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Message started by bikingb on 07/17/06 at 07:00:27

Title: 2000 mile service ?
Post by bikingb on 07/17/06 at 07:00:27

When I had my 600 mile servicing at the dealership they said come back at 1200 and 2000 miles. The 1200 was just an oil change. I did that. I can't figure out what they will do at 2000 miles. I looked in the service manual and can't really find anything other than an oil change until 4000 miles.

Words of wisdom anyone? Thanks.

Title: Re: 2000 mile service ?
Post by Al_ironman on 07/17/06 at 07:29:35

Dealers love $$$$$$$$$$$ or maybe they like having you around the store.
Really; unless you suspect a problem I would not listen to everything the dealer tells you. I see no reason why a bike should be in the shop every 6 or 800 miles?

Title: Re: 2000 mile service ?
Post by azjay on 07/17/06 at 08:04:26

not that dealers prey on women, they probably just want to make sure you're well taken care of. ;)

Title: Re: 2000 mile service ?
Post by MacAttack on 07/17/06 at 09:32:36

Some forums will tell you (I am too polite)"RTFM." If you follow the service recommendations of the manual, you will be just fine. That's why they were written.
Dealerships, car and otherwise, are in business to make money, and service is a huge profit center. Car dealers used to routinely give their customers long lists of service requirements, with tiny print indicating these were "dealer-recommended services." Carmakers play into this with statements like " your dealer may have additional service recommendations based on local conditions."

Perform the services listed in the manual, and you will be fine. Demonstrate ignorance of the subject matter to the dealership service "advisor," and you may go for a ride - and not on your bike."
cheers! ;D Mac

Title: Re: 2000 mile service ?
Post by bikingb on 07/18/06 at 18:30:20

That sounds like a plan

Thanks all.