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Originally Posted by Norway
This was interesting, i think.
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I had my 250 serviced in August '16.
The engine oil and filter were changed.
Spark plugs were changed.
The air filter was changed.
The bike also got a new rear tire.
Oil, filter and plugs add up to a total of 1.1 hours according to the list above.
The changing of the rear tire and probably some minor checks were performed. On the bill it said 4.1 hours. Including parts this cost 6963 NOK, which (depending on the exchange rate) equals more than 800 USD.
(No valve inspection or adjustment, and no work on carbs included [FI-bike])
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In 2014 I had a similar service, but with a valve check (no adjustments),
but no change of tires. I paid for 6.5 hours of work, and the receipt says
8105 NOK (950-1000 USD).
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If the standard maintenance overview above, including estimated no. of hours reflect what should be expected, it seems like the bike shop
worked very slow, or had me pay too much..
(I had the bike serviced in Trondheim, Norway).
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Update regarding the same bike:
Almost 43 000 miles / 69 000 km now. I have had the bike regularly serviced
according to schedule. The only unforeseen problems were 4 or 5 leakages in the front fork, which were all cured by the SealMate tool. The fuel light was erronous for a short period of time, but "self healed", it seems..
I am the only owner, and impressed by the Ninja 250. I have ridden it in many kinds of weather, even snow. It keeps it's finish relatively well, still. Bought it new at AB Motor in Trondheim, Norway, in February 2012.