Hi all!
Since I got the bike in mid December with 2001km I now have 12.197 km on the clock
Manual says I have to bring the bike in at 12.000km for a big maintenance, including the sometimes criticized valve clearance check.
There are a few things I wanna do myself, such as cleaning and adjusting my chain, and doing the periodical oil and oil filter change.
Now I started to wonder, does it matter for the dealer when he does all other things the maintenance requires if I already did the oil and oil filter change?
Or should I do the oil/oil filter change after he has done his thing on the bike?
I know there are generaly a lot of people who do an oil and oil filter change themselves and leave the pro stuff to a pro
I haven't had the chance to contact my dealer yet, since he is on holiday.
Thx for the input.
I shouldn't think that a dealer would be critical of your doing your own maintenance. It should show them that you care about the bike and understand enough to pay attention to what they do on the bike, as well.
Congrats on reaching a milestone... er, kilometerstone :-)
hehe thx
so it would not matter if I already changed the oil and he performed his maintenance?
I ask because I am not mechanic and perhaps there is a certain order of things? like changing the oil as a last step after you have done a valve check?
(08-01-2016, 09:55 PM)Riko_imp Wrote: [ -> ]hehe thx
so it would not matter if I already changed the oil and he performed his maintenance?
I ask because I am not mechanic and perhaps there is a certain order of things? like changing the oil as a last step after you have done a valve check?
I don't believe any oil is lost in the checking of valves, but maybe someone else with first hand knowledge can confirm that. I have not done a valve check on this bike, just others.
(08-01-2016, 09:58 PM)Inhouse Bob_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (08-01-2016, 09:55 PM)Riko_imp Wrote: [ -> ]hehe thx
so it would not matter if I already changed the oil and he performed his maintenance?
I ask because I am not mechanic and perhaps there is a certain order of things? like changing the oil as a last step after you have done a valve check?
I don't believe any oil is lost in the checking of valves, but maybe someone else with first hand knowledge can confirm that. I have not done a valve check on this bike, just others.
I don't believe any oil is lost in the checking of valves, but maybe someone else with first hand knowledge can confirm that. I have not done a valve check on this bike, just others.
No oil is lost doing this procedure.
The owners manual for my '14 gives the owner permission to do his own oil and filter change so the dealer shouldn't have any problem with that.
If there are any questions from him show him the receipts for the correct products you used.
I would wait until after any dealer servicing is done; sometimes it works out that if you do the oil/filter first, even if you inform the service department to skip that, the technician is often on autopilot and will do it anyway. Usually the first thing they do is to remove the drain plug and filter so the oil drains while they do the other tasks. So get it in writing what will be done and what will be omitted from the service. Then when you get the bike home, do the rest of it.
You can do all of your maintenance if you are qualified, but if something breaks you will need to prove you are qualified. I think this varies with location per regulations. Here in the USA we can do all the work ourselves if we keep accurate records.
Ulve I think in Europe and I'm pretty sure Australia, they get a 2 year warranty, but part of the deal is they HAVE to take it to authorized dealer for services. Cormanus and Ptero can correct me if I am wrong.
aaigth thx all, there seems no real technical reason for a specific order
(08-01-2016, 11:33 PM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I would wait until after any dealer servicing is done; sometimes it works out that if you do the oil/filter first, even if you inform the service department to skip that, the technician is often on autopilot and will do it anyway. Usually the first thing they do is to remove the drain plug and filter so the oil drains while they do the other tasks. So get it in writing what will be done and what will be omitted from the service. Then when you get the bike home, do the rest of it.
You can do all of your maintenance if you are qualified, but if something breaks you will need to prove you are qualified. I think this varies with location per regulations. Here in the USA we can do all the work ourselves if we keep accurate records.
that sounds logical
thx!
(08-02-2016, 12:50 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Ulve I think in Europe and I'm pretty sure Australia, they get a 2 year warranty, but part of the deal is they HAVE to take it to authorized dealer for services. Cormanus and Ptero can correct me if I am wrong.
jep 2 year warranty here in most countries of the EU
(08-02-2016, 12:50 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Ulve I think in Europe and I'm pretty sure Australia, they get a 2 year warranty, but part of the deal is they HAVE to take it to authorized dealer for services. Cormanus and Ptero can correct me if I am wrong.
It's right that we get a 2-year warranty. It's also right that dealers try to force you to take the bike to 'an authorised Honda service agent'. At law, I'm not sure they can. I think I'm right in saying that, provided the work is done by a qualified mechanic and uses genuine parts, you can enforce the warranty.
(08-02-2016, 08:20 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (08-02-2016, 12:50 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Ulve I think in Europe and I'm pretty sure Australia, they get a 2 year warranty, but part of the deal is they HAVE to take it to authorized dealer for services. Cormanus and Ptero can correct me if I am wrong.
It's right that we get a 2-year warranty. It's also right that dealers try to force you to take the bike to 'an authorised Honda service agent'. At law, I'm not sure they can. I think I'm right in saying that, provided the work is done by a qualified mechanic and uses genuine parts, you can enforce the warranty.
It's right that we get a 2-year warranty. It's also right that dealers try to force you to take the bike to 'an authorised Honda service agent'. At law, I'm not sure they can. I think I'm right in saying that, provided the work is done by a qualified mechanic and uses genuine parts, you can enforce the warranty. In the States, this is call the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and most countries have something similar. The legislation basically states that any manufacturer can't force you to use their service or OEM parts in order to preserve your warranty (and if they wanted to have you do this they would have to provide the parts and service for free). So yeah, you should be good to do your own work -- especially an oil change.