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It may be,
But I find it hard to believe that at the 1000 mile service, they are going
to check tread depth (other than eye ball it) check brake pads and rotors
(again other than by eyeball)
and unless you complained of some driveability issue hook up a scan tool.
Like I said it could be, but I doubt many do (dealers).
Other than the scan tool, I can go around my bike and do everything you mentioned
in 2 hours or less.
starting with the bike up on the jack. I am experienced, and I know my bike (01).
dealer gets my warranty and some insurance work, but all maintenance I do myself.
It's faster, less cash out of box and I know it's right.
but again just my .02
But I find it hard to believe that at the 1000 mile service, they are going
to check tread depth (other than eye ball it) check brake pads and rotors
(again other than by eyeball)
and unless you complained of some driveability issue hook up a scan tool.
Like I said it could be, but I doubt many do (dealers).
Other than the scan tool, I can go around my bike and do everything you mentioned
in 2 hours or less.
starting with the bike up on the jack. I am experienced, and I know my bike (01).
dealer gets my warranty and some insurance work, but all maintenance I do myself.
It's faster, less cash out of box and I know it's right.
but again just my .02
ORIGINAL: Rhubarb
When I get my service done (yes I pay for it), I always stay and watch everything.
It takes an experienced guy about 2 hours to do the work, plus about 15 minutes for a test ride, and 30 minutes to wash it.
They do a lot more than has been mentioned.
Even just checking stuff takes time.
Tread depth, tire pressure, tire condition on lift, brake pad thickness, rotor thickness and condition, check and adjust spokes if needed, belt deflection, brake fluid levels, electical system, clean battery terminals, check whatever they check (I assume engine codes) with a scan tool, fallaway, lube steering head, clean and lube kickstand spring, clean throttle body, wash/dry/oil my K&N filter, clean any dripped oil from frame, of course all 3 oils, filter, and on and on...
You guys getting done in an hour or so are doing 'service lite' on your bikes. I would to, and it's one of the reasons I pay someone to do a complete and thorough maintenance.
Does it need it all? Probably not, but I'd rather not find out at 80mph that my kickstand spring just fell off or I had loose spokes, or whatever...
When I get my service done (yes I pay for it), I always stay and watch everything.
It takes an experienced guy about 2 hours to do the work, plus about 15 minutes for a test ride, and 30 minutes to wash it.
They do a lot more than has been mentioned.
Even just checking stuff takes time.
Tread depth, tire pressure, tire condition on lift, brake pad thickness, rotor thickness and condition, check and adjust spokes if needed, belt deflection, brake fluid levels, electical system, clean battery terminals, check whatever they check (I assume engine codes) with a scan tool, fallaway, lube steering head, clean and lube kickstand spring, clean throttle body, wash/dry/oil my K&N filter, clean any dripped oil from frame, of course all 3 oils, filter, and on and on...
You guys getting done in an hour or so are doing 'service lite' on your bikes. I would to, and it's one of the reasons I pay someone to do a complete and thorough maintenance.
Does it need it all? Probably not, but I'd rather not find out at 80mph that my kickstand spring just fell off or I had loose spokes, or whatever...
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