600 mile break in maintenance

[ArtOfNoize]

Finally broke 600 miles yesterday and was wondering if it is worth the time and money to actually take it back to the dealer to have the maintenance done. If its just an oil change and checking the chain, I can do that myself and save $150.00
Opinions?

[justabusagirl]

jmo but do it yourself, all they do is like you said change oil and filter, adjust chain and lube it!! weve always done our own work, if you take it in you run the risk of some idiot scratching it and mabey even riding it!!!

[Warchild]

Finally broke 600 miles yesterday and was wondering if it is worth the time and money to actually take it back to the dealer to have the maintenance done. If its just an oil change and checking the chain, I can do that myself and save $150.00
Opinions?

Without question, do this yourself. You will be infinitely more careful working around your baby than some pimply-faced service "tech" would be.

There are actually a fair number of fasteners to check during the 600-mile servicing... score yourself a legitamite copy of the Service Manual, and you'll soon be "one with your Busa". :smoke:

[08buza]

Do It Yourself !!! SCREW THE STEALERSHIP !!!

[Tybalt]

you can do it your self, we have help here for removing the right side fairing to access the drain plug and oil filter. * make sure you remove the oil filter seal as well, I also to give me some more room to access the oil filter have removed the oil cooler line.

[busakid]

YES YES YES, they broke a lug on my fairing and refused to believe it was them! Needless to say I havnt gone back to them - plus once I actually looked at what they did it was really daily maintenance that I do myself and an oil change - bloody rip off; heres a tip; do the next one yourself too cos I didnt have the time before a long 3 day weekend ride so got another shop to do teh 6k service and nearly died when I saw what they charged again for basically weekend maintenance!! I will NEVER EVER get teh 1st and 2nd service done by a shop again - take the advice of everyone here and do it yourself, you dont need many tools and just some patience and all godo - plenty of help here too

BK

[WARputer]

Do it yourself ......PM sent !

[MR..X]

Do it yourself but keep records and reciepts for oil and filter and write mileage on them. Keep a logbook of maintance.

[Nakedbusa]

First service is more than a simple oil change. Also, the california bikes get a Throttle body synch.and if you dont have the S.D.S. system you cant do it properly. If you read the service manual it tells you everything that needs to be done.

Exhaust pipe bolts-Tighten
Exhaust pipe control valve-Inspect, we always adjust also.
Engine Oil-Replace
Oil Filter-Replace
Throttle cable play-Inspect, they always need adjustment
Throttle Valve Synch-Only for California bikes

We also do a chain clean/lube/adj

Go over the bike and replace any hardware that is missing or buggered up from owners trying to work on it themselves.

Tire pressures

coolant level

[Quasar]

I wouldn't dream of allowing someone else to work on my vehicle no matter how simplistic the task may seem.

When I bought my new 1995 Ford Escort, I informed the saleman that I wanted to install the new license plate myself, as I don't trust the efforts of others. Well, while I was signing the paperwork, one of their mechanics stripped one of the only two treads for holding my license plate on!

I said to the saleman, "What did I fucking tell you!!!" My point was proven, but I didn't want the point proven on my new car! Many mechanics damage as much as they fix.

Needless to say, I've never taken ANY vehicle in for the recommended maintenance and I perform all my own work. Me, I can count on!!!

P.S. When I bought my new 2001 Eclipse, I made certain that I was the one to install my new license plate. I told them, "If you or ANYONE else from this dealership installs my license plate, the sale of this vehicle will be cancelled HERE and NOW and THIS IS NO JOKE!!! They handed me my new license plate and I installed it. They knew I was totally serious!

[TimJF]

Figures below are in Aussie dollars.

Here is the checklist (was attached to my invoice) from my first service for anyone who is interested. This is just what my dealership apparently does, I assume it's a bit above what the service manual calls for. Yes, I'm skeptical about it.

Change engine oil, type SX4
Replace oil filter
Inspect air filter
Synchronize throttle bodies
Set throttle position sensor
Check for air and oil leaks around motor
Check brake operation
Check brake fluids
Service battery http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/MyBB/images/smilies/wtf.gif
Check tyre pressures and condition
Check wheel and steering head bearings
Lube cables
Set throttle and clutch cable free
Grease lever pivots
Clean, lube and adjust drive chain (Note: adjustment good, no change.)
Set wheel alignment
Check torque on chassi bolts
Check electrics and switches
Check head light setting
Test ride and final check
Check lever and pedal positions
Bike detailed (appeared on invoice, not the attached checklist)

Cost Breakdown:
Repairs $160.00
Consumables $51.20
Parts $25.45
GST (tax) $23.67

Total: $260.30

[mcbean]

In Uk the first service labour is generally FOC and you pay for oil and filters so its a good deal - there are some warranty implications if you do it yourself possibly and you should keep receipts for parts - its disappointing to hear about poor service - i know it happens - i am lucky i know the sales guy pretty well and have bought a number of bikes from him and in general my local dealership has treated me well ( i considered giving them the print out from here on the fairing but i could nt bring myself to do it and of course the job was fine) - they want / need your business - when i go for a service i am always offered a bike in exchange - may not always the latest one trick pony but two wheels to go home or to work is appreciated. I am always interested in training and generally ask if anyone has attend an update on the new model- it always helps to know who is working on your bike.

Some of you of course and its pretty evident know more than most on the technicalities of changing this and that - and in these cases service work is just bread and butter to you - i used to do all my own but the latest working hours theme of 24/7 makes it quite hard to get motivated to do the detail - ( i earn more than i did in those days) so i for one will continue to support my local guy - ( he fitted my Yoshis FOC)

i work in an industry that cannot do without a network and we work constantly to improve standards and quality which in turn leads to more business

just my 10cents worth:thumbs up: