16-05-20, 11:43 AM
Having never owned a new motorbike I'm not quite sure what the first service would actually be?
This is my third new bike. First was the FZS600 in 1999, second my FZS1000 (zero miles pre reg) in 2004, and now the R1250R in 2020 on a limited edition 20 plate. :eek Yes I change my bike frequently! :lol
I have wondered whether the first service really is necessary. It also tells you, I think, something in relation to how tight margins are getting. My previous two bikes you just paid for the oil and filter at the first service. Now you pay labour too. At 200 plus quid its easy money for the dealer, with the customer generally sticking it onto their PCP finance. Naturally my last words on negotiating a price as I offered my hand were – and no charge for the 600 mile service.
My understanding is that its an oil and filter change plus safety check.
The PDI check was carried out by Motorrad UK, then the bike was shipped to the dealer.
Even if I can’t get it serviced in the next week or two, it surely cannot be too long before dealers are encouraged to serve the general public.
I’ve looked a few of the big dealer’s web pages. I’ve noted that the biggest car dealer in Scotland Arnold Clark is ready to open. They have already prepared their showrooms and workshops for social distancing. They are just waiting for the green light.
This is my third new bike. First was the FZS600 in 1999, second my FZS1000 (zero miles pre reg) in 2004, and now the R1250R in 2020 on a limited edition 20 plate. :eek Yes I change my bike frequently! :lol
I have wondered whether the first service really is necessary. It also tells you, I think, something in relation to how tight margins are getting. My previous two bikes you just paid for the oil and filter at the first service. Now you pay labour too. At 200 plus quid its easy money for the dealer, with the customer generally sticking it onto their PCP finance. Naturally my last words on negotiating a price as I offered my hand were – and no charge for the 600 mile service.
My understanding is that its an oil and filter change plus safety check.
The PDI check was carried out by Motorrad UK, then the bike was shipped to the dealer.
Even if I can’t get it serviced in the next week or two, it surely cannot be too long before dealers are encouraged to serve the general public.
I’ve looked a few of the big dealer’s web pages. I’ve noted that the biggest car dealer in Scotland Arnold Clark is ready to open. They have already prepared their showrooms and workshops for social distancing. They are just waiting for the green light.