7500 mile M50 service - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

billfcp · 08-03-2008, 10:07 PM

Hiya - guess I've been riding and working a lot more than posting, though sometimes I post from 'work' when I get can get away with it, heh heh.

I've ridden for about a year now, I'm still loving this bike - though my eye does wander to the new Bandit 1250S at times.

So I've got an appointment with th' stealer for 7,500 mile service on the '07 m50..

Am I a pigeon to pay them the asked for approximately $450 for this?

I'm not that great of a mechanic, though once without any help I was able to install a hurst shifter into my '89 Mustand 5.0 (the rare notchback, NOT hatchback!). I don't have the tools anymore to do this kind of thing.

Is there anything in the recommended 7,500 service for this bike that I could tell the dealer not to bother with, save some dough? Or since I'm leaving it in their hands should I fork over the $450 and figure the bike will be A OK for a while? Thanks for insights on this!

Copronymous · 08-04-2008, 08:57 AM

That does seem a little high.
There are 2 "mandatory" replacement items: oil & spark plugs. Lots of things get inspected, but that still does seem a little high. Call another area stealer and ask what they charge.

Ray Nielsen · 08-04-2008, 10:00 AM

The valves need adjustment, which takes a lot of time. All fluids need changing too, but that's fairly simple.

After this check valve clearances will probably hold for quite a while based on my experience with an M50 over 20k Miles. I adjusted ALL valves at 600 miles, one at 7500 and checked them at 15K -- all were okay.

Ask the dealership to tighten ALL the coolant hose clamps as most will take a turn or so before being tight. Skip this and you MIGHT have a coolant down the road somewhere.

Just my two bits worth on the subject.

Ray Nielsen, in Minneapolis and going for a ride today!

gxsilver · 08-05-2008, 12:50 PM

jeas, i just got quoted at 7500 mile check up for next week at 165 plus parts (oil, filter, airfilter) so around 200 out the door....ya, i think there jacking you

jmckell · 08-05-2008, 04:09 PM

I paid $300 for my 7500 mile service, that was with parts.

Nick Mystic · 08-05-2008, 09:24 PM

I got a written quote from my dealer a few weeks ago for my 7500 mile service at $150 and that includes the valve adjustment. I was surprised because my 600 mile service was something like $260 from the same dealer.

M-50 Dave · 08-06-2008, 04:51 PM

150 including parts.

Rockyrikoko · 08-09-2008, 01:50 PM

I was quoted $250 oil and filter included at Bikers Bay Tampa

08-03-2008, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
billfcp Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 - Black Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 41	7500 mile M50 service Hiya - guess I've been riding and working a lot more than posting, though sometimes I post from 'work' when I get can get away with it, heh heh. I've ridden for about a year now, I'm still loving this bike - though my eye does wander to the new Bandit 1250S at times. So I've got an appointment with th' stealer for 7,500 mile service on the '07 m50.. Am I a pigeon to pay them the asked for approximately $450 for this? I'm not that great of a mechanic, though once without any help I was able to install a hurst shifter into my '89 Mustand 5.0 (the rare notchback, NOT hatchback!). I don't have the tools anymore to do this kind of thing. Is there anything in the recommended 7,500 service for this bike that I could tell the dealer not to bother with, save some dough? Or since I'm leaving it in their hands should I fork over the $450 and figure the bike will be A OK for a while? Thanks for insights on this! __________________ One minute at a time!

08-04-2008, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Copronymous Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 463	That does seem a little high. There are 2 "mandatory" replacement items: oil & spark plugs. Lots of things get inspected, but that still does seem a little high. Call another area stealer and ask what they charge. __________________ "He's down there right now, looking up at us." M50 Service Manual \|\| He was here just a minute ago. \|\| Don't click here (and especially HERE)

08-09-2008, 01:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rockyrikoko Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2005 Black C50 & 2006 Silver M50 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 229	I was quoted $250 oil and filter included at Bikers Bay Tampa __________________ ----------------------------------------------- *There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. -Steven Wright ----------------------------------------------- Current:* Fully de-baffledLowered 2 ½”PCIII USBDe-stickeredClear turn signal lenses (not on rear yet)Chrome tank seam trimKüryakyn hyperchargerKüryakyn wide style leversM109r mirrorsWider/taller handle barsSilverstar ultra headlightOEM highway barsPlate mount modStock seat lumpectomy mod Upcomming:* Küryakyn ISO gripsThrottle bossKewlock grip end helmet lockDe-pairSmall rear turn signals that mount to the rear fender mounts (suggestions)*A new "single rider" seat (daytripper, profiler, classic solo, stinger... dunno)

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08-04-2008, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ray Nielsen In Training Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 2005 Boulevard M50 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 146	The valves need adjustment, which takes a lot of time. All fluids need changing too, but that's fairly simple. After this check valve clearances will probably hold for quite a while based on my experience with an M50 over 20k Miles. I adjusted ALL valves at 600 miles, one at 7500 and checked them at 15K -- all were okay. Ask the dealership to tighten ALL the coolant hose clamps as most will take a turn or so before being tight. Skip this and you MIGHT have a coolant down the road somewhere. Just my two bits worth on the subject. Ray Nielsen, in Minneapolis and going for a ride today!

08-05-2008, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
gxsilver Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 47	jeas, i just got quoted at 7500 mile check up for next week at 165 plus parts (oil, filter, airfilter) so around 200 out the door....ya, i think there jacking you

08-05-2008, 04:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
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08-05-2008, 09:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nick Mystic In Training Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 Limited Edition 2007 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 131	I got a written quote from my dealer a few weeks ago for my 7500 mile service at $150 and that includes the valve adjustment. I was surprised because my 600 mile service was something like $260 from the same dealer.

08-06-2008, 04:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
M-50 Dave Newbie Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2005 M-50 Black Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5	150 including parts.

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