Some 6K service questions?

[dave01]

Have any of you declined the valve check?
How about an average cost for the total service.

I need to get mine in before Chitown but am at the mercy of my local dealer...LOL

[boborgera]

Have any of you declined the valve check?
How about an average cost for the total service.

I need to get mine in before Chitown but am at the mercy of my local dealer...LOL

12 thousand + miles on my 08 GS never checked the valves, Don't know what the cost for service would be, I've never brought it in. I just change oil and filter myself. That runs me about 75 dollars for oil and filter.

[dave01]

Thanks Bob, I feel the 6K valve check is excessive and unnecessary, but wanted the advice of other ryders. Thanks again, Dave

[effgjamis]

got a question.
If you have the valves checked and they need adjustment, how long does it take to get the shims?

[dave01]

got a question.
If you have the valves checked and they need adjustment, how long does it take to get the shims?

Lets see, its only 5 miles to Docs house...LOL

[ARtraveler]

My dealer says valves should go for 20K miles. Also posted on another thread.

[dave01]

6K service done, headlight adjuster replaced, Spyder is ready to go to NC till Chicago. WooHoo, twisties, here I come.

[boborgera]

got a question.
If you have the valves checked and they need adjustment, how long does it take to get the shims?

I think Honda shims will work? [GW1500 ??] Read that a while ago on this Forum, Lamonster might have mentioned it?

[jabba11]

I just did the 6000 mile service myself and did not take it in to have the valves checked. I may at 20-24k miles especially if the bike becomes hard to start or turn over etc. I am not sure what that may do to our warranties fi there is an issue but its a chance I and I beleive most are willing to take.

[boborgera]

I just did the 6000 mile service myself and did not take it in to have the valves checked. I may at 20-24k miles especially if the bike becomes hard to start or turn over etc. I am not sure what that may do to our warranties fi there is an issue but its a chance I and I beleive most are willing to take.

Same here. = They [brp] weren't sure how many miles the valves would stay in adjustment,
So they just figured use an overkill check schedule.
And let the owners [us] figure it out for them.
P/S I'm passed the warranty now, I have the Spyder over two years now.

[dave01]

I was told today if you dont have proof that the 6K service, along with valve check was done and you have a valve issue, you are on your own. I had mine checked today and all were within spec.