cost of servicing!
#1
Posted 05 March 2007 - 10:48 pm
Is it my imagination or do some dealers think we just got of the gravy train I wanted to have my 900 serviced befor the spring/summer and asked my local dealer..were i purchased my machine new from for a price for a 6oooml service, I nearly felloff me chair.....£195!!!!! what the $*&ck do they do for this amount of money? can some one please tell me? B*%t$£ds
TDMalcolm
#2 Guest_jude_*
Posted 05 March 2007 - 10:51 pm
#3
Posted 05 March 2007 - 11:11 pm
Edited by Guinness, 12 March 2007 - 03:19 pm.
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Diamond black TDM 900A TRIKE, 2006 ABS model converted by Trike Design (Caerphilly, South Wales) prior to first registration in March 2007.
#4
Posted 05 March 2007 - 11:24 pm
These shops have large overheads, mechanics to pay year round (even though they may have very little work in the winter months). What is the average rate for a mechanic these days £40/hour?
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#5
Posted 06 March 2007 - 12:55 pm
#6
Posted 06 March 2007 - 02:22 pm
Having said that, normal tariffs are 40 - 50 quid so if you want a proper job done to your bike then 150 - 200 quid incl parts is probably the cheapest you will get. Alternatively you can take it to a dodgy garage and have an uninterested 14 year old having a go at your bike. Since I am dodgy enough myself, I prefer doing it at home
Or: Try finding an enhousiast independent specialist. Some of them are just incredibly brilliant and usually charge around £25 (partly because of having less overhead than official dealers). Problem is usually to find these jewels....
Edited by robelst, 06 March 2007 - 02:24 pm.
#7
Posted 06 March 2007 - 02:29 pm
....and when you do find them, they are normally 1 bloke with a 4week waiting list.....
"Never argue with an idiot. They just bring you down to their level and beat you with experience"
My TDM :
Black 1991 850 MK1, 160k+ miles(ish, best guess really, gave up trying to keep count after 3rd set of clocks and 3rd engine), PilotRoad2 tyres, custom stubby exhaust system, bluespot calipers & goodridge braided hoses with dunlopads, maxton forks, Ohlins shock, kedo handguards, stainless TDM grill, Scottoiler with lubetube & dual nozzle thingy, Givi Wingrack2 with E45 & 2xE36s, renntec crash bars, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider2, Optimate IIIsp, Bagster tank cover, anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led spotlights, heated grips, new braided lines and rear caliper that actually has bleed nipples
Silver-ish 2003 900, 70k miles, PilotRoad3 front tyre (new@65k) & PR2 rear(new at 69k), Renthal 755 bars with KTM handguards, oxford unheated grips, power commander 3usb, scorpion titanium exhausts, standard screen with vario winglet thingy, stainless grill, oem centre stand, bagster tank cover, givi monokey topplate mounted on grabrail with V46 topbox, Givi PL pannier rails with E21s, crash bungs, mirror extender thingys, Halfords Advanced Laser Blue brillance bulbs, 21w led spotlights, touring scottoiler with leehenty dual nozzle, Autocom with blueteeth & PMR radio, TomTom Rider3 Urban, winter style anti-dazzle coating
to fit : led brake light strip, replacement heated grips
current rides : TDM850 3vd/mk1=tourer&scratcher, TRX850=weekend twisty toy, 2003 TDM900=commuter, 2005 TDM900=unmolested. Gone but not forgotton : XTZ750=overland touring toy, GS500e, GS125
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#8
Posted 06 March 2007 - 03:38 pm
Is it my imagination or do some dealers think we just got of the gravy train I wanted to have my 900 serviced befor the spring/summer and asked my local dealer..were i purchased my machine new from for a price for a 6oooml service, I nearly felloff me chair.....£195!!!!! what the $*&ck do they do for this amount of money? can some one please tell me? B*%t$£ds
TDMalcolm
Malcolm - I have a friend in Burton Latimer - not a zillion miles from you - that may be able to help. Visit his website here and give him a tinkle. Mention that you got his number from Stunts and he'll be able to help you out I should think.
S
To do: Keep my licence............
Got rid of that thing within 200 miles - talk about Blaaaaaaand. Got myself a rather nice KTM 660SMC in a fetching orange colour.....
#9
Posted 07 March 2007 - 09:46 am
#10
Posted 07 March 2007 - 01:28 pm
S
Hi Stunts, Thanks for the tip-off interesting site... and the training course seems an excellent idea. I'm afraid it would take me the best part of a whole day to go there , but i have found a few local small dealers who may be able to help. Thanks to every one for their input and i may diy the oil/filter etc as sugested by K2col who noses
Cheers TDMalcolm
#11 Guest_E.T._*
Posted 07 March 2007 - 06:23 pm
Edited by E.T., 07 March 2007 - 06:24 pm.
#12
Posted 08 March 2007 - 11:59 pm
#13
Posted 09 March 2007 - 09:12 pm
lucky yer TDM prolly sips petrol at the rate of 50MPG then !!!!!!!!!!!! or then again it prolly sips as much in oil !!!!!!!! "older bikes are cheaper but require more money spending on them" !!
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir, forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector,"NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 2007 on a dyno run it made 79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
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#14
Posted 10 March 2007 - 09:51 am
XT1200Z - Big and bouncy
GTR1400 - Chaufer the wife.
XT660Z - Fun and commute.
TDM900 - Yellow.
#15
Posted 11 March 2007 - 10:32 pm
2002 TDM900 in glorious yellow, NOW SOLD
2012 Honda Crosstourer VFR1200X. Hyperspeed tourer.
1990 XTZ750 in black, standard apart from Micron silencer. Mechanical restoration complete, cosmetic restoration next on the agenda.. NOW SOLD
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#16
Posted 13 March 2007 - 01:06 pm
MMmmmmm - guess if i'd bothered my arse to shop around I could'v got it cheeper. What do they say - "Points make Prizes".
The bit I am most proud of is the DIY entry. I replaced a headlight bulb - ALL BY MYSELF
XT1200Z - Big and bouncy
GTR1400 - Chaufer the wife.
XT660Z - Fun and commute.
TDM900 - Yellow.
#17
Posted 16 March 2007 - 10:59 am
TDMalcolm
#18
Posted 16 March 2007 - 11:01 am
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
#19
Posted 17 March 2007 - 09:45 am
How local ish to the Brecks any good for us Suffolk types?
Vario touring screen, Stainless Steel Rad Guard,
Still in the shed:- BMW Hand Guards, Heated Grips, Aux Lamps.
#20
Posted 17 March 2007 - 03:48 pm
it has 9000ish miles on the clock
would it be a big service costing alot
or just a oil,filter and plugs change which i think i could do myself(at a push )
cheers for any help
AL
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