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**Dan85** · 10-12-2007, 09:52am

whos had their first service on there 08? how much was it?

10-12-2007, 10:33am

Mine only done 730kms so far but should be ready for 1,000km service early next week.

Not sure what fist service will cost but out of interest - I dropped the oil and replaced the filter at 200kms and it cost $133.00.

Why don't the bike companies do the first service free like cars?

10-12-2007, 11:05am

Need_Speed Wrote:Mine only done 730kms so far but should be ready for 1,000km service early next week.

Not sure what fist service will cost but out of interest - I dropped the oil and replaced the filter at 200kms and it cost $133.00.

Why don't the bike companies do the first service free like cars?

they do, you have to ask for this when you buy your bike. ( before you decide on it at the dealer) :)
if you dont ask, they will not give it away.

Jes

**Dan85** · 10-12-2007, 11:23am

well it looks like first service will be about $260 or so im told

**jas1340** · 10-12-2007, 11:24am

I got mine done for $189.00

**larra** · 10-12-2007, 02:07pm

Mine was $257.00

10-12-2007, 03:09pm

I've been quoted $340 and about 3 1/2 hours work. Oil change, check tolerances, etc. I would like to know what was done in the service from those who have had it done, so I can question my dealer if it seems wrong.

**jas1340** · 10-12-2007, 05:38pm

From the reciept;

"replaced engine oil and oil filter, cleaned air filter, lubed levers, adjusted cables, lubed and adjusted chain. Checked lights tyres, battery, brakes and fluid levels. Road tested and washed"

Parts;

Oil, filter, gasket and sundries.

**larra** · (This post was last modified: 10-12-2007, 06:20pm by larra.)

Simo Wrote:I've been quoted $340 and about 3 1/2 hours work. Oil change, check tolerances, etc. I would like to know what was done in the service from those who have had it done, so I can question my dealer if it seems wrong.

Oil& filter
Balanced throttle bodies
set throttle position sensor,chain lubed, adjusted
all pivots,
wheel&steering head bearings
lube,check cables
check torque on bolts
grease lever pivots
inspect air filter
full check over
bike washed

**BUSGO** · 10-12-2007, 05:49pm

I have to ask.

If they are doing all this at the first service, what are they doing on the Pre Delivery check?
Most of that stuff should be done before you ride it away in my opinion.

1st service should be no more than the oil and filter change and a once over of the bike to make sure there is nothing loose and all the globes are working.

I'm picking my K8 up this week and will quiz the dealer about PD AND 1st service.

**Redgum** · 10-12-2007, 08:13pm

BUSGO Wrote:I have to ask.

If they are doing all this at the first service, what are they doing on the Pre Delivery check?
Most of that stuff should be done before you ride it away in my opinion.

1st service should be no more than the oil and filter change and a once over of the bike to make sure there is nothing loose and all the globes are working.

I'm picking my K8 up this week and will quiz the dealer about PD AND 1st service.

This is what I got on the weekend for $192.10.

Oil and filter change and the once over, no mention on docket of cable adjustment or anything else.

That's all that's listed in the Owners manual, inspect a few things and change the oil.

Spoke to the mechanic when I picked it up and felt confident he had a good look over it, but didn't adjust anything.

I doubt anything on mine needed adjusting, it's going well enough to earn a 130 k ticket on the way home this arvo.

**mechanx** · (This post was last modified: 10-12-2007, 08:56pm by mechanx.)

those bike shops are f*&^ing you dry, I'd at least use lube on you?

**TheShredder** · 10-12-2007, 10:38pm

Simo Wrote:I've been quoted $340 and about 3 1/2 hours work. Oil change, check tolerances, etc. I would like to know what was done in the service from those who have had it done, so I can question my dealer if it seems wrong.

Man you need to find another dealer thats total BS. Pi_freak

Theres no tolerances that need to be checked at 1K,
oil, filter & check over thats it.
aBUSa & my self have had either free 1st services when we have bought new bikes or we did the oil & filter ourselves & were only charged $50 to have them check the bike & stamp the log book for the 1st couple of services.

shane

11-12-2007, 01:50am

I had my done for about $19 (USD).

That's what a new OEM filter and 4 quarts of Vavoline 10-40W cost me. All work I performed myself. No way in hell anyone is touching my bike but me.

That having been said.....

I was a little surprised how many things needed adjustment or tightening. I had to adjust the chain twice the first 500 miles! And there were a number of fasteners that needed to be torqued down a little (the most alarming was the lower bolt on the right caliper - ugh!). The two RPM ranges where significant vibes raise their ugly head (~4500-ish and 6500-ish RPM) seem to contribute to loosening up a number of fasteners.

Otherwise, the initial service is a piece of cake. Don't know how your dealers Down Under take to you all doing your own work, but as long as we retain all receipts for oil, filters, etc, doing our own servicing here doesn't affect any warranty claims whatsoever.

**Speed Demon** · 11-12-2007, 07:43am

$182.95 as per service manual
all ive noticed lately is a clunk in the front that they said they couldn't find that i hear every now and then possibly from rh caliper bolt as found by warchild

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