Whats needed for a service at 23000m??

22-05-2008, 09:28 AM

My S4R is overdue for a service, the last one was done at 15000 miles and had all belts replaced, shims done, filters replaced, gaskets etc... What would you suggest needs doing now, its got 23000 miles on the clock now. All the above doesn't need doing every 7000 miles does it? It would be cheaper to buy a new bike every 2 years

gary tompkins · 22-05-2008, 10:43 AM

Manda,

Usual rule of thumb is 2 years or 12000 miles on belts for 2 valve motors, but not sure if that's the case on later 4 valve w/c lumps? Service intervals are minor 6K & major at 12K miles. I would say at the very least the bike could do with fresh oil & filter, and the shims checked - some of which it's at least 2000 miles overdue for. However the belts have to come off to check/adjust the shims, so you may as well put new belts on while your at it, or make do with checking/re-adjusting the old ones.

If the bikes out of guarantee you can save £££'s by taking it to a good independant service agent. God only knows what some franchised dealers rip people off for service-wise these days. Last time I had a full service done at a Ducati dealer (900 - 2 valve) it cost over £350 & I almost shat myself when I saw the bill.

Recent trike service - cam belts/ 4 shims & uprated slave cylinder fitted cost me £170. I supplied some of the parts and did my own oil/filter change beforehand though

Nickj · 22-05-2008, 10:46 AM

I think you've caught onto the marketing plan there.

22-05-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Manda,

Usual rule of thumb is 2 years or 12000 miles on belts for 2 valve motors, but not sure if that's the case on later 4 valve w/c lumps? Service intervals are minor 6K & major at 12K miles. I would say at the very least the bike could do with fresh oil & filter, and the shims checked - some of which it's at least 2000 miles overdue for. However the belts have to come off to check/adjust the shims, so you may as well put new belts on while your at it, or make do with checking/re-adjusting the old ones.

If the bikes out of guarantee you can save £££'s by taking it to a good independant service agent. God only knows what some franchised dealers rip people off for service-wise these days. Last time I had a full service done at a Ducati dealer (900 - 2 valve) it cost over £350 & I almost shat myself when I saw the bill.

Recent trike service - cam belts/ 4 shims & uprated slave cylinder fitted cost me £170. I supplied some of the parts and did my own oil/filter change beforehand though

Yes quite, my service at Protwins was £543.00 2 years ago, thats why I asked cos I dont really want another bill like that if I can get a friend to do it.

gary tompkins · 22-05-2008, 03:59 PM

Ahhh... Pro Twins

As suggested earlier - shop around to avoid open wallet surgury

nuff said

22-05-2008, 06:21 PM

What’ a 12000 mile service plus new pads and chain n sprockets going to be?

gary tompkins · 22-05-2008, 06:50 PM

Depend's where you go - best thing is to get several quotes before hand

I haven't used official dealers for years... see post #2 above

jerry · 25-05-2008, 04:23 PM

DIY is the cheapest option if u are technical.

25-05-2008, 10:32 PM

workshop manuals are great things i dunno if there is an english one for the s4.
shop around for parts. but try dealers because they are surprisingly cheap for service pats.
I;d allow £100 at least in parts for a chain and sprockets/ but probably closer to 200 fitted

22-05-2008, 09:28 AM	#1
Manda Guest Posts: n/a	Whats needed for a service at 23000m?? My S4R is overdue for a service, the last one was done at 15000 miles and had all belts replaced, shims done, filters replaced, gaskets etc... What would you suggest needs doing now, its got 23000 miles on the clock now. All the above doesn't need doing every 7000 miles does it? It would be cheaper to buy a new bike every 2 years

22-05-2008, 10:46 AM	#3
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,195	I think you've caught onto the marketing plan there. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

22-05-2008, 03:59 PM	#5
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Kerrching!!! Ahhh... Pro Twins As suggested earlier - shop around to avoid open wallet surgury nuff said __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

22-05-2008, 06:50 PM	#7
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Depend's where you go - best thing is to get several quotes before hand I haven't used official dealers for years... see post #2 above __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

25-05-2008, 04:23 PM	#8
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,823	DIY is the cheapest option if u are technical. __________________ MONSTERMAN

22-05-2008, 10:43 AM	#2
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Manda, Usual rule of thumb is 2 years or 12000 miles on belts for 2 valve motors, but not sure if that's the case on later 4 valve w/c lumps? Service intervals are minor 6K & major at 12K miles. I would say at the very least the bike could do with fresh oil & filter, and the shims checked - some of which it's at least 2000 miles overdue for. However the belts have to come off to check/adjust the shims, so you may as well put new belts on while your at it, or make do with checking/re-adjusting the old ones. If the bikes out of guarantee you can save £££'s by taking it to a good independant service agent. God only knows what some franchised dealers rip people off for service-wise these days. Last time I had a full service done at a Ducati dealer (900 - 2 valve) it cost over £350 & I almost shat myself when I saw the bill. Recent trike service - cam belts/ 4 shims & uprated slave cylinder fitted cost me £170. I supplied some of the parts and did my own oil/filter change beforehand though __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 22-05-2008 at 10:50 AM..

22-05-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
Chris & Nean Guest Posts: n/a	What’ a 12000 mile service plus new pads and chain n sprockets going to be?

25-05-2008, 10:32 PM	#9
alreadyinuse Guest Posts: n/a	workshop manuals are great things i dunno if there is an english one for the s4. shop around for parts. but try dealers because they are surprisingly cheap for service pats. I;d allow £100 at least in parts for a chain and sprockets/ but probably closer to 200 fitted