How's the service at cyclespot workshop?

[10000RPM]

I feel that they just ripped me off

Just bought a second hand cbr1000rr, dropped it off for a full service

$600 for two new tyres ( I can understand that, I asked for them )

$1000 full service due to high mileage - 28000km ( Really?! A full service will cost $1000?!! )

Two days into the service, they sent me an email saying spark plugs and valve shims need to be replaced and that's another $700
( So..umm..$1000 worth of service does not include spark plugs?!! )

The guy on the phone was a bit grumpy when I questioned him, I think he was having a period. They won't call me or reply my emails.

Maybe it's just me being an idiot or has anyone else had a hard time with them?

[tigertim20]

28k is about when a major service is usually due, which would generally include valve clearances, which can be a bit pricey.

Id go in and talk to the service manager and ask for a breakdown on what exactly is covered before getting too shitty.

FWIW, I would never take my bike in and ask for a 'Service', I generally know what needs done, and ask for a quote on specific wrork, though I might tell them to cast an eye over the whole thing and let me know if they see anything else that might need attention. 'A service' is a very broad, ambiguous term and could in some instances, lead a technician to think they have free licence to do everything from replacing brake fluids coolant and oil, to replacing any rubber hoses over 5 years old etc etc etc.

Find out exactly what your money is covering.

[Crasherfromwayback]

28k is about when a major service is usually due, which would generally include valve clearances, which can be a bit pricey.



Find out exactly what your money is covering.

Aye. Some Honda's are real cunty to do shims on, and you need cerebral palsy to get into the fucking things. And as said...as for a full and detailed breakdown of the various costs.

[TheDemonLord]

I feel that they just ripped me off

Just bought a second hand cbr1000rr, dropped it off for a full service

$600 for two new tyres ( I can understand that, I asked for them )

$1000 full service due to high mileage - 28000km ( Really?! A full service will cost $1000?!! )

Two days into the service, they sent me an email saying spark plugs and valve shims need to be replaced and that's another $700
( So..umm..$1000 worth of service does not include spark plugs?!! )

The guy on the phone was a bit grumpy when I questioned him, I think he was having a period. They won't call me or reply my emails.

Maybe it's just me being an idiot or has anyone else had a hard time with them?

Did you buy the Bike off them?

FWIW - a Major service on my 'Busa is base price - $600 - and the last one (with various things that needed replacing etc.) was about $1k - I would imagine replacing the Valve shims would involve a fair amount of labour.

[10000RPM]

Thanks everyone for clearing thing up. I didn't buy the bike from them.

I would thought a Honda dealer should know the price of the spark plugs for a Honda CBR. I'm just a bit surprised that a service costs over $1000.

My mate's new Merc cost $600 for a full service at North Shore Mercedes.

Hopefully it's all worth the money.

[SVboy]

It would be interesting to see the invoice when you get it, and see what your money bought you.

[Mike.Gayner]

$1k would be about right for a major service that INCLUDED valves and spark plugs. How are they costing you a grand without getting that far in?

[10000RPM]

It would be interesting to see the invoice when you get it, and see what your money bought you.

Once I have the invoice I will post it here, so everyone can see what's included in this legendary $1700 service.

[10000RPM]

$1k would be about right for a major service that INCLUDED valves and spark plugs. How are they costing you a grand without getting that far in?

They told me $1000 includes "checking " the valves, and they weren't aware that the spark plug is $75 each which is too expensive, can't be covered by the $1000 service package. Honda dealer doesn't know what spark plugs go into a Honda cbr.

[Jin]

For $1700 you could get an awesome set of tools and diy.

[Laava]

For $1700 you could get an awesome set of tools and diy.

You're not wrong!

[AllanB]

Hang on mate - your $1700 includes $600 worth of new tyres.

Mechanical is $1100. Honda service intervals for the valves tend to be 24,000 and change from a grand is tight. Plugs due at the same change - $75 each ? Iridium but that is bloody expensive ..... wait for the invoice I guess!

Found this on Youtube ....... if he's doing it the right way what a pain in the arse!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iHTu4WFCQs

[Crasherfromwayback]

that the spark plug is $75 each which is too expensive, can't be covered by the $1000 service package. Honda dealer doesn't know what spark plugs go into a Honda cbr.

Go easy there mate. There are so many different plugs for so many different years/models, it's insane! Think yourself lucky you don't need 8 of them like I do for my ute at the same price per plug.

[Crasherfromwayback]

For $1700 you could get an awesome set of tools and diy.

Then the dealer would get way more than $1700.00 over the next 2 years...

[jellywrestler]

Think yourself lucky you don't need 8 of them like I do for my ute at the same price per plug.

ya didn't say you're a Westie Bro...