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By *eRockDj OP Man
over a year ago
Darlington(work dl3) Barny (live dl12) |
I may sound a bit daft here bit unless you have a brand new motorbike and its having its first dealer once over, why would you take it to a garage? I mean oil changes brake pads air filters are not a hard job are they |
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By *ondonerMan
over a year ago
London / Essex borders |
Whilst you and I might be confident in doing our own servicing, and might even enjoy it.. I know of people with bikes I would trust to put a helmet on correctly, let alone mess with their brakes  |
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By *andK78Couple
over a year ago
Newport |
There's a bit more than an oil and filter change, while all my older bikes I've maintained myself something new you want done at a garage for resale purposes.
I'd certainly not buy something quite new without history, someone just dropping the oil doesn't give confidence if that's what they class as a service and maintenance. |
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By *andK78Couple
over a year ago
Newport |
This is just a basic service from Triumph for a Thruxton R
Engine and oil cooler - check for leaks
Engine oil - renew
Engine oil filter – renew
Autoscan - carry out a full Autoscan using the Triumph
diagnostic tool
Fuel system - check for leaks
Cooling system - check for leaks
Clutch cable - check function and adjust as necessary
(models fitted with a cable clutch only)
Wheels - inspect for damage
Wheel bearings - check for wear/smooth operation
Wheels - check for broken or damaged spokes and check
spoke tightness (not alloy wheels)
Tyre wear/tyre damage - check
Tyre pressures - check/adjust
Steering - check for free operation
Front and rear suspension - check for damage/leaks/smooth
operation
Headstock bearings - check/adjust
Brake pads - check wear levels
Brake master cylinders - check for fluid leaks
Brake calipers - check for fluid leaks and seized pistons
Brake fluid levels - check
Drive chain slack - check/adjust
Drive chain - wear check
Drive chain – lubricate
Lights, instruments and electrical systems - check/adjust
Instruments, chassis ECM and engine ECM - check for
latest calibration download using the Triumph diagnostic tool
Carry out all outstanding Service Bulletin and warranty work
Complete the service record book and reset the service
indicator (if fitted) |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
Near Wells |
The Majority of that can be done in minutes by almost anyone.
If I'm taking a bike for a ride that I hadn't ridden in a while I would do all that checking anyway in about 20 minutes.
Admittedly new bikes are different but the basics, tyres, oil, brakes etc are similar. |
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By *ock69erMan
over a year ago
Middle o’ Fife |
I think Scoobz has hit the nail on the head here... Warranty.
If you want to claim on the warranty one of the conditions is that the bike is... Serviced in line with manufacturers guidelines and all work is carried out by a "competent" person. Competent (in the eyes of the manufacturer) is the operative word here, so you take it to the garage.
There's nothing to stop you buying a brand new bike and doing everything yourself from day one. You'll void your warranty but hey ho, go for it.
If the bike is out of warranty and you know what you're doing then save yourself a bucketload of cash and do all the work yourself. |
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I’m relatively confident with the spanner’s and will attempt most basic servicing and maintenance jobs myself. For anything I’m not familiar with or unsure about I’ve got a couple of good (independent) motorcycle mechanics nearby that will do the work for me.
I’ve never bought a brand new or nearly new bike, so the warranty isn’t an issue for me.
Guess it depends what people are comfortable with. |
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"There’s more to a bike service than dropping the oil
Any of the newer bikes probably spend half the service time having software updated "
and woorking out what part of the fairing goes where to put it all back together...so many parts to simple fairings and screens on modern bikes |
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My older bikes, I maintain myself.
They're all low/no tech.
I have a 20 plate BMW 1250 for touring. Part of the pre-purchase decision was accepting that I'll utilise the main dealer for servicing to preserve the warranty, and once that expires, I'll take out an extended warranty. Tyres and pads I'll sort myself. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Service my own bikes and always have done. One primary reason I'd never buy a newer bike.
One thing most bikers rarely do is do but should do is a visual check every time they go out for a ride, tyres, brake/clutch, brake pads, chain, fluids etc. Takes 5 mins but it also keeps you informed as to what's happening and what needs looked at before or on your return. Keeps the bike safer you you as the rider too.
Too many just jump on and go and in 5000 miles put it in for a service. |
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By *igGs19Woman
over a year ago
Castle Douglas |
More to do with my time than mess about servicing 4 bikes. The two new ones get dealership services, the slightly older one gets local garage service. The old old old one is an ongoing project and I do all its maintenance. Rather ride it and have someone else do the dirty work for the sake of a couple hundred quid. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think Scoobz has hit the nail on the head here... Warranty.
If you want to claim on the warranty one of the conditions is that the bike is... Serviced in line with manufacturers guidelines and all work is carried out by a "competent" person. Competent (in the eyes of the manufacturer) is the operative word here, so you take it to the garage.
There's nothing to stop you buying a brand new bike and doing everything yourself from day one. You'll void your warranty but hey ho, go for it.
If the bike is out of warranty and you know what you're doing then save yourself a bucketload of cash and do all the work yourself. "
My point exactly buddy.
My older bikes i service no problem. The few bikes ive had under warranty, i have taken to the dealer.  |
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By *ock69erMan
over a year ago
Middle o’ Fife |
And... Modern bikes, like modern cars, are full of electronics and sensors. You'll probably need degree in computer science and a batch of specialist tools as well, unlike my old A10 where a box of old spanners and a screwdriver is all you need.
My big bike does 0 - 60 in 3sec and is still restricted to 186mph... I'm not fucking about with that, it's going in the garage every time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Always done everything myself (never had new bike) from basic service to full engine rebuild and I don't mean a 50cc 2 stroke. Ride an 100cc V4 for last 15yrs |
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"I may sound a bit daft here bit unless you have a brand new motorbike and its having its first dealer once over, why would you take it to a garage? I mean oil changes brake pads air filters are not a hard job are they"
That all depends on the ability of the rider. |
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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago
Near Wells |
"More to do with my time than mess about servicing 4 bikes. The two new ones get dealership services, the slightly older one gets local garage service. The old old old one is an ongoing project and I do all its maintenance. Rather ride it and have someone else do the dirty work for the sake of a couple hundred quid."
A good way of using your time is to learn about the bikes you ride, it's interesting, saves you money, enjoyable (mostly) and the feeling of pride when you've fixed your own bike. |
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