600 mile service

[CWO4GUNNER]

Agree I always listen for the prancing valve train. When things get too quiet I start to worry. Of course I don't like my valves to sound like a pin ball machine either LOL.

[Daytona]

If you do take it in mark the cover bolts in some sneaky manner, like I did! I know it will be there when you get it back! Even when they say they were way out and you got it to em in the nick O. T.   

[stocksj]

I bought my 2008 Bandit 1250ABS a month ago at the local PowerSports and last week I stopped by and asked about the 600 mile service and was quoted $475. I had them check the book and it was for the B1200. They said oil change and valve adjustments. Just a bunch of bull!! I had the same crap 2 years ago from them with my Vulcan 900. They wanted to go a service base on the air-cooled Vulcan 800. Talked about valve adjustment again. I guss I'll do my own maintenance .

 Jim

[cruisinfool]

Hello everyone,
I checked with my dealer and they said it was OK to do my own 600 mi. inspection.I had already adj. chain, changed oil and filter by 500 mi. I used(Suzuki OEM)parts and always keep receipts.Its basically following the sheet in the operators manual.Inspect and put a wrench,socket,screw driver(sometimes Phillups,or allen on every accessible bolt or screw on the bike.They knew I was a retired diesel mechanic for 32 yrs. and they also know I'm a perfectionist and neatnick.Believe me I've almost always felt in years past with other new bikes that I was burned on services.There is no law that says you can't do it yourself.My dealer is very honest,and knew that I'd do it.They said there was nothing that needed to be inspected or adj. at that first service.Believe me ,most of you can do it.Hope this helps somebody.I also haven't done any performance mods on it other than Dale Walkers gear shift indicator with TRE.  Take care Cruisinfool

[ippo]

Bandit 1250 valve adjustments do 24000km.Some members bikes had been inspect (24000km) here in Finland.Nothing to adjust.

[Red01]

There is no law that says you can't do it yourself.

TRUE!  At least in the US. 

Warranty rules can be different in other countries though.  For instance, in the UK, service must be done by a factory authorized agent to keep the warranty in effect... and they get two years worth of warranty versus the US getting only one.

[TommyV]

I'm almost due for my 600.  I think I'll do it myself.

[stocksj]

I'll do my own. I see paying $400 for nothing.

[dhcolesj]

I let a dealer do that first one considering all the checks that needed to be done.  However, it only cost me tax and all about $120.00.  $400 is very steep, I think.

[ippo]

"I let a dealer do that first one considering all the checks that needed to be done"
I am not sure if it works.
I have seen that it does not always work though dealers do it.

 They often forget  tighten Exhaust pipe bolts, muffler bolts and nut.(600 mile service)

[dhcolesj]

True, ippo, however, if something did get missed, I can point to the dealer, and I don't have the hassle I would otherwise have on warranty work.  That, and I was too busy at the time, and a little lazy.  Or, was that too lazy and a little bit busy, I can't remember. 

[Darkcloud]

I just had my first service.....$210. They over filled the oil by almost a quart.

[gunzip]

 I took mine in back when.. they only charged me $85 , what they charge for 'zuki oil and filters would cost a big chunk of that alone. I know I could have done it all myself but forr that price I figured why not get to know the service guys and work on a little good will , they even installed a new 'frankenbolt' figuring it had vibrated off [ my dumb**s lost it] they said keep it 
















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[Ray Mooney]

I went to Lee's Cycle Racing here in San Diego for my 600-mile service. Just $150, but they did not do the valve adjustment. They said they've done lots of them and there is almost never any need for a valve check that early as long as the bike is running well. The dealer wanted almost $400, but of course would have done the valves.

[ippo]