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How much are people paying for the first service? Whats involved with it?
The first service
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There is a similar thread here asking the same question. Some say it's going to be $160-$180. But I didn't read if anyone actually paid that for this bike. It seems the popular trend to do the service yourself. I think with it being a new bike, and my first bike, I want it done by the dealer. Fortunately I just remembered my dealer is covering that cost due to their almost most setting my butt on fire with that battery fiasco. Still interested to know the actual cost though.
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My steelership quoted me around 600 bucks for labour and parts. I can do the oil change buy myself with ease, but what eles do they check?
If your dealer really quoted you $600, say goodby and don't ever return. In most cases, you'll get only an oil change, but you may not even get that if you don't watch.
FWIW I was quoted $230 by the stealership.
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Easiest oil change ever. Do it yourself. My dealer quoted $150.
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From what it looks like its easier than my raptor700. I know how it adjust clutch cables and the chain which is still within spec. I can also read a service manual. Just woundering if selfservicing the bike will void any warantys?
Up until about two weeks ago, I never did an oil change on anything. It's stupid easy. I don't see why it would void the warranty.
Why do dealerships/shops charge so much anyways? Is it because many bikes have fairings? I'm trying to wrap my head around the service pricing in the motorcycle world.
Why do dealerships/shops charge so much anyways? Is it because many bikes have fairings? I'm trying to wrap my head around the service pricing in the motorcycle world.
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Thats a good idea about the reciept, thanks.
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I had my bike in for the 600 miles maintenance this weekend with actually 780 on odo,did change oil and filter myself at 600 which save me few dollars.I was there for 2 hours they go over every nuts and bolt,lube and adjusting every moving part cost me 170 that's 80 dollars an hour plus taxes,I know it sounds little high but I always get first service done by my dealer they do a good job never had a problem and keeps me in warranty in case something goes wrong .
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Definitely keep receipts to prove. No, doing your own service won't void your warranty.
I do my own work - have done so for years on more bikes than I can remember - plus friends bikes as well. The oil change is straight forward and anyone can learn how to.
For myself, I check engine mount bolts, axel nut/ axel bolt torque front and rear, pinch bolts on the forks, caliper mount bolts, chain slack & battery terminals for tightness. (Fluid levels are a pre ride check item).
Not saying all dealership service departments are bad, but... I've witnessed enough poor workmanship over the years. What's the old saying?
"If you want something done right"...
@ FZ-07 streetfighter - 600!!!!!, wow, now that's outrageous!! Do the work yourself.
I do my own work - have done so for years on more bikes than I can remember - plus friends bikes as well. The oil change is straight forward and anyone can learn how to.
For myself, I check engine mount bolts, axel nut/ axel bolt torque front and rear, pinch bolts on the forks, caliper mount bolts, chain slack & battery terminals for tightness. (Fluid levels are a pre ride check item).
Not saying all dealership service departments are bad, but... I've witnessed enough poor workmanship over the years. What's the old saying?
"If you want something done right"...
@ FZ-07 streetfighter - 600!!!!!, wow, now that's outrageous!! Do the work yourself.
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I am mechanically inclined and have maintained my raptor700 by myself for the past 5 years. From chain adjustment to valve adjustments.
For the torque specs. Can i find those in the service manual that came with the bike?
For the torque specs. Can i find those in the service manual that came with the bike?
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I have one for my raptor and its the cats ass. Is there one on the web for the FZ07?
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The Service Manual is available... just look it up on Yamaha's website: http://www.yamahapubs.com/index.do?pg=search&category=3
I just had my first service done and had the service manual thrown in on the ticket, that was I could use the $50 off a $250 service coupon that Yamaha gave me. Paid $219 after tax for the first service plus the service manual.
I just had my first service done and had the service manual thrown in on the ticket, that was I could use the $50 off a $250 service coupon that Yamaha gave me. Paid $219 after tax for the first service plus the service manual.
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