Hi peeps. Purchased a CBF600 from Manchester. Living in London and now due for it’s first service.
Any recommendations in or around central London, East or South East London?
Been quoted £165 from one Honda dealer. Sounds a bit pricey to me.
Any assistance appreciated.
Just double check on issues around warranty cause I’m assuming it’s a new bike, right? Not really clued up on waranty issues so maybe another member will know if it has to be a dealer or can be an independent…
Yep. Bought new. Thought there was some ruling that independent services would not void warrantee so long as they followed the service requirements. owever, this is my first new bike so not sure.
I think you’re right there… I remember SBK telling me that about my suzuki but don’t want to say anything wrong…
I’m pretty sure that any garage will do PROVIDED IT IS VAT REGISTERED
Dont take that as 100% correct though
I like Chiswick Honda, that’s where I take my Honda. I figured I should take it there seeing as it was Honda and all (which was my simple approach to finding a garage for servicing). I’ve had pretty positive experiences with them. Apparently there is cheaper out there but I wouldn’t know as I’ve only ever been there.
The 600 mile service is very important because the bike needs to be checked over more than ‘serviced’. Apologies if this is common knowledge but new bikes come partially assembled and the dealership mechanics complete the assembly of the bike when they take it out of the crate and carry out the pre-delivery inspection (pdi). Most new bikes and scooters come with thin engine oil from the factory because the engine is new and tight so after 600 miles of running in, the oil is changed for proper stuff and the bike is checked over to verify everything is correctly torqued and within manufacturer’s spec.
Most dealerships can give free/discounted first service if you bought the bike from them. Independant garages can carry out thr 1st service too but realistically they would not know about common faults to check for on a new bike, not too mention torque settings and/or error codes. Many manufacturer’s will wave the warranty small print at you if you go out of there ‘service net’ and things go wrong with the bike.
I would explain to the service manager why you are doing your 1st service with him and if he/she can give you a discount as a new customer. I doubt they will turn you down as they want to retain and grow their customer base in the current financial climate. The Dec/Jan period is very quiet for the two-wheeled industry so he/she may need the work to keep the mecanics working.
Sorry for the long post, hope it is useful
+2 on joeys, i’d take it to a dealer for the 600 service,
in respect of cars PROVIDED IT IS VAT REGISTERED is valid so no reason the same shouldnt be for bikes.
wot the heck…
last time i bought a new bike (long long time ago :D) first AND second service at 1k were free as part of the warranty requirements?
and you should be able to take it to any dealership which is authorised by your manufacturer, e.g. honda?
the first service especially is paramount as all the crap from the new engine running in needs to be cleared up.
its worth to give your dealer in manchester a call, they should be able to clarify.
Will my Honda manufacturer’s warranty be affected if my motorcycle is serviced by a non Honda Dealer?No, so long as any defects are not the result of any service related issues
If a non Honda Dealer services my motorcycle, do they have to use genuine Honda parts?No, if a part fails and is the cause of an issue of an issue we will not honour warranty on non Honda parts.
Joey is right…
They need to check the torque setting on all your fasteners as well. If you could afford the brand new bike then why skimp on important servicing costs? Chiswick Honda
Try Motoden in Dalston… (not far from Old Street roundabout)
They are an official Honda dealer and very good.
Thanks all. Very useful information. I agree that the first service is the most important - so I would rather take it to a Honda dealer. Have booked in for Friday.
Appreciate the opinions.
Bike’s in the shop getting well lubed and checked out. let you know how it went.
