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jim250 · 05-25-2010, 09:28 PM

Hi,

I bought a new Suzuki 250 from the dealer last week and they said to bring the bike back in at 600 miles for an oil change. At first I thought it was for free but I found out that I would get charged. I am capable of changing the oil myself. Would my warranty still be good if I changed the oil myself? or does the dealer have to do it? Thanks. Jim

Kenneth_Moore · 05-26-2010, 06:07 AM

You can change the oil yourself and do any other scheduled maintenance and keep your warranty intact. Federal law prohibits dealers from forcing you to use their service to maintain the warranty. Keep reciepts etc.

The 600 mile check includes checking chain tension, bolt torque, etc., so do that too.

The_AirHawk · 05-26-2010, 08:02 AM

I'd pop the oil-receipts in a file somewhere though; if you ever have any Warranty Issues, and they want to attempt Denial of your claim because you didn't have the work done with them - merely pulling that file out will stifle that shyte.

I usually write the date of the oil-change, and the mileage on the receipt, as well as in a logbook (which can be just a few sheets of paper in your file).

pushrod · 05-26-2010, 09:12 AM

As hinted at by Ken, the first Dealer Service is 500 to 600 miles.

The service is usually designed to check the bike for proper adjustments, loose hardware, and in some cases they change the 'break-in' oil for the recommended oil.

That's what Triumph does, at least for the 955/1050 engines, where they have Dino oil for break-in, then they run on Synthetic from then on.

So, if you don't take it to the Dealer, make sure you do all the checks and tweaks listed in the Owner's Manual (or wherever).

acecycleins · 05-26-2010, 02:36 PM

This is where negotiating with the F & I manager comes in. Sorry you didn't get the notice, but when I was a Finance Manager I would through in the break-in service if they bought stuff that they were dumb enough to through into the finance deal.

mscuddy · 05-26-2010, 02:50 PM

Uh, this goes in motorcycle maintenance and mods. You really should have known...

A Star Ride · 05-26-2010, 03:15 PM

Routine maintence I'll do myself, but I'd leave the break in service to the dealer myself, not knowing all the specs for adjustment & what all is needing done. If your savvy enough to do it all I say go for it.

05-25-2010, 09:28 PM	#1
jim250 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsburgh, PA Posts: 12	new motorcycle, oil change question Hi, I bought a new Suzuki 250 from the dealer last week and they said to bring the bike back in at 600 miles for an oil change. At first I thought it was for free but I found out that I would get charged. I am capable of changing the oil myself. Would my warranty still be good if I changed the oil myself? or does the dealer have to do it? Thanks. Jim

05-26-2010, 06:07 AM	#2
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	You can change the oil yourself and do any other scheduled maintenance and keep your warranty intact. Federal law prohibits dealers from forcing you to use their service to maintain the warranty. Keep reciepts etc. The 600 mile check includes checking chain tension, bolt torque, etc., so do that too. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org Last edited by Kenneth_Moore : 05-26-2010 at 06:10 AM.

05-26-2010, 08:02 AM	#3
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	I'd pop the oil-receipts in a file somewhere though; if you ever have any Warranty Issues, and they want to attempt Denial of your claim because you didn't have the work done with them - merely pulling that file out will stifle that shyte. I usually write the date of the oil-change, and the mileage on the receipt, as well as in a logbook (which can be just a few sheets of paper in your file). __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

05-26-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	As hinted at by Ken, the first Dealer Service is 500 to 600 miles. The service is usually designed to check the bike for proper adjustments, loose hardware, and in some cases they change the 'break-in' oil for the recommended oil. That's what Triumph does, at least for the 955/1050 engines, where they have Dino oil for break-in, then they run on Synthetic from then on. So, if you don't take it to the Dealer, make sure you do all the checks and tweaks listed in the Owner's Manual (or wherever). __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

05-26-2010, 02:36 PM	#5
acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,125	This is where negotiating with the F & I manager comes in. Sorry you didn't get the notice, but when I was a Finance Manager I would through in the break-in service if they bought stuff that they were dumb enough to through into the finance deal. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

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05-26-2010, 02:50 PM	#6
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05-26-2010, 03:15 PM	#7
A Star Ride Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: central Va Posts: 1,126	Routine maintence I'll do myself, but I'd leave the break in service to the dealer myself, not knowing all the specs for adjustment & what all is needing done. If your savvy enough to do it all I say go for it. __________________ White Trash Hick from Appalachia