: Imagine a bike......A bike designed by way of crude polls, assembled by cretins using the finest hammers that Lidl had on offer.

[-Matt-]

https://www.motuk.com/Motorcycle_MOT_Check_list.asp
Can check most yourself against that I expect. Don't forget obvious like bulbs/reflector on plate etc.

Yeah it is relatively easy, just go slow on the riveting and have a good breaker bar ready to get the front sprocket off - lots of videos on youtube. Been needing to do mine ages, long overdue but i keep putting it off

[anthony_r6]

Undo the front sprocket bolt whilst the chain is still on.
It'll help you get it off.
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[daverave999]

Don't know what I was worried about with the MOT. Popped round earlier and they had a slot free at half one. Passed with no advisories.

Ordered chain & sprockets, chain tool and vacuum gauges but no HUGE rush to do it, though I'm sure I will. It appears to be the time to invest in a torque wrench finally though.
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2007 Versys 650 2001 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
HT: Imagine a bike......A bike designed by way of crude polls, assembled by cretins using the finest hammers that Lidl had on offer.

[anthony_r6]

I'm worried about mine as well for some reason. Don't think there is anything wrong with the bike- beyond the kick of the headlight, noisey exhaust and wheel alignment. But I always fear the worst.
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Ted : "Maybe he's agoraphobic."
Dougal : "Jack scared of fighting? I don't think so, Ted."

[GrumpyGuts]

I just had my mistress in for her MOT.

It passed but with three advisories:

1) Scorched rear brake disk

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2) Chain slightly too tight
3) Rear wheel slightly misaligned

The last two was because the chain was too loose and I was in a rush so obviously never did it properly
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