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Offline philward

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Generic Service History File
« on: April 07, 2015, 05:26:38 PM »
Hi Guys
After the rebuild of my K2, I want to record a service history - ie, I'm just doing oil/filter/tappets/etc after first 100 miles and want to keep a record. Before I start messing around on Word designing a page for a folder (which I don't want to do as I prefer tinkering in the garage!), does anyone know of a generic type service record book that I can buy?
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Phil
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2015, 11:12:51 PM »
That's not a bad idea its all to easy to lose track of what's been done and what hasn't.
I have to look after 6 cars and 6 bikes it gets a bit much at times I changed the oil in my truck twice in one week once I wouldn't mind but it holds almost 7 litres.  ::)

Mick
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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2015, 06:48:34 AM »
Hi Phil,
That sounds v.organised. For my vehicles I simply open up their manuals within my iPad & just long-hand type what I've done - with observations - against miles / dates) on a blank page. (GoodReader App)

Works for me as the two things I want (service requirements / my history) are in the same manual.
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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2015, 07:40:59 AM »
For years I've used a simple Excel spreadsheet with columns:
Date, mileage, activity, cost, notes.

It's fascinating going back over the records looking at how much stuff cost in the past...

When I sell a bike, I just print out the relevant bit and keep going with the new bike.
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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2015, 08:33:45 AM »
I must be old fashioned  ::), I have a little red book and write down what I do to my bikes  ;) cheers Mick.

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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2015, 09:28:33 AM »
I am old fashioned too and just use a notebook. Its more flexible as some services there is more to write than on others!

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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2015, 10:50:17 AM »
I am old fashioned as well,

 if you have a Haynes or Clymer manual,find a blank page inside ,and start writing,

I just note ,month/year+ mileage ,and work done,


easy,and you never have issues with batteries,or hard discs,  -)))))
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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2015, 10:52:21 AM »
 ;D

My dayjob is as a project manager for an IT Services company...

I design websites too
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Offline philward

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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2015, 09:59:25 PM »
Just spotte all your posts - that's pretty much what I've done over the years - I have a hand written 3 year service record for a Z1B I ha in 1975 that I'm trying to pass on to the present owner (via Z1 owners club but no response yet)

I think I'll try to knock a page up on Word to write into - when I get time!

Phil
Current Bikes:-
Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

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Re: Generic Service History File
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2015, 07:25:34 PM »
Here's what I found on the back page of my workshop manual,bit of an eye opener !


Cheers

Dennis
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