What is the service Cost of 6000 miles for a yamaha at your local dealers

[MotorcopBBQ]

I am just trying to see how much it cost for the 6000 miles/10,000km service check for any current yamaha's owners. If you have taken it to your local dealership for its check up.

 

[Firefight911]

You're just not going to be able to get an apples to apples cost comparison on that question since there are no US bikes here. I would bet it would be quite inexpensive though. It's an oil change.

 

[fjr1300]

For me 4 quarts of oil and a filter $ 24.00 and then an hour to check all fasteners and make adjustments.

 

[ptfjjj]

For me 4 quarts of oil and a filter $ 24.00 and then an hour to check all fasteners and make adjustments.

+1. Except by 6000 mi I will have transitioned to synthetic, so the cost will be a little higher.

 

[Motorcyclisted]

+1. Except by 6000 mi I will have transitioned to synthetic, so the cost will be a little higher.

+2

 

[HoebSTer]

Um, am i missing something here???? Why would we service this bike at 6000 miles? Like others have said, just some oil and filter. If this thing is going to run like normal Japanese bikes, the shim under buckets shouldn't need messing with for tens of thousands of miles. It won't be like a KTM, or Beemer, or whatever!!!!

 

[ptfjjj]

Um, am i missing something here???? Why would we service this bike at 6000 miles? Like others have said, just some oil and filter. If this thing is going to run like normal Japanese bikes, the shim under buckets shouldn't need messing with for tens of thousands of miles. It won't be like a KTM, or Beemer, or whatever!!!!

Exactly!

 

[MotorcopBBQ]

I am just asking a question. For those who currently have a yamaha motorcycle. And for what everyone is posting, its just oil and checks wires, etc. So there is not major maintance at 6000?
I am not a yamaha owner. I am a harley davidson owner and at every 6000 its major service. I am like a fish out of water, when it comes to any type of service for yamaha motorcycles. Maybe I should have posted something like, "newbie knows nothing about yamaha and service schedule"

So what I am asking is, Yamaha are very low maintance motorcycles?

 

[ptfjjj]

I am just asking a question. For those who currently have a yamaha motorcycle. And for what everyone is posting, its just oil and checks wires, etc. So there is not major maintance at 6000?

Sorry MotorcopBBQ, you're right. There is a typical list of things that are recommended to check according to the User's Manual maintence schedule. I will likely check these things myself, but I can certainly see the value of having this done at your dealer, especially if you're not 100% sure that you'll be able to accomplish all of the checks properly. You will likely be able to do MOST on the list, if not all without any special skills or tools, but it should not cost very much to get the pros to do it.

Hey Tony! The dealer over in Texas! Can you estimate this one for us?

 

[jajpko]

My dealers tech gave me a quote of 1.5 shop hrs. Your price would depend on what the dealer charges per hour and how many hours it would take.

I looked at the owners manual and there are many checks to be done and some service items. As I do all my own service, there is nothing for them to do.
I believe there are people that need to have this done in order to keep the services up to date. Not everyone will or can do this.
Just my 2 cents..

 

[bvail]

For me 4 quarts of oil and a filter $ 24.00 and then an hour to check all fasteners and make adjustments.

+1

 

[MotorcopBBQ]

Thanks guys. ;D

 

[HoebSTer]

Motorcop,
My personal response wasn't a direct attack on you or anyone else. Japanese bikes used to require the valves to be checked at first service of 60-1000 miles, but that has gone away. For this bike, they will look at loose fasteners (engine bolts, swingarm, steering stem), change the rear diff oil, engine oil, and maybe some will adjust the Throttle bodies so they are in sync. With a twin engine, one can tell when they aren't in Sync more than a 4cyl bike like a FJR, or Honda ST1300. Even a fuel injected bike will need synchronized. Once set, there should be easy ways for us to all do this in our own garages saving money left and right. Other than that, there isn't much you should need to do at 6k mileage other than air filter if you do alot of dusty riding, then check at your discretion.
I would recommend EARLY at some time to apply heavy doses of MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE PASTE to the rear diff splines, as most factories don't apply enough at factory. This won't be checked at first service either. Yamaha might have their own brand of Moly Paste, but if not, HONDA makes this and sells it at most dealers. NOT OLD SCHOOL HUB GREASE!!!! NO WAY!!!

 

[MotorcopBBQ]

Maybe when everyone gets their s10. Guys can make youtube videos to help me out.

 

[colorider]

I would recommend EARLY at some time to apply heavy doses of MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE PASTE to the rear diff splines, as most factories don't apply enough at factory. This won't be checked at first service either. Yamaha might have their own brand of Moly Paste, but if not, HONDA makes this and sells it at most dealers. NOT OLD SCHOOL HUB GREASE!!!! NO WAY!!!

Good point Jeff (you can sure tell the "X" ST1100 riders here!!)

One other point that may be worth checking on the SuperT's (when we get them) is the front splines of the drive shaft. Many FJR owners have reported little or no grease at their first check.

 

[Koinz]

I would recommend EARLY at some time to apply heavy doses of MOLYBDENUM DISULFIDE PASTE to the rear diff splines, as most factories don't apply enough at factory. This won't be checked at first service either. Yamaha might have their own brand of Moly Paste, but if not, HONDA makes this and sells it at most dealers. NOT OLD SCHOOL HUB GREASE!!!! NO WAY!!!

I have a pint of Molybdenum Disulfide that mixes with the gear oil at a 10:1 ratio. Always used it for my Beemer in the final drive and trasmission. I don't know if it was my dumb luck or not, but I never had an issue with my FD or trasnmission in 60K miles. I'll probably use it in ST10 after dumping the original oil. It's very sticky stuff and coats the surfaces very well. It's not cheap though, but the pint wil last for years as you don't need much to mix with the gear oil.

 

[SisuTen]

I think it's safe to say that it will be far less than what a BMW GS owner pays )

Paul

 

[bvail]

I am just trying to see how much it cost for the 6000 miles/10,000km service check for any current yamaha's owners. If you have taken it to your local dealership for its check up.

Never done that so can't help. I do my own work because I don't want anyone screwing with my rides unless something is broke that I can't fix 8)

 

[HoebSTer]

My personal opinion is I wouldn't mix the Moly with Hub oil. I would only apply it with fingers to the splines, both male and female!!!!

 

[colorider]

My personal opinion is I wouldn't mix the Moly with Hub oil. I would only apply it with fingers to the splines, both male and female!!!!

Agree totally. I will also use it on the engine end drive shaft splines.