3,000km service?

[TorresComTW]

Hey guys

Just wondering do I need to get my bike serviced after/around first 3000k?

Also what does the technician normally do for service?

Cheers

[bsasuper]

Ring a dealer(call a couple), they will tell you what they will do, and at what cost.

[Akzle]

Ring a dealer(call a couple), they will tell you what they will do, and at what cost.

^ do this.

if it's new, it shoulda been included in the sale.

if it's second hand... as above.

[LBD]

If it is a new engine then you must do it..... most of the engine wear that generates oil contaminants happens in this period. You change the oil soon after new to remove these particle contaminants that can cause increased wear.

Also the engine may have been running on a run in oil for the first 3000km and should now be replaced with a premium oil.

[Robert Taylor]

^ do this.

if it's new, it shoulda been included in the sale.

if it's second hand... as above.

Why should it have been included in the sale? Dealers have precious little margin in new bikes as it is.

[Botany Honda]

Because it is Kiwi Biker<_<

[Gremlin]

Just wondering do I need to get my bike serviced after/around first 3000k?

Also what does the technician normally do for service?
Not familiar with your model of bike, however, it's a normal pattern that motorcycles are serviced at 1000km and then 6000km and every 6000km. However, speak to your dealer, as service schedules vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.

[FJRider]

Why should it have been included in the sale? Dealers have precious little margin in new bikes as it is.

I understood it was to be done to preserve the warranty. The conditions of warranty may vary ... if the OP was to read his copy of that/any warranty that he had on purchase of his motorcycle .... he would know for certain.

[bsasuper]

If you feel like a short ride before droping it off at a dealer, enquire about the cost from a hamilton dealer(dont know if there is one left down there),I know someone who was quoted half the cost compared to auckland

[Akzle]

If you feel like a short ride before droping it off at a dealer, enquire about the cost from a hamilton dealer(dont know if there is one left down there),I know someone who was quoted half the cost compared to auckland

yeah. auckland is full of homos. that said, georgie@/ motorbike doctors will come to you and comes recommended.

elsewise... guy at whitford. elsewise: get out of auckland.

[Subike]

Personal opinion, and personal experience. Keeway 250 ( Yamaha SVX250 Virago)
From new.
300k, Oil and filter change, removes running in oil and swarf from manufacturing, run at running in speeds. ( not exceed 3/4 revs. no laboring engine, max speed 90k)
1000k oil and filter change, ensures system is clean of any debris missed in first oil change, and or loosened from running that bit harder and faster. (Not exceed 110k, not running at constant speed on open road for long periods)
3000k Oil and filter change. The start of my 3000k regular servicing regime. ( ride it like I stole it)
Cost? filter $8, oil $45, labor cost? Nill, one of the easiest things to maintain on a bike, do it yourself.
The satisfaction that my engine is going to last for many miles without serious wear problems.
As for warranty, Had not problem with my dealer doing it myself, as I informed him I was doing it, and he honored my warranty.
One week before warranty expires (6mths), rectifier failed, (@ 6900k) he replaced it and check the bike over at no cost to me.
Never put off regular oil and filter changes, they are the life blood of your ride.

[caspernz]

Never put off regular oil and filter changes, they are the life blood of your ride.

Wise words, can second that. Personally I've always dumped the running in oil as soon as I've got a new bike home, within 100 kms on the odo from brand spanking. :yes:

Some parts guys look puzzled when you buy a couple of new filters and packs of oil before you even pick up the new ride though :facepalm:

[Robert Taylor]

I understood it was to be done to preserve the warranty. The conditions of warranty may vary ... if the OP was to read his copy of that/any warranty that he had on purchase of his motorcycle .... he would know for certain.

It has to be done by a franchised / authorised dealer to preserve the warranty. And there is no obligation to do it for free, that was my point, especially as dealer margins on bikes are largely abysmal.

[Akzle]

It has to be done by a franchised / authorised dealer to preserve the warranty. And there is no obligation to do it for free, that was my point, especially as dealer margins on bikes are largely abysmal.

do you do anything other than moan about how small dealer margins are, on KB? or is it just for me?

can i swap my old shit bike for a newer less shit bike and you pay me? :D

smile buddy. life is good.

[TorresComTW]

My bike is Yamaha R15 ~~ New bike~

[FJRider]

My bike is Yamaha R15 ~~ New bike~

It's NOT new ... it's nearing it's 3000 km service.

Read your conditions of warranty ... Then book it in to be done.

[Subike]

Its a new bike till is broke FJ,
It has not broke yet so its still new.
But you will argue that I am sure.
Agree with you FJ, book it in for that 3000k service asap, and get it done.
even if it is 200 - 300 k before 3000 k

[TorresComTW]

Okay

Thanks guys :yes:

I will book next week

[Robert Taylor]

do you do anything other than moan about how small dealer margins are, on KB? or is it just for me?

can i swap my old shit bike for a newer less shit bike and you pay me? :D

smile buddy. life is good.

Actually the converse is true. I see plenty of ( as you put it )'' moaning'' about the cost of things ( such as servicing and bike prices ) by people who have this misapprehension that being a motorcycle dealer is a land of riches.

Ive got plenty to smile about but Im not sharing in such delusions.

[gammaguy]

Actually the converse is true. I see plenty of ( as you put it )'' moaning'' about the cost of things ( such as servicing and bike prices ) by people who have this misapprehension that being a motorcycle dealer is a land of riches.

Ive got plenty to smile about but Im not sharing in such delusions.

I have been away from nz for a few years.

Since being back I am amazed at how many motorcycle dealerships have closed down or changed hands

If the dealers are all raking in the cash how come this is happening?

Clearly it is not all beer and skittles after all.

What a surprise

[Robert Taylor]

I have been away from nz for a few years.

Since being back I am amazed at how many motorcycle dealerships have closed down or changed hands

If the dealers are all raking in the cash how come this is happening?

Clearly it is not all beer and skittles after all.

What a surprise

Its not surprising and I rather think it reinforces what I have said.