Service Intervals Question

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  1. Dagger

    Dagger New Member

    Oct 1, 2018
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    #1 Dagger, Oct 2, 2018
    Hi Everyone

    I have a 2014 Speedmaster with 40,000 km on it (about 25,000 miles)

    At 20,000 km I did the full dealer service which included adjusting valve clearances and it cost me over $800 (about 500 pounds)
    I now need my next major service but the simple fact is that it is too expensive for me. My question is, beyond the obvious oil and filter change, what MUST I do at this mileage?

    Do the valves really need to be adjusted again? Am I asking for trouble if I don't do the full package?

    (As an aside, the full package at my dealer includes changing the coolant. The bike is air cooled!!
    I can't help but think this 4 hour service is a scam.

    Any opinions would be appreciated.

    Thank you. Dagger in Canada
     
  2. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #2 Sprinter, Oct 2, 2018
    Hi.
    Why not ask for a quote to do the valves, and do the rest yourself, or do it all yourself.
    One suggestion would be buy this and see what the service entails, then read how and decide.
     
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  3. Dagger

    Dagger New Member

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    #3 Dagger, Oct 2, 2018
    What about other things which MUST be done at this point? Spark plugs? Air filter etc??
     
  4. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #4 Sprinter, Oct 2, 2018
    Can you use a spanner,If the answers yes then you can do the other things,or you do what you can and keep the price of the service down.
     
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  5. Dagger

    Dagger New Member

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    #5 Dagger, Oct 2, 2018

    Hi Sprinter
    I am ashamed to say that I am useless! I have always relied on the experts to make sure it was done right. I guess that is the price I pay (quite literally) for never having learned.
     
  6. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    #6 Callumity, Oct 2, 2018
    It is never too late to start to learn. A Haynes manual even grades jobs for difficulty.
    Get yourself a few basic tools, a manual and you will be doing a basic lubrication service in no time for a fraction of the dealer price. Expand your repertoire as you learn.
     
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  7. Dagger

    Dagger New Member

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    #7 Dagger, Oct 4, 2018
    Thank you all for your opinions - anything else I MUST do at this mileage?
     
  8. Richard Neale

    Richard Neale Active Member

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    #8 Richard Neale, Oct 4, 2018
    Oil change and filter are the overiding important service jobs to ensure your engine survives. However if your valve clearances close up due to seat wear the valves can get damaged by burning and then need major repair. At high mileages its worth investing in getting them checked.
     
  9. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #9 Sprinter, Oct 4, 2018

    Order a manual ( just to read if nothing else ).
     
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