$150.00 for 4K service? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

suzuki joe · 06-05-2006, 10:50 PM

As near as I can tell, the 4K service is an oil change and make sure everything is tightened up.

For $150.00?

As they say in the show... Deal, or no deal?

BTW: The bike is a 2006 C50.

kyro2000 · 06-06-2006, 01:02 AM

If you are comfortable checking the bike over yourself and have friend or two that can check it over with you I would say no deal.

That being said, on my first bike I let the dealership do everything. I paid a ton for it, but I just didn't know a thing. I'm still learning as we all do. But the more you learn the more you can save.

Do you still have your owners manuel? Most mauels today make maitance very easy to understand and can walk you through the 4k service.

BigD · 06-06-2006, 01:23 AM

On a new bike I let the dealership do the service during the warranty period just to insure there isn't any dispute should something go wrong with the bike.
Then I double check everything on a regular basis. After the warranty expires I do it myself.
If you do it yourself keep all the receipts and detailed records.
Deal or no deal... It is up to you.

kyro2000 · 06-06-2006, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigD

On a new bike I let the dealership do the service during the warranty period just to insure there isn't any dispute should something go wrong with the bike.
Then I double check everything on a regular basis. After the warranty expires I do it myself.
If you do it yourself keep all the receipts and detailed records.

Very good advice!
Keeping receipts and detailed records is amazing information to have when the day come that you may want to trade or sell your bike.

Rockhead · 06-06-2006, 11:17 AM

Take care of the service yourself and save some money, It costs me $25 to take care of the oil and filter myself. The dealership just wants your money and wont go over every bolt.

tlwisner · 06-06-2006, 11:22 AM

The only thing I won't do is the valve adjustment - but my dealer does it for $50 so I'm not inclined to learn how...

The oil change is easier than a doing a car, $14 for oil and $10 for a filter since I use the $$$ fancy stuff. At 4000, you aren't replacing plugs, air filter, or doing a valve adjustment. $150 seems a bit high.

I should open a bike oil change garage!

Fishpart · 06-06-2006, 12:21 PM

Do it yourself, plugs need changed around 5,000 miles, easy to do yourself.

92Notch · 06-06-2006, 04:10 PM

You should pay them $250 for the privilege of having them work on your bike.

06-05-2006, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
suzuki joe Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 63	$150.00 for 4K service? As near as I can tell, the 4K service is an oil change and make sure everything is tightened up. For $150.00? As they say in the show... Deal, or no deal? BTW: The bike is a 2006 C50.

06-06-2006, 01:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
kyro2000 Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 532	If you are comfortable checking the bike over yourself and have friend or two that can check it over with you I would say no deal. That being said, on my first bike I let the dealership do everything. I paid a ton for it, but I just didn't know a thing. I'm still learning as we all do. But the more you learn the more you can save. Do you still have your owners manuel? Most mauels today make maitance very easy to understand and can walk you through the 4k service. __________________ RIP - Arlen, Ross, and Dad. 6/22/02 --------------- --------------- Don’t tell me about disappointment! I’m a Chicago Cubs fan!

06-06-2006, 01:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigD Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 05" Honda ST1300 Location: Rio Vista, CA Posts: 326	On a new bike I let the dealership do the service during the warranty period just to insure there isn't any dispute should something go wrong with the bike. Then I double check everything on a regular basis. After the warranty expires I do it myself. If you do it yourself keep all the receipts and detailed records. Deal or no deal... It is up to you. __________________ Happy Trails.

06-06-2006, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	The only thing I won't do is the valve adjustment - but my dealer does it for $50 so I'm not inclined to learn how... The oil change is easier than a doing a car, $14 for oil and $10 for a filter since I use the $$$ fancy stuff. At 4000, you aren't replacing plugs, air filter, or doing a valve adjustment. $150 seems a bit high. I should open a bike oil change garage! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 06-06-2006 at 01:04 PM.

06-06-2006, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	You should pay them $250 for the privilege of having them work on your bike. __________________

06-06-2006, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	Take care of the service yourself and save some money, It costs me $25 to take care of the oil and filter myself. The dealership just wants your money and wont go over every bolt.

06-06-2006, 12:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fishpart Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Electa Glide Location: York, Pa Posts: 783	Do it yourself, plugs need changed around 5,000 miles, easy to do yourself.

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