Dealer shock!!!

[starkruzen]

I called my local Yamaha Service Manager about getting my 07 RSTD in for a 12,000 mile tune-up and I was SHOCKED! HE asked me if I changed my own oil...and I hesatated and told him that I do. He asked me if it runs okay..I said yes. He told me to clean my air filter and save myself about $800! I then asked him about the carb sync and new plugs...He said the RSTD rarely gets out of sync and the plugs would probably out last the bike!

 

After I got myself off the floor..I said thanks and hung up. These bikes are very tough machines. I did get a set of new plugs (NKG Iridium IX) and took out one my plugs from the bike and it looks perfect. Maybe later.

 

Mark:240:

[SilvrT]

I've just replaced my plugs with the Iridium ones. I have about the same mileage as you and the original plugs were still in good condition.

 

Other things you should do at this stage (besides changing oil and filter)...

 

Remove the rear wheel and grease those splines real good.

Remove the 5-pin "damper" and clean it up and lube it real good (there's a circlip that holds it in).

Swap the inner and outer rear brake pads.

Pull the pumpkin and lube the splines on the driveshaft (both ends).

Lube all pivot points on the rear shock.

Check steering head bearing load (adjustment).

Check the carb sync if you have the tool.

 

There are writeups on all of the above somewhere on the site.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Mark,

First off, I wanted to say you are very lucky that you have such an honest Dealer, Most are not.

With all of the money you just saved by NOT having your 12,000 mile service done, purchase a Manometer (CarbTune) so you can do your own Carb. Sync's. and heck you could even spring for a nice Motorcycle Jack and get that puppy off the floor when you work on it, AND STILL have $500.00 in the bank! SilverT had some great ideas for maint. you can do for yourself and will prolong the life of your scoot. (especially with that new jack!)

Just my thoughts,

Earl

[dave_wells]

That s Nice

I get the same from me dealer KC Cycle in Hebron Ohio

My bike is an 06 RSTD with 40,000 miles it

Every time I am out that way I ask them what do I need

Al will ask me what have you done I tell him and usually says

Well I can take your money or you can go do this...

 

They are nice to deal with..

 

My bike has been in the shop 6 times

600 mile check up

4 to replace tires

1 fuel pump Warranty work

 

They are made to ride not repair ............

 

I still change my plugs and coolant each season

 

Ride Safe

Dave....

 

 

I called my local Yamaha Service Manager about getting my 07 RSTD in for a 12,000 mile tune-up and I was SHOCKED! HE asked me if I changed my own oil...and I hesatated and told him that I do. He asked me if it runs okay..I said yes. He told me to clean my air filter and save myself about $800! I then asked him about the carb sync and new plugs...He said the RSTD rarely gets out of sync and the plugs would probably out last the bike!

 

After I got myself off the floor..I said thanks and hung up. These bikes are very tough machines. I did get a set of new plugs (NKG Iridium IX) and took out one my plugs from the bike and it looks perfect. Maybe later.

 

Mark:240:

[bongobobny]

Yah! My cousin, who just happens to be the service manager at my dealer said just change the oil and rear end lube and get on with life...