noob Q. cost of maintanice

[GNR]

hey

i don't have a bike YET, but i am getting one

just wondering what is like the general cost of replacing parts for a CBR or NSR, (that sorta bike) compared to the cost of replaceing parts on a car

eg. for front and back brake pads, would it be cheaper than a car, to buy them? etc (just all parts compared to buyin car parts)

i know its a vague question, but i hope u get what i mean

[Jantar]

The parts that you are most likely to need to replace are tyres, chains, sprockets, etc.

Bike tyres are much more expensive than car tyres, and they only last a fraction of the time. Chains, sprockets, etc will need replacing at some stage, but the actual distance will depend on how well you keep them oiled and adjusted, the type of roads you ride etc.

Other items like brake pads, oil filters etc are much the same as a car.

[Coyote]

Replacement park lights for when you try taking them out with a pair of pliars and they break - roughly $1 each, can't remember

Reason being for taking them out was I was hopefully going to replace them with blue versions of the same bulb, but there were none like them at SuperCheap. Does anyone know where I can find them?

[Coyote]

Bike tyres are much more expensive than car tyres, and they only last a fraction of the time.

Fortunately, there's not as many, and it’s easier to dodge glass on a bike

[Jonty]

Brake discs on the otherhand for ZXR's are fricken expensive - as are brake and clutch levers (which you have to budget for at least 2 new sets living in windy wellington)

[Gremlin]

Bike tyres are much more expensive than car tyres, and they only last a fraction of the time.

I too, not yet owning a bike am interested. What would tyres roughly cost? (obviously not budget ones, tyres can save your life )

[SuperDave]

I too, not yet owning a bike am interested. What would tyres roughly cost? (obviously not budget ones, tyres can save your life )

Depends greatly on size and the quality of rubber compound such as stickier racing ones or harder commuting ones. I bought a set of tyres recently for the FXR, they are apparently the 2nd best set of sticky tyres for that size of tyre and they set me back $280 fitted.

Oh and these specific ones are only going to last about 5000kms

[GNR]

5000km, jez, spose more sticky, quicker the run out,

thanks for that, czo i have noticed when ppl advertise bikes, there is lots of , replaced, this that this that, after like 20,000 km, a car you prob wouldnt replace anything, cepte tires

[FEINT]

Rear brake pads for my CBR250RR cost $50.00 .. which is more expensive than a car because there are only a pair , where a car gets 2 pairs.

I have heard spark plugs are $25.00 each! ...

Performance coilovers for car $1900 + for 4!
Ohlins rear shock for bike $2000??? for 1...

[Two Smoker]

Rear brake pads for my CBR250RR cost $50.00 .. which is more expensive than a car because there are only a pair , where a car gets 2 pairs.

I have heard spark plugs are $25.00 each! ...

Performance coilovers for car $1900 + for 4!
Ohlins rear shock for bike $2000??? for 1...

Ohlins forks.... 4 grand hehehehe

CBR would be cheaper to maintain than a NSR, NSR will need a rebuild (piston and rings, and maybe powervalves) eventually...

Tyres, ranges... Tyres for my RG (TT900's) cost about $400 but you dont get stickier... Tyres for my ZXR400, about $590 (only going to last 3 racedays roughly) and thats at discount rate... Basically for a 250 put aside $300-$450 on tyres, and they will last about 5000kms (depending on how hard you ride)

General cost isnt too bad, oil and filter for about $55 and do it every 4000kms.. Brake pads when you can (i recommend SBS which will add up to $195 including the rear brake) but they last for a while...

dont worry about the maintainence... ive spent thousands on maintainence and havnt regretted any of it, just because of the love for riding...

[GNR]

ok, so u reckon, if i got a cbr250rr, with about 20,000 km on it, good cond

it would last for ages?, if i didnt ring it out, regular oil changes etc

... Basically for a 250 put aside 300-$450 on tyres, and they will last about 5000kms

shit, thats heaps, lol, i replace like one tire in my car about every 10,000, lol, and thats like $45 to change, haha,. but it is a budget tire

what would a medium range tire cost? approx

[Coyote]

ok, so u reckon, if i got a cbr250rr, with about 20,000 km on it, good cond

it would last for ages?, if i didnt ring it out, regular oil changes etc

Reckon it would. Keep it in a garage or bedroom so it won't rust, and it should last you many years, or stay in good condition for resale

[GNR]

well, i would keep it in a shed, and have a simple cover if at a mates house,

is flairng plasitc or fibre glass? can u fibire glass over top

[Coyote]

Fairings are plastic, and can crack fairly easily (as I have found out)

Supposedly you can plastic weld. When I get it service, I'll get the dealer to do that

As for fibreglass fairings, I've done a fair bit of research. Just fairings in New Zealand sell front, sides and front guards. Have a look on here


Show and Go in Australia also sell Fibreglass Fairings for the CBR: Top $230
Sides $265 each. Not sure about the tail fairings

And Motorcycle Wreckers in Australia sell Fibreglass replicas for 225 each, and 150 for shipping and insurance to send over here. Again, not sure about tail fairings. The guy said 825 all up, so I guess not

Haven't found anything on original replacements

[TwoSeven]

I budget about $1000 per year for each of my vehicles (excluding fuel). That works out at about $20/wk.

It includes warrent/reg/tires/chain/sprockets etc. You dont require some parts every year, but you'll find come maintenance time etc, you'll have the money saved up.