JMo

It's swings and roundabouts - basically if you pay list (or close to list) price for a new bike, you usually get the 1st service (600 miles) for free, or just oil and filter cost - but if you get a bargin at purchase time, then they usually try to make it up by charging you for the first service.

Prices do differ quite considerably between dealers, usually depending on their location - so do phone around a few since you don't have to get it serviced where you bought it from, only an authorised dealer.

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