25-03-15, 07:11 AM
(19-03-15, 10:07 PM)pilgo link Wrote: [quote author=nick crisp link=topic=16221.msg187716#msg187716 date=1426794892]
[quote author=pilgo link=topic=16221.msg187713#msg187713 date=1426794381]
desperately trying to get the bike run in to get the 1st service done before easter.the down side of having a brand new bike is being stuck to the bloody warranty !!
You do know there is more than one theory of how best to run a new bike in?
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I realise there's different opinions on running them in, taking it gentle'ish for the first 600 miles makes sense to me, I really meant to say getting those 600 miles on the clock and the 1st service done by easter was the annoying thing because im away from home a lot over the next 3 weeks but want to get out and play more after easter without worrying about the milage/service issue.
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I collected my new MT-07 on 1st March but because of other demands on my time had only managed 340 miles up to last Thursday. Because so many new bikes were sold by my dealer they were expecting a lot coming in for 600 mile service before Easter.
So I booked the bike in for this coming Friday & last Friday did a 183 mile jaunt over the border and a circuit of some of my favourite roads in Powys.
Odo now showing 540 so must get a few more miles on today or tomorrow.
got a bit of a shock when dealer mentioned cost of this service(basically oil/oil filter & sump plug washer) = £138-24 & that includes a 20% discount!
Apparently they now have to check torque settings of most fasteners(Yamaha stipulation) so majority of cost is labour. At least it shouldnt have to revisit their workshop for another 6000 miles(2 years for me).
I am seriously liking this bike & have just ordered a nice radiator guard from Germany as the rad is extremely vulnerable to stone damage.
Will post pics shortly.
5/10 years ago I would have gone for the Tracer-but the 07 is plenty enough for me to have fun on.
Cleaned Fazer yesterday & was reminded what a brilliant bike it is!