Hi Always service your new bike at 1000km, thereafter, in the NC's case every 10 000km, I however I change the oil and the oil filter every 6000km, and Ive never (in 32 years and 24 bikes) had any engine issues .....touch wood !!
"Blessed are the cracked...for they let in the light."
Wow - thanks for your comments - I've almost missed out badly on this one .
I've just phoned the local Dealer - they also confirmed that the NCX needs to be serviced at 1000 km ! The salesman has never mentioned anything in this regard, but I guess it would be unfair to blame him for anything...
Anyway, I will try to make an appointment Monday morning - for the time being my NCX will be stranded untill it gets serviced .
Last Edit: Mar 23, 2013 11:23:24 GMT 2 by EcoRider
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Post by capecommuter on Mar 27, 2013 12:12:15 GMT 2
My service at Honda Wing Tygerberg also cost R920 so at least they are consistent. As far as I can remember there was not much in the way of spares except oil & filter so I will check the invoice again to see exactly what was done. The salesman said they also check valve clearance but dont know if they did!!
I paid R939.70 (including R115.40 VAT) at Honda Pinetown for the first (1000 km) service.
The first service does not include valve clearance adjustments - before the service it has been confirmed by a staff member that valve clearances get checked for the first time during the 12 000 km service.
Description according to Invoice:
Replaced engine Oil, Sump washer & oil Filter. Inspected all Lights and adjusted rear brake light Switch. Inspected front and rear Brakes. Adjusted rear Brakes. Inspected and corrected Tyre pressures. Cleaned, lubricated, &adjusted drive Chain. Inspected all lever & cables. inspected and re-torqued all nuts and bolts. Inspected and corrected Fluid levels. Test drove bike.
Labour casts R 355.00
Parts: Oil Filter R108.64 Drain washer R5.94 Actevo Prot R73.68 (I do not know what Actevo Prot is) Sundries R60.00
Total Parts R409.30
I Did find Honda Pinetown's service very professional, and do not have any reason to complain.
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My "Encie" is booked for tomorrow so I will report back on it.
Apart from the first service - and I hope they will check on the tappets because I find them a leeeeeetle on the noisy side, I want them to adjust the gear lever down a notch as I find it a bit high for the foot, and Also the clutch lever down a notch as this would be more comfortable for me. They must also fit my number plates and licence, which was not done for the delivery (which I had to fight for - I also had to fight for the first service booking - these people dont seem to understand that they are here to serve customers and not the other way round). Another item is the right hand handle bar end weight thing which the salesman told me should be loose - never before have I encountered this on any bike. Will see tomorrow.
Looking forward to see your post........I have paid exactly 64K for mine - brand new, with 20kms at the clock. The price included everything - numberplate fitted as well.
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1000Km service R375.00 Drain & renew oil filter; adjust gear & clutch levers; secure l/s wieght Check electronics & tyre pressures; check clutch & throttle foreplay; adjust & lube chain Consumables R45.00 QA CT EV OB OIL ACTEVO X 37 UNITS R370.00 R 15410 MCJ 505 Oil filter cartidge R108.64 T 94109 14000 Washer plug 14mm R6.49
Total R905.13 Vat 126.72
Grand total R1031.85 ==========================
Cape Town Honda ==========================
The only thing that bothers is the oil listed as 37 units @ R10.00 each. but seems to be in line ...... more or less ....... with Tygerberg's price.
I had to baklei to get a booking ( since I spend most of my time (( usually weekends only)) away so had to do the service while on holiday which ended on friday) but they were ok about it. Also I took it in before 8 am and get it back b y 13:30 washed. So pretty much happy.