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**Hellgate** · 08-26-2008, 02:26 PM

My wife makes Mojitos when I work on the bike. The problem is they are so damn strong I often stop what I'm doing so I don't screw it up! Whewwww!!!!

MarinaFazer · 08-26-2008, 02:31 PM

hey Hellgate: How do you like the Corbin seat and how does the lady like the passenger backrest?

**FZ6inNH** · 08-26-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinaFazer

hey Hellgate: How do you like the Corbin seat and how does the lady like the passenger backrest?

I wish I had a Corbin! I traded my Yamaha Comfort with oldfast007 on the N.E. Meet for a portion of the ride. WOW!!!! As he stated though, he'd like to send it back to have it modded to move the backrest for the rider forward as well as raise the front of the pillion area so she doesn't slide forward into him with the significant slope it currently has. If you order it this way up front though!!!! . . . .

Wolfman · 08-26-2008, 08:31 PM

My first service cost me $186 australian, next one will be 20,000km's and without looking at my owners manual, i think that is valve clearance check time...so that will be a little more expensive. Dont have the tools, or confidence (skills) to do engine stuff to the bike myself.

Ozfazer6 · 08-26-2008, 10:09 PM

I try and do as much as I can myself,the only thing I haven't and wont try are the valve clearances .The first check on the valves isn't really important I don't think,I have yet to have a bike that has needed adjustment till the third check.

**boo68** · 08-27-2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellgate

My wife makes Mojitos when I work on the bike. The problem is they are so damn strong I often stop what I'm doing so I don't screw it up! Whewwww!!!!

hehe that is very sweet of her.

**Hellgate** · 08-27-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinaFazer

hey Hellgate: How do you like the Corbin seat and how does the lady like the passenger backrest?

Marina - Likes the back rest, hate how slippery it is. More details > http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-m...eat-worth.html (Yamaha comfort seat worth it?)

paul1149 · 08-27-2008, 09:48 PM

I've had two services done now, less oil/filter changes which I did, to the tune of about $250USD. Needed some free warrantee work on the speedo too. But getting the bike to and from the dealer was a hassle, and being without the bike for days was no fun. So this time I did the service (8K) myself. Took my time, bought a couple of tools (didn't realize a spark plug wrench was in the tool kit), actually enjoyed it. Detailed the bike while I was at it.

Now I just ordered a Battlax BT-021 rear tire that I intend on mounting and balancing myself. Dealership wanted $70. It will be my first time. Looking forward to it.

**mstewar1** · 08-28-2008, 06:46 AM

I'm at a little over 6k miles. Just had new tires ("tyres" for those speaking the Queen's anguish) put on at $20/wheel. I'd love to be able to do that, too, but live in a small apartment with no parking or garage-type of space -- and what space I have in my apartment is filled with (8, yes i have a problem) bicycles.

I do my oil changes and regular cleaning, etc. in the alley behind the building with the homeless people and dumpster for company... wah, wah, wah...

I'll probably do the valve adjust myself if I can find a better spot to work on it.

As Hellgate mentioned, most stuff is exposed and easy to get to. If you are even slightly mechanically-inclined, read the manual, get good tools, search this forum before you start, and take your time, you should be able to do most of the work on your bike. ymmv, of course.

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GodSpeedLuc · 08-28-2008, 07:02 PM

i just picked up my bike from its first service today. i have always let the dealership do the first service work on my car/bike so that if there are any manufacturer defects or errors, the dealership would be able to pick up on it beforehand and better than i could being as they are at the time more knowledgeable and more aware of the vehicle. afterwards, i do all the services and everything else myself. not to mention some other circumstances such as having a close relationship with the owner of the bike dealership and wanting them to check out something i first thought was wrong with the bike. Total came out to $252 for the first service.

otherwise, there is no need to exclude your local dealership. in most cases they are well more knowledgeable in the field and or particular vehicle. however, it is also very beneficial for you to familiarize with your own vehicle in order to do as much and what you can.

View Poll Results: How much have you spent getting your bike serviced or repaired at the dealership?
$ 0.00 bike was still under warranty or I had no repairs or servicing needed.	28	38.36%
Under $250.00 USD	31	42.47%
$250 - $500 USD	11	15.07%
$500 - $1,000 USD	1	1.37%
$1,000 - and up	2	2.74%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

08-26-2008, 02:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,027 Rep Power: 56 Member #1191	Re: How much have you spent servicing your bike at the dealership? My wife makes Mojitos when I work on the bike. The problem is they are so damn strong I often stop what I'm doing so I don't screw it up! Whewwww!!!! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

08-26-2008, 02:31 PM	#22 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 899 Rep Power: 12 Member #2566	Re: How much have you spent servicing your bike at the dealership? hey Hellgate: How do you like the Corbin seat and how does the lady like the passenger backrest? __________________ Read my post, not my signature.

08-26-2008, 08:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 1,843 Rep Power: 23 Member #2280	Re: How much have you spent servicing your bike at the dealership? My first service cost me $186 australian, next one will be 20,000km's and without looking at my owners manual, i think that is valve clearance check time...so that will be a little more expensive. Dont have the tools, or confidence (skills) to do engine stuff to the bike myself. __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs & gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* 05 R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Goodridge Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels,TB's FE.

08-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
Ozfazer6 Koala with Attitude Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide Bike: 2005 FZ6 in Blue Posts: 1,111 Rep Power: 16 Member #372	Re: How much have you spent servicing your bike at the dealership? I try and do as much as I can myself,the only thing I haven't and wont try are the valve clearances .The first check on the valves isn't really important I don't think,I have yet to have a bike that has needed adjustment till the third check.

08-27-2008, 09:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
paul1149 Riding with the King Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern NY Bike: '07 FZ6, blue, 11K miles Posts: 122 Rep Power: 5 Member #844	Re: How much have you spent servicing your bike at the dealership? I've had two services done now, less oil/filter changes which I did, to the tune of about $250USD. Needed some free warrantee work on the speedo too. But getting the bike to and from the dealer was a hassle, and being without the bike for days was no fun. So this time I did the service (8K) myself. Took my time, bought a couple of tools (didn't realize a spark plug wrench was in the tool kit), actually enjoyed it. Detailed the bike while I was at it. Now I just ordered a Battlax BT-021 rear tire that I intend on mounting and balancing myself. Dealership wanted $70. It will be my first time. Looking forward to it.

08-28-2008, 06:46 AM	#29 (permalink)
mstewar1 made you look... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: berkeley Bike: 06 fz6 Posts: 234 Rep Power: 5 Member #4302	Re: How much have you spent servicing your bike at the dealership? I'm at a little over 6k miles. Just had new tires ("tyres" for those speaking the Queen's anguish) put on at $20/wheel. I'd love to be able to do that, too, but live in a small apartment with no parking or garage-type of space -- and what space I have in my apartment is filled with (8, yes i have a problem) bicycles. I do my oil changes and regular cleaning, etc. in the alley behind the building with the homeless people and dumpster for company... wah, wah, wah... I'll probably do the valve adjust myself if I can find a better spot to work on it. As Hellgate mentioned, most stuff is exposed and easy to get to. If you are even slightly mechanically-inclined, read the manual, get good tools, search this forum before you start, and take your time, you should be able to do most of the work on your bike. ymmv, of course. )

08-28-2008, 07:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
GodSpeedLuc Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ocean State Bike: 08 Raven Black FZ6 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 3 Member #3865	Re: How much have you spent servicing your bike at the dealership? i just picked up my bike from its first service today. i have always let the dealership do the first service work on my car/bike so that if there are any manufacturer defects or errors, the dealership would be able to pick up on it beforehand and better than i could being as they are at the time more knowledgeable and more aware of the vehicle. afterwards, i do all the services and everything else myself. not to mention some other circumstances such as having a close relationship with the owner of the bike dealership and wanting them to check out something i first thought was wrong with the bike. Total came out to $252 for the first service. otherwise, there is no need to exclude your local dealership. in most cases they are well more knowledgeable in the field and or particular vehicle. however, it is also very beneficial for you to familiarize with your own vehicle in order to do as much and what you can.

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