So after my first 1k km service, my local dealer, AMS, told me I should come in at 3k mi. So I did without checking the manual. When I went back and looked after being charged $150- for an oil change, I noticed it said the next service was due at 12k km. I asked the dealer about this and she said to take it in between every service for an oil change o.O. Anyone else heard this from their dealer? I think I'm just going to stick with the manual's recommended maintenance but was curious about others' experiences.
Sounds like a great way for the dealer to boost the bottom line!
Or should I say "stealer"?
A lot of people do change oil every 3 thousand miles, butt it is really not necessary with modern synthetic oils, and to pay a shop $150 to do it is not very cost effective. It is a pretty simple proceedure.
NO matter what the Service Manual says, I've done my oil/filter at least twice a year, why you ask, I spend way too much time idling in traffic . . . it's my own "scheduled maintenance" . . .
Now, being a dealer tech, I must do per the service manual but at the same time, there is an "annual service" to be done that includes oil/filter change . . .or every 12 000kms, people here wont do the 12K kms so, in order for them to 'maintain' warranty, they must come in at least once a year . . .
Quote from: Darkmonster620 on November 07, 2013, 09:29:39 AM
NO matter what the Service Manual says, I've done my oil/filter at least twice a year, why you ask, I spend way too much time idling in traffic . . . it's my own "scheduled maintenance" . . .
Now, being a dealer tech, I must do per the service manual but at the same time, there is an "annual service" to be done that includes oil/filter change . . .or every 12 000kms, people here wont do the 12K kms so, in order for them to 'maintain' warranty, they must come in at least once a year . . .
That makes sense...like 1 year or 12k km. But I put 3kmi since July. Good to know though.
If the dealer recommends you change the oil every 3K that is OK. If the dealer says or implies this is required they are wrong. $150 for just an oil change [bang]
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DIY and leave it till 6k ,,,,,,,,$150 for an oil and filter change is a ripoff ....
AMS charges $80 for a 4L jug of motul 300v, $20 for a filter. They go by the book for labor and IIRC book says half hour labor ($50).
Quote from: nickshelby500kr on November 07, 2013, 10:34:43 AM
AMS charges $80 for a 4L jug of motul 300v, $20 for a filter. They go by the book for labor and IIRC book says half hour labor ($50).
Bingo :).
Do it your self or bring your own oil and filter.. I change filters every 2nd oil change.. change oil every 3-5k miles...
Mobile one motorcycle oil from Amazon is 63 bucks a case of 6 quarts, a K&N oil filter 12.95, free shipping.
53 bucks for parts with some oil left over. It might take you a half hour your first time.
Just found a K&N filter there for just over 8 bucks.
Yeah I also found a helpful video on youtube :).
I change mine every 3k miles, sooner if I've been flogging the ole huzzy.
I use Shell Rotella T6 full synthetic. Usually costs about $20-25 for a gallon and widely available, even WalMart has it.
Mobil1 10W-40 Racing, ~3qt, ~$30 at Autozone.
K&N 153, 1, ~$12
Minutes on bonding with your bike, 20, priceless ;D
Quote from: nickshelby500kr on November 07, 2013, 10:34:43 AM
AMS charges $80 for a 4L jug of motul 300v, $20 for a filter. They go by the book for labor and IIRC book says half hour labor ($50).
Same with the dealer here; $75 for Motul, $20ish for filter and crush washer, $45 for half-hour labor. Plus taxes and disposal fees.
I use Castrol full-synth at $10/qt which works just fine. Get my filters online @ $14 each.
Can always get that forever filter posted here a while ago.. expensive but all it needs is a clean and reuse...
I want more than a tea strainer for an oil filter...........