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Norway · September 20th, 2022, 02:47 PM

I bought my 250 R new in February 2012, and except two 12 month periods (2015-2016 and 2021-2022) it has been used for my daily 80 km / 55 miles commute. I have had it serviced roughly every 6000 km, according to schedule. Until now, I was told from the workshops servicing it that it never needed any valve adjustments. Now the exhaust valves had to be adjusted.
I have replaced a couple of lightbulbs and cured leaking fork seals twice, using the Sealmate tool. Apart from that, I just followed the service program, and changed tires, chain and sprockets.
I paid the 11557 NOK service bill today, included 7.25 work hours. (11557 NOK is about 1200 USD for the moment.
Now I was told that the following parts are worn, and soon ready for replacements:
* both brake rotors (just about 4 and 4.5 mm)
* clutch (plates and springs?)
* rear brake caliper (was worn and "sticking")
* rear wheel bearing
The bike has been treated well, and I'm in my fifties and finished with driving like a cartoon character and like I have eternal life.

I was surpriced to hear that the clutch is nearing the end of it's life, and that the brake rotors are this worn. Maybe that's just because I lack knowledge, and not because the workshop is hoping to grab my money from me soon asking to replace the mentioned parts..

Does this sound normal? Shouldn't a clutch normally last much longer than about 40 000 miles, for example?
Brake rotors?

Any others that would like to share their experiences?

September 20th, 2022, 02:47 PM	#1
Norway ninjette.org member Name: S n 0 r r £ Location: Stjoerdal, Norway (San Diego, CA, USA, 2015-2016 , Bielefeld, Nordrhein Westfalen,Germany 2021-'22) Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): TMZ 5.952 "Tula" 200, Ninja 250 -Special ed. '11, ZZR 1400 (ZX14), Honda CB 1100 F Super Bol D'or Posts: 143	wear and tear after 63757 km / 39617 miles I bought my 250 R new in February 2012, and except two 12 month periods (2015-2016 and 2021-2022) it has been used for my daily 80 km / 55 miles commute. I have had it serviced roughly every 6000 km, according to schedule. Until now, I was told from the workshops servicing it that it never needed any valve adjustments. Now the exhaust valves had to be adjusted. I have replaced a couple of lightbulbs and cured leaking fork seals twice, using the Sealmate tool. Apart from that, I just followed the service program, and changed tires, chain and sprockets. I paid the 11557 NOK service bill today, included 7.25 work hours. (11557 NOK is about 1200 USD for the moment. Now I was told that the following parts are worn, and soon ready for replacements: * both brake rotors (just about 4 and 4.5 mm) * clutch (plates and springs?) * rear brake caliper (was worn and "sticking") * rear wheel bearing The bike has been treated well, and I'm in my fifties and finished with driving like a cartoon character and like I have eternal life. I was surpriced to hear that the clutch is nearing the end of it's life, and that the brake rotors are this worn. Maybe that's just because I lack knowledge, and not because the workshop is hoping to grab my money from me soon asking to replace the mentioned parts.. Does this sound normal? Shouldn't a clutch normally last much longer than about 40 000 miles, for example? Brake rotors? Any others that would like to share their experiences?