Major Service

Arinze · April 8th, 2012, 12:13 PM

Hey guys, does anyone know how much it will cost me to do the first 600 miles major maintenance on my bike?The bike is at 2k+ and I just found out that the original owner never serviced it.

CZroe · April 8th, 2012, 12:15 PM

It's not really a major service. It's mostly just an oil change. Even so, most dealers will try to get away with something like $118. Mine did.

Boom King · April 8th, 2012, 12:31 PM

It cost me $0. The 600 mile service is very easy to do yourself if you have a rear stand, tools, time and motivation. There's a DIY over in the in the tech section of the forum. It's a great way to spend the day and get to know your bike. Nothing wrong as well with going to the stealership to get it done either if you want to shell out the bucks. Just call around and get some quotes.

etiainen · April 8th, 2012, 03:09 PM

A stand is a good investment anyways.

Arinze · April 8th, 2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

It's not really a major service. It's mostly just an oil change. Even so, most dealers will try to get away with something like $118. Mine did.

some dude is charging me 150 bucks but he he has a 30 mile round trip to pick it up and drop it off. Like i mentioned, I am concerned because the previous owner never serviced it and it has like 2,400 miles on it now so i'd prefer someone with more experience to look at it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

It cost me $0. The 600 mile service is very easy to do yourself if you have a rear stand, tools, time and motivation. There's a DIY over in the in the tech section of the forum. It's a great way to spend the day and get to know your bike. Nothing wrong as well with going to the stealership to get it done either if you want to shell out the bucks. Just call around and get some quotes.

I wanted to do it myself and I will from now on but considering the fact that it has never been checked out from when it was bought, I wanted to give it to someone with more experience. I have the rear stand and the tools that came with the bike, what other tools do i need to start picking up in preparation for the next service. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by etiainen

A stand is a good investment anyways.

i know...got one already...saving for the front stand

Dano · April 8th, 2012, 07:05 PM

i wouldn't have wasted the money, just a oil change and checking some stuff. if the original dealership did their job right it will be fine.

choneofakind · April 8th, 2012, 07:13 PM

Do they not suggest that you check the valves at 600 miles?

Sigma.40 · April 8th, 2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Do they not suggest that you check the valves at 600 miles?

Every 7500 miles, I believe.

Boom King · April 8th, 2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arinze

I wanted to do it myself and I will from now on but considering the fact that it has never been checked out from when it was bought, I wanted to give it to someone with more experience. I have the rear stand and the tools that came with the bike, what other tools do i need to start picking up in preparation for the next service. Thanks

The tool kit comes with all the basics. You can add a few things to make the job easier. For instance, the screwdriver that comes with the kit is pretty much useless. Everyone should have a decent socket set in their garage. A torque wrench is highly recommended.

Alex · April 8th, 2012, 08:56 PM

/moved to new-gen tech

Arinze · April 8th, 2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

The tool kit comes with all the basics. You can add a few things to make the job easier. For instance, the screwdriver that comes with the kit is pretty much useless. Everyone should have a decent socket set in their garage. A torque wrench is highly recommended.

Yea..was planning to pick up the torque wrench tomorrow..thanks

April 8th, 2012, 12:13 PM	#1
Arinze Ceska Name: Arinze Location: GA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '11 Ninja 250r(Kami Kaze) Posts: 63	Major Service Hey guys, does anyone know how much it will cost me to do the first 600 miles major maintenance on my bike?The bike is at 2k+ and I just found out that the original owner never serviced it. __________________________________________________

April 8th, 2012, 08:56 PM	#10
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Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	It cost me $0. The 600 mile service is very easy to do yourself if you have a rear stand, tools, time and motivation. There's a DIY over in the in the tech section of the forum. It's a great way to spend the day and get to know your bike. Nothing wrong as well with going to the stealership to get it done either if you want to shell out the bucks. Just call around and get some quotes.

April 8th, 2012, 03:09 PM	#4
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April 8th, 2012, 07:05 PM	#6
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April 8th, 2012, 07:13 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Do they not suggest that you check the valves at 600 miles?