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Advise when buying a pre owned model! - eddiehawk_imp - 05-16-2016
Hi guys, I'm hoping to get my cb1100 this next weekend and I would really appreciate any advice on what to expect in terms of maintenance. The bike is a 2013 model and it has 15k miles. I read that the intervals for valves inspections is every 8k miles. The dealer is charging me 200 dlls for an "inspection" but I doubt it includes valves inspection. Thanks in advance guys!
RE: Advise when buying a pre owned model! - Frulk_imp - 05-16-2016
Eddie...$200 for an "inspection" is pretty steep. My dealers shop labor cost are about $75 an hour. My first SERVICE at 600 miles was $97 and that's basically an INSPECTION with OIL/Filter change. Be interested to hear what you get for $200.
RE: Advise when buying a pre owned model! - eddiehawk_imp - 05-16-2016
(05-16-2016, 02:34 PM)Frulk_imp Wrote: Eddie...$200 for an "inspection" is pretty steep. My dealers shop labor cost are about $75 an hour. My first SERVICE at 600 miles was $97 and that's basically an INSPECTION with OIL/Filter change. Be interested to hear what you get for $200.
Thats what I thought too, but the OTD price was a little less than 6k so I was ok with that. Most dealers charge an inspection fee here when buying a used model.
RE: Advise when buying a pre owned model! - Lord Popgun - 05-16-2016
Eddie, be aware that checking the valves isn't that big a deal. Adjusting them requires removal of the cams. A more costly deal...
RE: Advise when buying a pre owned model! - kmoney_imp - 05-17-2016
The 200 does seem a bit high. If it's a PPI, then it's likely a road test and visually inspecting/feeling all the possible check points. That $200 seems a bit steep. If it's an oil change, inspection and some basic adjustments (chain etc..) maybe not so bad.
RE: Advise when buying a pre owned model! - 4 Paws_imp - 05-21-2016
For that money request that the mechanic go over the bike with you at delivery and get his feedback. Ask about seat removal - there is a trick to it.
How are the tires at 15k?
RE: Advise when buying a pre owned model! - Cormanus - 05-21-2016
(05-21-2016, 04:56 AM)4 Paws_imp Wrote: For that money request that the mechanic go over the bike with you at delivery and get his feedback. Ask about seat removal - there is a trick to it.
How are the tires at 15k?
... which all 2,882 forum members are waiting to discover. There's a lot riding on your $200 inspection, Eddie.
RE: Advise when buying a pre owned model! - Haystack_imp - 05-22-2016
(05-16-2016, 02:26 PM)eddiehawk_imp Wrote: Hi guys, I'm hoping to get my cb1100 this next weekend and I would really appreciate any advice on what to expect in terms of maintenance. The bike is a 2013 model and it has 15k miles. I read that the intervals for valves inspections is every 8k miles. The dealer is charging me 200 dlls for an "inspection" but I doubt it includes valves inspection. Thanks in advance guys!
Eddie,
Great choice for a used bike! For $6,000 plus $200.00 for dealer service is a bargain. Go for it.
My '13 just rolled 34,000 mi today and has had zero issues. I took it in for the initial service @ 15,000 mi. (valve adjust only, since I wanted a real mechanic to check the valves) and everything was in spec., no adjustments necessary. My initial service was about $170.00 which included everything minus the oil/filter change. Mostly for peace of mind. The mechanic said that I didn't need to ever bring it in again for a valve check (his opinion).
This a is a fantastic machine.
Take care.