8000 Mile Service

[BKP]

Does anyone find this (8000 miles) to be a useful service?

It's just *checking* for the most part, other than spark plug replacement (which isn't rocket science). And, frankly I think I can get a few thousand more miles out of my plugs.

Expensive service for 'taking a look.'

Thoughts?

 

[Marthy]

Does anyone find this (8000 miles) to be a useful service?

It's just *checking* for the most part, other than spark plug replacement (which isn't rocket science). And, frankly I think I can get a few thousand more miles out of my plugs.

Expensive service for 'taking a look.'

Thoughts?

Oil and Plugs is fine. Just make sure the rest of the bike doesn't fall apart! LOL No worry until 25k with your valve check... and still.

Talking about plugs... 38-25=13K... Oups! I'll go get some today... ! Last time I changed them was for the Laconia trip last year.

 

[dart1963]

best reason to check plugs, look for fouling or other issues... they are platinum plugs, so they should last a long time...

you also don't want them seizing in there, so if you remove them, do put antiseize back on them. Apparently, from the factory, the plugs have some sort of antisieze already, so first change you don't need it.


http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/tb-0630111antisieze.pdf

 

[BKP]

Thanks. One of the dealer service managers was bold enough to tell my why bother... as long as I'm doing my oil/filter religiously, *nothing* needs to be swapped until 16k.

 

[Anthony]

My thought is that it is a waste. However, whether the plugs are good or bad, at 8k miles I would think that newer plugs would be a benefit.

 

[abyss1406]

Im about to do my 8000 service 700 miles late but hey. Full syn, and platinum plugs should hold out for that duration of lapsed time, and besides ive seen worse.

 

[arse]

I just had mine done for 223 dollars. After looking at the checklist I wish I hadn't.

 

[Ivan_13]

Hey guys, this fz6r is my first bike, and I'm only a few hundred miles from reaching that 8k mile service. I'm not too savvy on bikes yet, but what you guys are saying is that I should be alright with just an cable lube, & oil/filter/spark plug change?

 

[MNGreg]

Hey guys, this fz6r is my first bike, and I'm only a few hundred miles from reaching that 8k mile service. I'm not too savvy on bikes yet, but what you guys are saying is that I should be alright with just an cable lube, & oil/filter/spark plug change?

I would do your own Oil/Filter and Spark Plug change and check the chain slack. Then maybe bring it to a shop for the rest of the "inspection" if you want and have them double check your chain so you know if done right. I did this and my 8k only cost me like $23.

 

[Anthony]

I just had mine done for 223 dollars. After looking at the checklist I wish I hadn't.

LOL, what all does the check list say?

 

[Ivan_13]

I would do your own Oil/Filter and Spark Plug change and check the chain slack. Then maybe bring it to a shop for the rest of the "inspection" if you want and have them double check your chain so you know if done right. I did this and my 8k only cost me like $23.

That's what I was planning to do, plus the lubing of the cables. Would the rest of the inspection really cost around $20-30??? I feel like they would try and over charge me here in so cal.

 

[arse]

Yea most shops will always charge and hour minimum. I can post the items covered on the service when I'm home later tonight. Like I said I wish I had not done it, it's not much.

 

[Ivan_13]

Yea most shops will always charge and hour minimum. I can post the items covered on the service when I'm home later tonight. Like I said I wish I had not done it, it's not much.

Bump! Finally reached 8k today..:Flash:

 

[Sparkxx1]

I just reached 8k miles but since my bike is 2 years old now, I'm going to make sure to do the whole thing. My bike needs some TLC in my opinion =D

 

[BKP]

Well... about to hit 10k. Never did the 8k service. Been changing the oil/filter religiously at 3k intervals (I know with full synth, you can go further, but, I tend to ride it hard, and the extra 1k or 2k doesn't matter to me); been lubing with the EZ Glide kit (makes it *very* easy, but may switch to Dri-Slide); and been doing the chain tensioning since the last tire change, they left *no* slack.

Power seems great, no missing, no choppiness. If anything, it seems smoother, pulls like a tractor, and hums. So, perhaps I'll take on the plug change around 12k (and probably change out the chain and sprockets then with the new group buy kit; or punk out, and just have the dealer install the new plugs/chain/sprockets at 12k).

And, let them do valves, fluids, full service at 16k...

 

[Ivan_13]

So I'm doing the spark plug change, steel lines front and rear, brake fluid, brake pads, engine oil/filter, cable lubing, and chain slack adjustments. Did I leave anything out?

 

[dart1963]

Take both fairings off... seats off... and visually look for missing/loose bolts... if any were loose, chances are they are gone though after riding that much... but some are wedged in and wouldn't nescessarily just fall out.

The whole inspection is listed in the owners manual.... but what you have listed and this is about it.

So I'm doing the spark plug change, steel lines front and rear, brake fluid, brake pads, engine oil/filter, cable lubing, and chain slack adjustments. Did I leave anything out?

 

[Ivan_13]

I would do your own Oil/Filter and Spark Plug change and check the chain slack. Then maybe bring it to a shop for the rest of the "inspection" if you want and have them double check your chain so you know if done right. I did this and my 8k only cost me like $23.

So when I go to the shop, how exactly would I ask for this? I want to seem like I know what I'm talking about. When in reality, I pretty much don't.
The last thing I want is to get ripped off by some jerk mechanic..

 

[buzzbomb]

So when I go to the shop, how exactly would I ask for this? I want to seem like I know what I'm talking about. When in reality, I pretty much don't.
The last thing I want is to get ripped off by some jerk mechanic..

My first thought on this whole thread is "You can do it." Upon second and third thought. Not everyone can turn a wrench, and do so comfortably enough to be confident in their maintenance.

So I've thought about your question. Here is how I would tackle it:

You've a maintenance interval coming up. You're aware of it, that means you are not stupid. Read what the manual says should be done at that interval.

Call your bike shop. Tell them your at a maintenance interval and this what you expect should be done. Get a quote.

Then call another. And another. Let each know that you are calling other places to get a quote. Then DO IT AGAIN. The prices might drop. It's worth a shot.

Then go with the shop that has the best rep. NOT the best price. With any luck, they might be the same, after you go through the above steps.

Just my 2c.

 

[Ivan_13]

My first thought on this whole thread is "You can do it." Upon second and third thought. Not everyone can turn a wrench, and do so comfortably enough to be confident in their maintenance.

So I've thought about your question. Here is how I would tackle it:

You've a maintenance interval coming up. You're aware of it, that means you are not stupid. Read what the manual says should be done at that interval.

Call your bike shop. Tell them your at a maintenance interval and this what you expect should be done. Get a quote.

Then call another. And another. Let each know that you are calling other places to get a quote. Then DO IT AGAIN. The prices might drop. It's worth a shot.

Then go with the shop that has the best rep. NOT the best price. With any luck, they might be the same, after you go through the above steps.

Just my 2c.

I'm doing the spark plug change, steel lines front and rear, brake fluid, brake pads, engine oil/filter, cable lubing, and chain slack adjustments. I was referring to the other things, that require formal mechanical education.haha But yeah, those last few paragraphs sum it up quite nicely, I will start calling shops first thing in the morning.