20-12-14, 01:49 PM
(19-12-14, 03:02 PM)MEM62 link Wrote: [quote author=fazed link=topic=15533.msg177521#msg177521 date=1418818120]
I understand that the valve clearances at the first check at 24k miles often show that no change is necessary so if that's the case (and I do understand that this may not be a cast iron thing for all fazers) it's a dubious spend for a machine that in my case cost 3k when I bought it.......I guess that the key thing is you'll never know whether you need it until you have it done in which case you've spent it anyway - bummer!
I have always tried to separate the consideration of machine value and servicing costs. If your bike is a good'un then keep it so by looking after it. Besides, the point of servicing is to keep the bike running well so that it is safe and enjoyable to ride. Bikes will depreciate in value (or most will at least) with age but does that mean that it is any less of a bike. ie Would you only spend on servicing while there is a high residual value in the bike? No, it doesn't make sense.
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My thinking is that if the bike is worth say 3k and this check will cost me 500 I might be better off selling it as paying 1/6th of its original value on 1 sevice doesn't seem economic in comparison toliquidating the value and buying something that doesn't (yet) need that level of expenditure - the 'economic man' in me coming out I think! Hoever the anecdotal evidence seems to say that as long as oil and filters are looked after the valves seem to look after themselves.......at 3k v 500 I think I might take the risk.
This is as young as you're ever going to be!