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andyb
19-05-09, 08:41 AM
When people have bought a new bike is the first service normally included? Reason being I'm looking at getting a new GSXR that has a fairly good kit deal on it but theres no room for negotiation. Anyone know the rough price of a first service???

Cheers,
Andy
Luckypants
19-05-09, 08:51 AM
Do you mean the 600 mile service? I think that is normally 'free' with you just paying for parts (oil + filter). You could just call the dealer to confirm though ;)
SoulKiss
19-05-09, 08:54 AM
When people have bought a new bike is the first service normally included? Reason being I'm looking at getting a new GSXR that has a fairly good kit deal on it but theres no room for negotiation. Anyone know the rough price of a first service???

Cheers,
Andy

Ist service is usually around the 600 mile mark and usually the labour is free, you just pay for the oil and filter, so about £30 ish
fizzwheel
19-05-09, 09:41 AM
Mine was free. Parts & Labour.

First service will be at 600 miles on the GSXR, what you getting a 600 ?
SoulKiss
19-05-09, 09:49 AM
Oh and if you are insuring Fully Comp (which I assume you are) make sure you gove the Dealer an extra £300 for GAP insurance.

Came in handy with my SV.....
Luckypants
19-05-09, 10:00 AM
Oh and if you are insuring Fully Comp (which I assume you are) make sure you gove the Dealer an extra £300 for GAP insurance.

Came in handy with my SV.....

You only need gap insurance if buying on finance. It is to cover any difference between what the bike is worth and any outstanding finance.
andyb
19-05-09, 11:43 AM
Mine was free. Parts & Labour.

First service will be at 600 miles on the GSXR, what you getting a 600 ?

Fizz, where did you get yours from?
fizzwheel
19-05-09, 11:52 AM
Fizz, where did you get yours from?

V & J Suzuki in Mudford.

I dont think its normally free though, I think I got it free as I was good customer.
muffles
19-05-09, 07:08 PM
You only need gap insurance if buying on finance. It is to cover any difference between what the bike is worth and any outstanding finance.

That's probably the most common use but you can actually get a couple of other varieties, one of which you can use to cover the difference between what you paid & what you got back regardless of finance :) quite handy but I can't really say that as I never got it! :lol:
Rich
19-05-09, 08:13 PM
I got my first service free (labour only), i was told thats what suzuki do for all their new bikes!!!
Holdup
19-05-09, 10:43 PM
Some companies (I know honda have) have stopped including free first service. It will now be the dealers labour and parts that you have to pay for, 1st service should only be 1 hour, you are prob looking around the £80 - £100 mark (give or take) if this is the case. Ask them if you have to pay for the labour.

HTH
gralln9
20-05-09, 05:35 AM
haggle them for a free service
wear them down by humming and arghing they usually give in rather than lose a sale
Swin
20-05-09, 06:27 AM
Friend of mine is picking up a brand new sv650 sport this week, the dealer has thrown in front mudguard extender, rear hugger, and alarm - so they will throw in stuff to seal the deal, it would appear