Is Honda SA aware of this Forum? And or the Dealerships - It would also be good to have their input into some of the lines of topic. Is anyone in the GP area experiencing good service and value from a dealership up here?
I think the 12 000km service will cost quite a bit.
Has anyone had the 12000km service yet?
I would image it will need new brake pads and probably a coolant and brake fluid replacement in addition to the normal service items. 12 000km is a long way for a bike.
I reckon I might try and replace the brake pads just before the service, as I'm pretty sure the dealers will smoke you with the price. On my old Kawa I paid R1200 for a dealer to replace the front and rear pads. 2 years later I did it myself with higher quality sintered pads for something like R450.
Honda Tygervalley does offer the fitment of aftermarket pads upon normal service. Let me quote the service advisor: "the genuine pads just insanely expensive"...
have no idea on brand etc... All i know is full throttle have them and they even made a note in their book as the part listed was incorrect, if i go past again and remeber i will go and find out