20k mile service

[Fingers]

Try a hand impact driver the vibration sometimes helps.Or a screw -out tool I have one by craftsman mdl#52154 ,other brands also make them.

 

[Boog]

@Camptc the first valve check is due at 20K, my 2014 didn't need any adjustment though. And liek was already posted, check the manual as there are many items there that need looked at. If you don't have a manual, check out @idk post, he has them to download in his signature line.

 

[dobro]

I'm about to roll over 20,000 miles on my 2010 R3T, and I'm curious what items should everyone has checked/replaced at this point. The bike is up to date on oil/filter changes, I've checked fluids and all that. Should I plan to take the bike to a dealer for service? I just don't want them/me to miss something critical.

Something important that probably has not been done unless you specifically requested it is to moly lube the drive shaft splines. Some folks do it everytime they change the rear tire. If you haven't done it yet be sure it's done the next time that tire is changed. You should take your own moly to the mechanic so he won't use crap. A good moly paste is made by Honda.

 

[dobro]

I, too, am rolling into 22K mi. Just bought the bike and am doing an oil change, replace tires. If you aren't a "dark sider", I'll not disclose the tires. I'm using the Modile 1 full synthetic 4t motorcycle fluid and the service manual says that there is a boatload of checks. A little overwhelming for me. Thank God I have a good mech. The things he can't do, I'll take it to Triumph, where I know it will be expensive. Has anyone had trouble taking what appears to be the rear seat allen wrench seat holder off. Its not a deep allen fitting screw, and am having difficulty getting a "good" bite to get it loose?

Thanks for any help

Try tapping in a torx bit that's just a hair too big--it should give enough bite to loosen the bolt.

 

[Camptc]

I'm in mid TN, so the closest two dealers are Castle Powersports and Pandora's European Motorsports in Madison and Chattanooga, respectively. Has anyone had dealings with either of these places? There's also Freedom Powersports in Huntsville, AL... I got a quote from Castle for the 20k mile service, and they seemed to think it would run between $550-$700. Is this reasonable? I know there's a lot involved, but god ****...

 

[cadconversions]

I'm in mid TN, so the closest two dealers are Castle Powersports and Pandora's European Motorsports in Madison and Chattanooga, respectively. Has anyone had dealings with either of these places? There's also Freedom Powersports in Huntsville, AL... I got a quote from Castle for the 20k mile service, and they seemed to think it would run between $550-$700. Is this reasonable? I know there's a lot involved, but god ****...

Castle does all of my work (I work close to the dealership but live in Kentucky) and have always treated me well in price and service.

 

[dawb]

I'm in mid TN, so the closest two dealers are Castle Powersports and Pandora's European Motorsports in Madison and Chattanooga, respectively. Has anyone had dealings with either of these places? There's also Freedom Powersports in Huntsville, AL... I got a quote from Castle for the 20k mile service, and they seemed to think it would run between $550-$700. Is this reasonable? I know there's a lot involved, but god ****...

That price is about the same as California shops...add a set of tires and you're at $1200. Ouch. If you Google triumph rocket service chart and your bikes year, you can get a PDF.

 

[steve59]

My 20k was $550.00 Not bad considering everything on the checklist. Its the other things they may find, In my case a leaking fork seal that soaked the front brake pads, freakin brake pads are really expensive for this bike.

 

[cardinal93]

@steve59 brake pads shouldn't have cost you more than $40?

 

[cusso ken]

any ideas on how to get that sucker out of there?

The OEM Allen bolt is a PITA ,I just carefully cut a slot right across mine with a hacksaw used a large straight screw driver to remove it and replaced it with a stainless steel Allen bolt and stainless washer