Difference between service and tune-up

[liamrae]

Just wondering whats the difference between a tune-up and a service? and which one is gonna cost more? and which one is better? lol

Cheers

[vifferman]

Tune-up usually involves just the things that affect the engine's performance: plugs, valves, fueling, air supply. Service depends on mileage, and can involve almost any part of the bike, but usually an oil change at a minimum. It could be oil filter, air filter, plugs, fueling adjustment, valve clearances, chain adjust/clean/lube, tyres, bearings, levers, checking bulbs and electrics, hoses, radiator, brake/clutch fluids, brake pads, battery, tune-up, replacement of anything that's outside of service limits or unduly worn, etc etc.

[liamrae]

Cheers thats exactly wat i needed to know. so if i just bought a new bike would it be best to take it for a tune or a service?

[vifferman]

Cheers thats exactly wat i needed to know. so if i just bought a new bike would it be best to take it for a tune or a service?

If it's new (and under warranty), it has to go in for regular services, at specified service intervals, until the warranty period ends. After that, you can service it yourself, or take it somewhere other then where you bought it if you want to. If it's running badly at any time, and not due for a service (usually oil change etc.) then you can give it a tune-up to fix whatever's making it run badly.

[johnnyflash]

Cheers thats exactly wat i needed to know. so if i just bought a new bike would it be best to take it for a tune or a service?

Unless you have good documented evidence of Professional bike servicing from the previous owner its always good on a bike new to you, to get a full service, so you know its up to scratch and have a good starting point to your service history, it also means you catch any of those little preventative maintenance jobs that could save you bigger money in the future. It pays to look after your investment.

[vifferman]

Good point, Mr Johnnyflash.

[The Lone Rider]

Unless you have good documented evidence of Professional bike servicing from the previous owner its always good on a bike new to you, to get a full service, so you know its up to scratch and have a good starting point to your service history, it also means you catch any of those little preventative maintenance jobs that could save you bigger money in the future. It pays to look after your investment.

+1 for that.

My new bike I popped the lid off (so to speak) and found the wiring a mess, the coolant container empty, plugs black as Chef's ass and the chain dry dry dry!

[Roj]

Just wondering whats the difference between a tune-up and a service? and which one is gonna cost more? and which one is better? lol

Cheers

Generally speaking, you can request work to be done and get an estimate of the cost, a "service" can be as simple as an oil & filter change, through to a thorough going over of all critical areas such as chain, tyres, wheel & sterring head bearings etc, can become a long list and quite expensive, a tune up can cover, carbs, air filter, valve timing and clearances, spark plugs and any engine performance related areas, depending on the bike.

the cost will mainly be based on the time taken, which will vary depending on the work, as for which is better, it is difficult to say as they really are 2 differing areas of the bike

if the bike is brand new, then the "service" is needed for the warranty, if it is a second hand bike that is new to you, getting a full service as mentioned earlier is a good idea, talk to the shop (or whoever is doing the work) discuss any questions you may have and ask for an estimate to get the bike checked over if you don't have the skills or experiense to do the basic maintenance yourself.

then of course, it is s good idea to learn all the basic maintenance for yourself

[_intense_]

Unless you have good documented evidence of Professional bike servicing from the previous owner its always good on a bike new to you, to get a full service, so you know its up to scratch and have a good starting point to your service history, it also means you catch any of those little preventative maintenance jobs that could save you bigger money in the future. It pays to look after your investment.

solid advice, have done this twice myself now, no regrets its peace of mind.