View Full Version : Some 6K service questions?
dave01
06-15-2010, 06:42 AM
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
06-15-2010, 07:03 AM
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
:dontknow:
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
06-15-2010, 07:15 AM
Thanks Bob, I feel the 6K valve check is excessive and unnecessary, but wanted the advice of other ryders. Thanks again, Dave
effgjamis
06-15-2010, 10:38 AM
got a question.
If you have the valves checked and they need adjustment, how long does it take to get the shims?
dave01
06-15-2010, 10:48 AM
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
06-15-2010, 01:58 PM
My dealer says valves should go for 20K miles. Also posted on another thread.
dave01
06-16-2010, 06:13 PM
6K service done, headlight adjuster replaced, Spyder is ready to go to NC till Chicago. WooHoo, twisties, here I come.
boborgera
06-16-2010, 07:32 PM
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?:dontknow:
jabba11
06-16-2010, 07:50 PM
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.:chat:
boborgera
06-16-2010, 08:31 PM
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.:chat:
:agree:
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
06-16-2010, 08:50 PM
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.
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