First Service/Valve Check Price Please

[OldVet]

What did you pay for your first service/valve check

I got an astronomical quote from my dealer and would like to know what everyone else is charging please

Thanks...

 

[stevieboy]

I am kind of dreading this too. My dealer has been very vague about it but not about his unhappiness with KTM service and warranty support.

 

[Diploman]

There is an excellent photo-documented How-To on valve check and adjustment by Duke owner Luc Lopes. This is inspiring an increasing number of people to take on this task themselves.

https://www.evernote.com/shard/s225/sh/d540c610-7399-47be-aae3-f8875a3e9eda/52b6f26d9ad402d8

 

[reenmachine]

There is an excellent photo-documented How-To on valve check and adjustment by Duke owner Luc Lopes. This is inspiring an increasing number of people to take on this task themselves.

https://www.evernote.com/shard/s225/sh/d540c610-7399-47be-aae3-f8875a3e9eda/52b6f26d9ad402d8

That's a great writeup. Saved for future use!

 

[motoputz]

Just over $600 for first service at the shop I bought the bike from. It will be the last time they touch the bike for non warranty work. They are a good shop but their hourly rate is more than $100 an hour.

 

[OldVet]

Thanks but I'm just not inclined to do the work myself, I'd rather ride it than work on it.

I'm still looking for a few that have had it done at a show and how much they were charged please.

 

[OldVet]

Just over $600 for first service at the shop I bought the bike from. It will be the last time they touch the bike for non warranty work. They are a good shop but their hourly rate is more than $100 an hour.

Thank's, even at that that is three to four hundred less than I was quoted...

 

[reenmachine]

Wow...20% of the MSRP of the bike to do the first service??

 

[OldVet]

No shit, that's what I said...

 

[Starxz]

I haven't done this yet (1100 miles on the bike now) for this specific reason. I was quoted $600-700 to get the whole first service done.

So I did all the oil and filters, coolant swap, and maintenance myself and forewent the valve check till I gain enough confidence to do it myself.

 

[micah360]

I just got my receipt out to check and I was $304.61 out the door. That was for the 600 mile service, including oil change and valve inspection.

 

[OldVet]

I just got my receipt out to check and I was $304.61 out the door. That was for the 600 mile service, including oil change and valve inspection.

Thanks... It looks like I need to take a ride to CO

 

[Seth]

There is an excellent photo-documented How-To on valve check and adjustment by Duke owner Luc Lopes. This is inspiring an increasing number of people to take on this task themselves.

https://www.evernote.com/shard/s225/sh/d540c610-7399-47be-aae3-f8875a3e9eda/52b6f26d9ad402d8

Wow, that is simply excellent!

 

[Chris The Welder]

Thanks a million to that guy. That's just what I needed. Nicely done!

 

[Seth]

Right?! I would not have the patience to do the valve check AND keep taking pictures. I kinda felt bad that he had the click-it-e-clack after putting everything back together. THAT is why I would take it to the dealer. They would probably tear it down again and re-shim before handing it back to the customer.

 

[Fasteddy]

FWIW,
Yes, it's a nice write up, but, I would take a more minimalist approach. there is no need to have the cams clear out.

I took pics as I went more for reference which still comes in handy. I did not drain the coolant and you can check the clearance of the exhaust from the middle toward the front so the radiator is not really an issue.

Measure everything 3 times, draw a chart out and write clearance before pulling cams loose, only take one shim out at a time, do not take cams all the way out, just move them out of the way and use a zip tie around each gear and chain so that they stay in time. re check clearances again before putting valve cover back on. Search back through threads for more hints and tips....

Here is the formula for calculating the shim adjustment.
SHIM CALC EXAMPLE:
Current Shim – (Clearance Spec – Actual Clearance) = Size of new shim
Here’s how our bike calculated: 2.10 – (.15 – .00) = 1.95mm

Here is my chart copied into my notes from my first re shim

VALVE CLR. AT 1ST SVC.
Spec. INT.=.10MM EXH.=.15MM +/-.002

front
L.E .11 R.E .13
L.I .09 R.I .095

NEW SHIMS ARE:
front
L.E 2.45 R.E 2.40
L.I 2.48 R.I 2.48

 

[Seth]

Eddy your way sounds fantastic. Did you do a write up? I guess I could of searched but it is Friday and I feel like being lazy!

 

[Fasteddy]

http://www.rc390-forum.com/forum/engine-and-technical-discussion/373-valve-adjustment-2.html

Never really did a write up, it seemed pretty straight forward though and I opted to leave the rubber polymer heat shield in as it is easy to move out of the way and does serve a purpose.

 

[Sacape2]

My local shop wanted $1100 parts and labor. I said eat dirt and did the oil myself and waiting for a moment that I have the spare time to do the valve clearances.

 

[Fasteddy]

My local shop wanted $1100 parts and labor. I said eat dirt and did the oil myself and waiting for a moment that I have the spare time to do the valve clearances.

WOW! that is just stunning!