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Assume it's Smiths Honda in Chester? If so, Ian is the main wrench there. He's a top bloke who knows everything and more about bikes. Totally trust the guy. He is however very overworked and I think it's only him and a helper there. If you go 2 miles into town to Bill Smiths, they have a bigger workshop. Same business just not the Honda branch. You could try them if it's not possible to wait till early September, they may be able to fit you in earlier. What I do is call then about 6 weeks ahead of time. They are always busy, doesn't matter what month. You'll get g

This bike has a split link in the chain. Trouble free.

Oil change is really "THE SERVICE ! " if you are lucky unlike poppet - +a look over checking nuts and bolts etc

That does help thanks, feel much better now!!!!!!

Put yourself in the dealers position and think which would be your priority. At least now you know to give plenty of notice the next time you want to book your bike in. Sorry to hear that your dealer is one that charges for the first service.

I take your point. Being new to riding after passing my test in June it just wasnt a situation I was aware of. The dealer just said book in when you reach 400 miles which i did. I feel that the first service should be on an equal priority with getting a new bike as essentially its a brand new bike that needs a service to protect its warranty as stipulated by the dealer so they should take this into consideration. Like I say though, I'm new to all this hence why I'm on here I guess.

If it helps my dealership took the bike in, never moved the bike from where a I left it and charged me the privilege of it being parked outside for an hour and never changed the oil. Was done at the 8,000 service by another dealership. Oh and I got my refund for the first service.

Yes 750 has a 17t - 700 has a 16t

Get the kit and we will do it next weekend Steve, just pop down... can do endless if you want, that will give us chance to lube the rear suspender links.... Lyn. Edit: make sure you get the correct kit for the bike DCT and manual are a bit different.