Bike servicing - GSXR-750

[Prophet]

I have a 2001 GSXR-750 which I've not used more than a handful of times over the past two years. While it's been off the road it has been on a stand so neither wheel has been in contact with the floor. The battery is in tiptop condition etc.

It's last service was around 500 miles ago which was around 2 years ago! It's done a little over 5K miles in total.

I want to get out on it a lot more this year. Insurance will be done ASAP as wil tax. It's MOT'd until July.

My question is this. I can't get it in for a service for another Month mainly due to all the local places being booked up. I'm I risking anything by riding it without it having a service before riding it any distance?

I've been quoted £250 for a 'full' service. I usually do oil and filter myself but I'm feeling old and can't be bothered this time. Does that sound about right for a comprehensive service?

 

[Prophet]

£250 sounds good for a full service, id ask what that entails though lol, if its just oil filter, oil and spark plus then no do it yourself

Personally I would change the oil and filter myself before riding it, you cant be feeling that old! c'mon it takes 15 minuits tops on a gsxr!

They said 'everything' but I do need to check!

I guess I could do the oil and filter lol. I've got both items sitting in my garage!

If it's nice at the weekend I'll dive in.

 

[Prophet]

if it's not done ought it doesn't need servicing - just ride it.

oil lasts, and spark plugs etc haven't been used, it's not been ridden so filters clean, tyres can last a year or 2 standing and just take it easy to rescrub them back in again then they're fine.

I didn't know if it needed any adjustments. My old CBR needed the shims doing at 16K. I know it's only done 5K but wanted to ask the question.