pads

Does anyone know what's involved in a 5000 mile service I'm sick of paying expensive labour charges when I could probably do it myself. Is it just brake pads, oil, chain tensioning and clean and oil and bits like that or is it internal engine checks?

Thinking of upgrading my pads, know there's been discussion on this before, I've always used & been very impressed with SBS pads but never tried the HS compound (always used RS compound on track with previous bikes). Anyone put these on, & do they offer improved feel & power over standard...