Advsplash
Registered user
Guys, a little/sanity check if you can?
I purchased a used '09 GSA last year.
Service book is as follows:
600 - August 2009
6,112 - June 2010
11,583 - July 2011
13,281 - September 2012
13,538 - June 2014
17,386 - Feb 2016
21,940 - October 2017
22,297 - November 2018
Current mileage 26k. Overdue on the service according to the OBC since November (haven't ridden it).
I contacted the dealer (independent) that I purchased the bike from for a service quote. I was told that the 24k service is a big one and the job would take ~half a day, approx. For reference I was quoted £450 Inc. I trust these guys no question there.
From my understanding, according to the Published Service Schedules I'm just failing to see what's the costly element in this service? It may well be that this is a good price. I've contacted a local motorrad dealer to quote, I'll have that tomorrow for comparison.
I had intended to have the bike serviced this year at an indy/dealer then take on the servicing myself thereafter due to current time constraints. I'm a fairly competent DIY mechanic, 9 years on and nothing to report on cars, haven't really fettled with bikes as they have always been brand new. One reason for buying the GS was for easier access to self-servicing, older bike, less worries & a desire to learn.
What are your thoughts for those amongst you that have got to this position with their bikes?
Cheers
Splash
I purchased a used '09 GSA last year.
Service book is as follows:
600 - August 2009
6,112 - June 2010
11,583 - July 2011
13,281 - September 2012
13,538 - June 2014
17,386 - Feb 2016
21,940 - October 2017
22,297 - November 2018
Current mileage 26k. Overdue on the service according to the OBC since November (haven't ridden it).
I contacted the dealer (independent) that I purchased the bike from for a service quote. I was told that the 24k service is a big one and the job would take ~half a day, approx. For reference I was quoted £450 Inc. I trust these guys no question there.
From my understanding, according to the Published Service Schedules I'm just failing to see what's the costly element in this service? It may well be that this is a good price. I've contacted a local motorrad dealer to quote, I'll have that tomorrow for comparison.
I had intended to have the bike serviced this year at an indy/dealer then take on the servicing myself thereafter due to current time constraints. I'm a fairly competent DIY mechanic, 9 years on and nothing to report on cars, haven't really fettled with bikes as they have always been brand new. One reason for buying the GS was for easier access to self-servicing, older bike, less worries & a desire to learn.
What are your thoughts for those amongst you that have got to this position with their bikes?
Cheers
Splash