10k service

[dandiego]

I get my bike this week, and it's been sitting for I think a year and a half... I'm thinking first thing oil and filter change, which was last done at 500 miles. Not a bad idea, but does this synthetic oil seriously last 10,000 miles between changes?
Thanks!

Hard to believe, but it does.

The dealer--and other Triumph owners--will tell you that you"can" change to oil more frequently, but it's not necessary.

 

[xhdskip]

It lasts that long,
BUT
I still change mine at around 5000.
It still looks good then, but I do it anyway.

 

[crazyman]

Would you recommend anywhere else within 100 miles?

The other two dealers near are St.Pete PowerSports and Motorcycle Enthusiasts. They charge about the same. You could try Hap's down in Sarasota, I don't know what they would charge.

 

[dandiego]

It's funny, really, looking at the differences between dealers. Some MUST adjust the valves...almost 100% of the Rockets coming in for the 10k service "require" valve adjustments. Others tell the owners that the valves were fine and charge for the oil and other service.

And the cost differences, with or without the valve adjustments can vary greatly. I've called a few already on my route from Dan Diego to Key West. $450-850.

Is there no shame?

 

[Elvis]

It's funny, really, looking at the differences between dealers. Some MUST adjust the valves...almost 100% of the Rockets coming in for the 10k service "require" valve adjustments. Others tell the owners that the valves were fine and charge for the oil and other service.

And the cost differences, with or without the valve adjustments can vary greatly. I've called a few already on my route from Dan Diego to Key West. $450-850.

Is there no shame?

Just had mine adjusted, a few were tight. Labor rate was 75.50/hr and I got charges for 2.5 hours plus tax.

 

[dandiego]

May get the work done in Augusta, Maine, as I'm passing through there at about the 10k mark.

Also rec'd a reasonable (the lowest yet) estimate from Detroit Triumph. I may as well git 'er done there since I'm rolling through.