Is there anything wrong with getting a service before it's due?

[Narcoda]

Question is, Is there anything wrong with getting a service done before the 6k or annual interval? Just as a check up... I am thinking of putting my bike in for a few checks , as its so far to the dealership i thought might as well get a full service done at the same time... any thoughts why this could be bad?

 

[MMC]

Question is, Is there anything wrong with getting a service done before the 6k or annual interval? Just as a check up... I am thinking of putting my bike in for a few checks , as its so far to the dealership i thought might as well get a full service done at the same time... any thoughts why this could be bad?

Only bad for your wallet!

 

[John Armstrong]

Bad for the wallet!

For those who belive in if it's working ok, don't fcuk with it would disagree.

And if you're having a "6000 mile" service why not have the annual at the same time? Servicing free for the next 6k / 12 months

 

[Narcoda]

I think the valve timing is out (or something) feels a bit grumbly and revs are misbehaving... almost got 15.5k on, cant wait until 18k... wallet is braced and ready!

 

[deaninkl]

Narcoda, nothing at all wrong technically doing a service early. As said, it would just cost you extra money in service costs if you did that as a regular habit.

On the other hand why not look upon it as a reason to use the GS, ride it 80 miles to your dealer (with an appointment) go have a nice lunch, do a bit of shopping.... then in the afternoon ride your nicely serviced GS back into those hills... just a thought.

 

[Navy Boy]

Apart from the expense already mentioned, I can't think of any particular reason not to get it done a little earlier.

Having said that another 2.5k to go does seem to be a bit premature. I usually work on the rule that anything within 1k miles of the scheduled is OK.

 

[Shep]

It would only be a problem if you forgot the re-schedule the next service then left it a couple of thousand late for that.

Shep

 

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[Steve E]

Oil,filters, plugs and valve clearances, brakepads and caliper clean - do them yourself and save a packet. Get B*W to do the throttle balance and diagnostics, plus brake fluid change, and they will still stamp your book.

Steve