The most expensive servicing? - SV650.org

tigersaw · 14-02-07, 11:06 AM

Thought I'd keep the book stamped up for the warrentee, so I took my trailbike in for its first annual minor service. Now changing the oil on a trailbike is possibly as easy as it gets, a one spanner job in Haynes terms.

So, for changing the engine oil, checking the tyre pressure, overlubing the chain with what looks like waste oil, and adding 7 miles onto the clock, what do you reckon?

Now my mental calculator says 'bet I get charged a whole hours labour for that'
My bill says two hours, enviromental, workshop, top price oil, etc etc (plus VAT), that'll be £134 sir.

Puts my cambelt and guides change on car (a big job) at £190 (inc parts) into perspective. I might even smile when I pay car serviceing charges from now on.

14-02-07, 11:14 AM

WTF?

Skip · 14-02-07, 11:59 AM

My Z750 is almost due its first service at 4000 miles - apparently all they are going to do is "check" the brakes - thats it, not even an oil change! This is taken from the horses mouth that is the Kawasaki Service Manual - bet I get charged over £100 for the privelidge too...

14-02-07, 01:02 PM

My last service on my car (50,000 mile Honda Accord) which also included the replacement of the rear disks and pads (I couldn't get the calipers off

)
Cost me £585

14-02-07, 01:10 PM

Just had the 24,000ml service on my Triumph Daytona, Just a shade over £650.00

14-02-07, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss

Just had the 24,000ml service on my Triumph Daytona, Just a shade over £650.00

'kin ell! I'm glad I did most of mine myself, and got a local guy to mess with the engine internals.

Dan

14-02-07, 01:27 PM

Just be glad you don't own a Ducati cos none of you have come close to the amount i was charged for my last service and the bikes only done 3000 miles.

14-02-07, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e.d.

Just be glad you don't own a Ducati cos none of you have come close to the amount i was charged for my last service and the bikes only done 3000 miles.

Go on e.d. give us a hint, I've been crying everyday since I pay for my last one, it'd be nice to know that there is someone elese out there which can understand this pain

14-02-07, 02:12 PM

The last service I took my ZX in for was 16 000 miles - £790 - thanks and good night. It did include chain & sprockets, back tyre & valves but still

I now do everything myself

14-02-07, 02:21 PM

Ah, that's better a pain shared is a pain halfed!

14-02-07, 11:06 AM	#1
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	The most expensive servicing? Thought I'd keep the book stamped up for the warrentee, so I took my trailbike in for its first annual minor service. Now changing the oil on a trailbike is possibly as easy as it gets, a one spanner job in Haynes terms. So, for changing the engine oil, checking the tyre pressure, overlubing the chain with what looks like waste oil, and adding 7 miles onto the clock, what do you reckon? Now my mental calculator says 'bet I get charged a whole hours labour for that' My bill says two hours, enviromental, workshop, top price oil, etc etc (plus VAT), that'll be £134 sir. Puts my cambelt and guides change on car (a big job) at £190 (inc parts) into perspective. I might even smile when I pay car serviceing charges from now on.

14-02-07, 11:59 AM	#3
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	My Z750 is almost due its first service at 4000 miles - apparently all they are going to do is "check" the brakes - thats it, not even an oil change! This is taken from the horses mouth that is the Kawasaki Service Manual - bet I get charged over £100 for the privelidge too... __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

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14-02-07, 01:02 PM	#4
tricky Guest Posts: n/a	My last service on my car (50,000 mile Honda Accord) which also included the replacement of the rear disks and pads (I couldn't get the calipers off ) Cost me £585

14-02-07, 01:10 PM	#5
Swiss Guest Posts: n/a	Just had the 24,000ml service on my Triumph Daytona, Just a shade over £650.00

14-02-07, 01:27 PM	#7
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	Just be glad you don't own a Ducati cos none of you have come close to the amount i was charged for my last service and the bikes only done 3000 miles.

14-02-07, 02:12 PM	#9
Scooby Drew Guest Posts: n/a	The last service I took my ZX in for was 16 000 miles - £790 - thanks and good night. It did include chain & sprockets, back tyre & valves but still I now do everything myself

14-02-07, 02:21 PM	#10
Swiss Guest Posts: n/a	Ah, that's better a pain shared is a pain halfed!