8k check up cost

[zorkler]

2 local shops are quoting me 160 bucks and thats with me changing the oil /filter and rear oil . cash is real tight here . what did you pay?

 

[mastercaster]

with 2 '05 models in the family, one with 9000 miles and the other with over 25,000 miles, we have not given anyone a red cent for maintenance. if you are capable of changing the fluids, then you can do the rest of the stuff on this bike. the fjr is my 5th motorcycle, and the easiest one to work on of them. i would recommend spending $60 or so on a service manual from yamaha. use the rest of the $160 to buy other supplies. heck, for $100 you can get a good carb tuner and start doing your own tbs, if you don't already!! you'll get great satisfaction doing it yourself, and don't have to worry about dropping the bike off at the dealer, something happening to it there, and most important some ding dong screwing it up. order your supplies from sunnyside or another good service dealer online. much cheaper that way. in 1 hour, maybe 2 your first time, you'll have the fluids changed, tbs done, spark plugs changed, rear spline lubed, and torque values checked. good luck. you can do it... :clap:

 

[zorkler]

thanks . what about the warranty will i void it by doing it myself? i also have the 4 year y.e.s

 

[Ignacio]

Document your work and keep your receipts.

You can document your work and make sure you cover each checkpoint with these examples of checklists.

I have a three ring binder I keep it all in.

To me the hardest part of the check is the spark plug change (gotta prop up that tank at least and pull off the aluminum cross bracket I think). Psyched me out and I did my plugs probably later than I should have. Seriously consider putting the longer life NGK Iridiums in while you're there.

 

[mastercaster]

you will not void the warranty at all. just keep good records of your services. keep receipts for oil, filters, lube etc. that's it. well worth the time and effort to service your own ride.

 

[mastercaster]

i change or clean the plugs every tsb. that is between every 3000 and 4000 miles. it's gravy man. just take your time the first service, and you'll only get faster and wiser as to how to do it more efficiently.

 

[NoCage]

To answer your question and not berate you about not doing it yourself... $170 here in Alabama.

 

[mastercaster]

zorkler, i hope i didn't come off as berating you in any way. it's cool if you want to have it serviced by someone else. i was only trying to convey that $160 seems kinda steep for you to be changing the fluids yourself. what exactly is the dealer going to do? i assume a TSB, rear spline lube, spark plugs, and tighten everything up. that stuff would literally take you 1 hour. seems more reasonable if for that price they change the oil and rear end. good luck which ever way you decide.

 

[Shane Stump]

zorkler,

Couple of suggestions:

1) If you are not good with a wrench, find a fellow rider who you can trade favors with (he helps you with the maintenance, you help him with _____).

2) If you have a computer, keep good maintenance lists (dates, receipts, etc). Use the same system you would for an insurance claim / IRS audit !

Best regards,

Shane

 

[azbikergirl]

I think it was about $160, minus the 10% discount they give me for being their favorite customer.

 

[red2kcbr]

Not even sure about the service manual. With all the technical articles available online, I work without one, no problem.

Throttle body sync, spark plugs, fluids, wheel removal for tire changes, all are pretty straight forward on this bike.

I did the Spiegler brake lines, fork brace, and built a radiator guard. I used the pipe stand plans from one of these sites to build a good front-end stand.

As bikes go, the FJR is one of the easier to wrench on, in my opinion.