Didn't do 600 Mile service

[Al D_imp]

I think I know the answer to this, but did anyone here ignore the 600 mile service?

I was looking at a used one with about 2K miles and asked about proof of 600 mile service. He said he didn't do it. WTF? Really?

Am I just too anal? who would skip that?

Al

[Randy B]

I did it, all be it at 700 miles, but I did it.
That is just bad to ignore those early services like that as it's not just an oil change, but an inspection to make sure everything is tight and doing what it's supposed to be doing.

Personally I would skip it and find another one because there are a few people turning them over so a deal is sure to be had.

[HikerToo_imp]

That's normally something I would never have skipped...buttttttt....
I only changed my oil and filter at 600, skipped the dealer.
Also, if you look on this forum, I think Ferret has a detailed How-to on the 600 mile service.

[Short Timer_imp]

That 600 mile service is one of the most important ones to perform. A couple hundred miles more or less wouldn't be a deal breaker, but a couple thousand!? I'd take a pass on that bike.

[Al D_imp]

I am in agreement to pass on this one. I was wondering if there was some kind of consensus to not bother, but I would have been surprised.
Thanks,
Al

[Pterodactyl_imp]

If this service was not done then I would avoid this bike.

Cheers

[HikerToo_imp]

Are you kidding me....what the heck do you think they do on a 600 mile service besides an oil and filter....check for loose bolts???
Do you take your car to the dealer for a 600 mile service?

[Randy B]

It's a little more than that, but not too terribly much. My point about avoiding it is because if he didn't do this rather simple maintenance item, then what else has been neglected on the bike?

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....le+service

[OldF7Guy_imp]

I dont think its that big of a deal but I would use it to negotiate. It would not scare me. I know this is an air cooled engine but factory fills on new cars go 5-10K with oil monitors. Use this to your advantage. I seriously doubt any damage has been done. JMO.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Are you kidding me....what the heck do you think they do on a 600 mile service besides an oil and filter....check for loose bolts???
Do you take your car to the dealer for a 600 mile service?

No, mate, I am not kidding. I said avoid. If the price is right, sure, buy. The principle being if this turkey didn't bother with a cheap and essential first service what else has he neglected. Essential? Well have you thought about why a first service is done at 600? Surely the bike would be good for, say, 3000m before a service is required. No, sorry, its not. For one, with the oil and filter change it gets rid of any manufacturing swarf that may be present in the lube system, and there is often some; also picks up any excess of same if present. Nuts and bolts? Good point mate. If any have not been tightened to specs then this is a good time to find out, not 2000m down the track when they may cause a major issue. Steering head checked, not a bad idea on a new bike. Should also be road tested by the mech. In short I see this service as a final step in the quality control system. Oh, any affect on Warranty?

Its not rocket science, do it yourself. A guide to that has already been put on this forum. But my main objection to this bike is that the owner doesn't seem to have been bothered to either do, or record, the service. Break in procedure followed? Dunno. Probably hasn't changed his underdungers for three weeks or more. Or worse still, and this may concern you, used non manufacturer approved lubricants, if he has used any at all that is. Get it?

Cheers