Where can I get a Honda CBR600 serviced?

[Grymyrk]

(in Auckland CBD)

My 2008 CBR600 has just passed 13,000km so I think it's time for a service. The last one was at 6000km.

I used to get my bike serviced at New Lynn honda but they are gone now. I'm living in the city and working full time so does anyone know somewhere close to the city where I can get it serviced and so I don't have to take any time off work to get it done?

[Hahn]

Get a phone book. Red baron or mt eden are probably closest.

[GOONR]

Motorcycle Doctors (http://motorcycle-doctors.co.nz/), really good prices, great work and wicked customer service.

Ohh yeah, he comes to you too.

[Grymyrk]

Get a phone book. Red baron or mt eden are probably closest.

Would they service a honda? Neither Red baron or mt eden are Honda stockists.

[Logpot]

If your keen for a Honda dealer to service it you can browse them here:

http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/dealer.asp

[Hahn]

Would they service a honda? Neither Red baron or mt eden are Honda stockists.

Give them a ring, I am sure they would. They both sell used Hondas.
They may not do the computer diagnostics; depending on what you want you may not need it.

[NewRob]

They(Mt. Eden) service any bike as long as you have ring and book them. Or you can call Motorcycle doctor and he will come to you. Cheers

[dipshit]

Give them a ring, I am sure they would. They both sell used Hondas.

Being that his bike is an 2008, it may be still under warranty so he will probably want it to be serviced at an authorised Honda dealer. (They try and scare you into believing that you must get the servicing done at an authorised dealer to keep the warranty valid)

Which is a crock of shit really. He could take it to any mechanic he wants and just keep a record and receipts of the service.

[dipshit]

My 2008 CBR600 has just passed 13,000km so I think it's time for a service.

Well if this service calls for a new air filter - then you better make sure that the dealer you choose has one in stock.

Apparently they are on backorder at the moment..!!!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/117661-K-N-filter-Yoshi-RS-5-slip-on-need-a-PC?p=1129626133#post1129626133

[SPP]

If its a NZ bike it'll probably be under warranty (2yr, unlimited ks). Warranty needs authorised Honda servicing and the local mech (Puke Honda) says they have to enter the service details online to Blue wing now so they can keep track. I'm not sure how much truth there is in that but it wouldn't surprise me.

The closest to you is Botany Honda or Cyclespot, both offer loaner bikes I think.

The 12k service is an total bike inspection and only the oil and oil filter needs to to be changed. You'll get your bike back the same day. The air filter most likely won't need changing at 12k.

[dipshit]

Warranty needs authorised Honda servicing and the local mech (Puke Honda) says they have to enter the service details online to Blue wing now so they can keep track. I'm not sure how much truth there is in that but it wouldn't surprise me.

It wouldn't surprise me either. Blue wing Honda seem to be the worst at this scam. It even had some of its customers believing that they should only use the Honda brand of oil too if they wanted to keep their warranty valid. Total bullshit.

I myself will take my bike to any mechanic I please or do the simple services myself.

[Swoop]

I used to get my bike serviced at New Lynn honda but they are gone now.
Toby was the mechanic there and is now working from home... out in Waitakere! Why get it done in town?

Toby Beadle
Auckland Motorcycle Services
Ph: 09 8351172 or 0274 456568

Good bloke. Good rates.

[Lucyloo]

Being that his bike is an 2008, it may be still under warranty so he will probably want it to be serviced at an authorised Honda dealer. (They try and scare you into believing that you must get the servicing done at an authorised dealer to keep the warranty veiled)

Which is a crock of shit really. He could take it to any mechanic he wants and just keep a record and receipts of the service.


There is a clause in the back of the owners warranty and service policy manual that states "in order to take advantage of the Honda limited warranty offered by Blue Wing Honda and to ensure that your motorcycle is only serviced by mechanics who are familiar with your motorcycle you must have the maintenance performed according to the schedule at an authorised Blue Wing Honda Dealer"
So I guess if the bike is still under warranty and you want it to remain that way then you will need to take it to Cyclespot or Botany.
L.

[SPP]

It wouldn't surprise me either. Blue wing Honda seem to be the worst at this scam. It even had some of its customers believing that they should only use the Honda brand of oil too if they wanted to keep their warranty veiled. Total bullshit.

I myself will take my bike to any mechanic I please or do the simple services myself.

Honda oil? :shifty:

[dipshit]

Honda oil?

Yes.......

[dipshit]

There is a clause in the back of the owners warranty and service policy manual that states "in order to take advantage of the Honda limited warranty offered by Blue Wing Honda and to ensure that your motorcycle is only serviced by mechanics who are familiar with your motorcycle you must have the maintenance performed according to the schedule at an authorised Blue Wing Honda Dealer"


I know the warranty and service manual says that. It's bullshit though. They are obliged to honour any manufacturing defects for a couple of years regardless of who did the servicing.

[SPP]

It even had some of its customers believing that they should only use the Honda brand of oil too if they wanted to keep their warranty... Honda oil? :shifty:... Yes.......

Yeah, I meant :shifty: as in a service dude trying to look the owner in the eye whilst claiming that.

[Lucyloo]

I know the warranty and service manual says that. It's bullshit though. They are obliged to honour any manufacturing defects for a couple of years regardless of who did the servicing.

Good luck with that.
L.

[dipshit]

Good luck with that.

It isn't about luck.

Check out the consumer guarantees act. Certain products are expected to last a certain amount of time regardless if the manufacturer states a warranty or not. Honda, Suzuki etc aren't offering a warranty out of the goodness of their heart. They have to. They cannot turn their backs on any manufacturing defects simply because you didn't use their dealer workshops for servicing. They simply want you to believe that so they can put more of your money in their pockets.

The US has been all through this in a few court rulings and the dealers over there no longer push that bullshit on its customers... http://www.wheels.ca/article/19839

Even Australia is starting to wise up to it... http://www.specialistcarcentre.com.au/ACCC.htm

And if it comes down to that over here... the dealers will not want public court rulings going against them either (and they will) which will let the cat out of the bag for everybody else.

[miloking]

Dont be a pussy and do it yourself what kind of biker are you? Cafe poser or something?

CBRs are easy to work on i have 1000RR and servicing is faster then my old bandit (apart from sparkplug change that is a pain)....