5K service for a Suzuki VL250 for $450?

**Gubb** · 19th May 2010, 23:47

Originally Posted by miloking

No thanks (the generous cock offer)...also i know you were not whinging i was merely saying that you have more money than sense if you are happy to pay those prices and call it good service!

but let me guess...platinum service, has following items:

Blinker fluid flush and top up
Bearing oil replacement
(and muffler bearing replacement)
parking brake adjustment
etc.?

Yep, I also had my powerband replaced.

So there.

**nosebleed** · 20th May 2010, 00:44

Originally Posted by Gubb

Yep, I also had my powerband replaced.

So there.

Mean. for that price I'd have thought they'd only only tighten it.

**miloking** · 20th May 2010, 07:30

Originally Posted by nosebleed

Mean. for that price I'd have thought they'd only only tighten it.

Well those powerbands dont come cheap so they are only replaced when you get "diamond service" but i guess Gubb has some connections on getting such a deals....

**outlawtorn** · 21st May 2010, 16:47

Originally Posted by snake832

Hey guys,

Rang up the place where I bought my VL250 a year ago as it was due for its 5k service. The quote they gave me was $450 which covered "service + WOF". My bike is under warranty for a few years yet, so I have to use an authorized Suzuki dealer. Is what Coleman's charging me too expensive? Have I been had? Are there better alternatives?

My bike is going in tomorrow morning so who ever is trolling around - let me know.

Cheers.

Mate you will always pay through your arse for your services at Colemans, I have always had my bikes with them, and yes they are expensive, but they are thorough, professional and I get piece of mind. That being said I will now start doing my own services because my bike is going to be just over 2 years when it is due for the next service.

**Genie** · 21st May 2010, 16:51

Originally Posted by snake832

Hey guys,

Rang up the place where I bought my VL250 a year ago as it was due for its 5k service. The quote they gave me was $450 which covered "service + WOF". My bike is under warranty for a few years yet, so I have to use an authorized Suzuki dealer. Is what Coleman's charging me too expensive? Have I been had? Are there better alternatives?

My bike is going in tomorrow morning so who ever is trolling around - let me know.

Cheers.

That seems heaps considering a car can get a service for half that price but that's like comparing apples with potatoes. Your post got me thinking about how much my 6000k service will be...it's on 5920 and will be going in next week for service. In the spirit of being prepared I asked the fella how much it would cost...$150ish was the reply...ok my bike is a Ninja 250 yours is a Suzuki, I live in Nelson you live in Auckland....glad mine is cheaper than yours.

Happy riding up there.

**davereid** · 21st May 2010, 16:56

I thought it was very expensive for a simple service. If your vehicle is under warranty, getting it serviced at a franchise shop is NOT required to ensure warranty remains valid, you just have to be able to show it was serviced to manufacturers requirements. In general, if it was serviced by an M.T.A. (NZ Only) or I.A.M.E workshop (AU/NZ) to manufacturers specification, your warranty should be intact.

Out of warranty.. learn to do-it-yourself.

Maybe KB members could organise a DIY service tutorial ? I would volunteer my workshop if it helps.

**dipshit** · 21st May 2010, 17:00

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Mate you will always pay through your arse for your services at Colemans... .... That being said I will now start doing my own services because my bike is going to be just over 2 years when it is due for the next service.

2 years..? So I guess their... "you have to have your bike serviced at an authorised dealer to keep your warranty valid" bullshit line worked on you then.? No wonder they can feel they can charge what they like.

**Blew** · 21st May 2010, 17:03

Originally Posted by davereid

I thought it was very expensive for a simple service. If your vehicle is under warranty, getting it serviced at a franchise shop is NOT required to ensure warranty remains valid, you just have to e able to show it was serviced to manufacturers requirements. In general, if it was serviced by an M.T.A. (NZ Only) or I.A.M.E workshop (AU/NZ) to manufacturers specification, your warranty should be intact.

Out of warranty.. learn to do-it-yourself.

Maybe KB members could organise a DIY service tutorial ? I would volunteer my workshop if it helps.

Maybe you could price the service and list what you would do in your workshop to Manufacturers specification as well.

**dipshit** · 21st May 2010, 17:07

Originally Posted by davereid

In general, if it was serviced by an M.T.A. (NZ Only) or I.A.M.E workshop (AU/NZ) to manufacturers specification, your warranty should be intact.

The only requirement if it came down to a court dispute... is that the service was done by someone competent.

That right there excludes a couple of my local Suzuki dealer workshops.

**davereid** · 21st May 2010, 17:10

Originally Posted by Blew

Maybe you could price the service and list what you would do in your workshop to Manufacturers specification as well.

I'd certainly be happy to offer some guidelines as to doing what ever you had to do to your bike. Most of it is well within the reach of a normal motorcyclist.

**Blew** · 21st May 2010, 17:14

Just a fun link for all you self employed experts to play with over the weekend. Be good to see your results

http://www.business.govt.nz/Finance-...alculator.aspx

**Old Steve** · 21st May 2010, 19:54

I've got a 5 year old Hyosung GV250, bought it on TradeMe at just over 9,000 km. Had it delivered to my local Hyosung dealer and serviced as I wasn't sure of its passed service history. For $360 I got a 9,000 km service, a pair of motorcycle pants, some aerosol chain lube and a couple of other items from the shop. Hyosungs have services at 1k, then every 4k.

I'll be clicking over 4,000 km on the bike in just 12 weeks this weekend, so I've bought an oil filter ($28, and shit it's small!!!) and a carton of ten Total 1L synthetic 4t engine oil packs at $10 incl GST each. I'll be doing my own oil and filter change and lubes of the appropriate points.

I did have the front and rear sprockets changed and a new chain fitted at 12,000km, and had a Scottoiler fitted at the same time. That was an expense which came around a little earlier than I expected, expected but came earlier than I'd have liked. I figure I'll be ahead on the cost of the Scottoiler within 12,000 km or at least get my money back if I sell the bike.

Bottom line, I wouldn't pay $450 for a service, even on a new bike.

**outlawtorn** · 21st May 2010, 21:21

Originally Posted by dipshit

2 years..? So I guess their... "you have to have your bike serviced at an authorised dealer to keep your warranty valid" bullshit line worked on you then.? No wonder they can feel they can charge what they like.

Bullshit or not mate, I don't know the first thing about servicing a bike, so I'll leave it to the professionals. Saying that, once I can start servicing it myself, I have a few mates who have a good technical knowledge of bikes to lend me a hand.