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Banshee · 03-24-2009, 7:52 PM

Had my '98 dynod there a few years ago... Don't know about servicing, but I've never had a problem with Western on Mulgoa Rd.

plonkey · 03-24-2009, 9:17 PM

I was quoted over $400.00 for a 6k service.

the cost of the oil from the workshop was double what they charged in the spare parts department. The filter was $7 more than spare parts.

I bought the stuff from spare parts , went home, downloaded the service manual and completed the service myself following each step as the book said and completed the lot in 90 minutse for a total cost of $70.00

The shops up here charge $88 to $100 per hour for labour and they arent worh a crumpet.

Just had a 24k service at another Honda dealer complete with new chain and sprockets and shelled out $1500.00

JExpress · 03-24-2009, 10:33 PM

Anyone had experience with Action Motorcycles in Sydney city?

I've had the 1k and 6k services done there, just because they're close to work. But they charged $380-ish for the 6k service and I suspect they took my Bird for a decent ride down the highway too (had approx. 30kms extra on the clock and felt a bit hot/rough when I picked it up).

Everything's running great and can't prove they rode it somewhere, but considering going elsewhere because they just don't feel trustworthy. Not to mention it took them 30 mins to find the key after the last service...

DeathWish01 · 03-24-2009, 10:35 PM

shewie services his in his bed xc:

jclaude · 03-24-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JExpress

Anyone had experience with Action Motorcycles in Sydney city?

I've had the 1k and 6k services done there, just because they're close to work. But they charged $380-ish for the 6k service and I suspect they took my Bird for a decent ride down the highway too (had approx. 30kms extra on the clock and felt a bit hot/rough when I picked it up).

Everything's running great and can't prove they rode it somewhere, but considering going elsewhere because they just don't feel trustworthy. Not to mention it took them 30 mins to find the key after the last service...

yes i do have bad comments

read my previous post, those jerks wanted to charge me for break pads altough they told me when i first bought my bike they would do it for free i guess they have also a goldfish memory then they sold me the wrong battery i told them the year ,model,and the type of battery that i wanted and they still give me the wrong one i brought it back and almost refuse to change it because i poured the acid i was too confident and find out too late they screwed up
and could go on and on with

JExpress · 03-24-2009, 10:58 PM

Thanks jclaude,

I missed the end of your previous post...that just confirms my suspicions. Will go somewhere else for the 12k service coming up.

Anyone know a good servicing option close to the city?

DragonXX - I read in the warranty documentation that the bike needs to be serviced by a licenced Honda service centre for the warranty to be valid...how do you know this isn't the case?

jclaude · 03-24-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JExpress

Thanks jclaude,

I missed the end of your previous post...that just confirms my suspicions. Will go somewhere else for the 12k service coming up.

Anyone know a good servicing option close to the city?

DragonXX - I read in the warranty documentation that the bike needs to be serviced by a licenced Honda service centre for the warranty to be valid...how do you know this isn't the case?

i'll go to robert (check previous post)next time, one of my mate is going to horsby bmw shop it has always been happy i'll get you the exact details if you want to

JExpress · 03-24-2009, 11:18 PM

Thanks again jclaude,

I know the BMW shop at Hornsby, but like most of the other preferred shops here, they're too far out.

I might have to give Flywheels a go, but $500 is steep for a 12k service!

jclaude · 03-25-2009, 8:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JExpress

Thanks again jclaude,

I know the BMW shop at Hornsby, but like most of the other preferred shops here, they're too far out.

I might have to give Flywheels a go, but $500 is steep for a 12k service!

My bad its not bmw its freedom motorcycle in brookvale tel 993 84777

dunno · 03-25-2009, 4:20 PM

dunno if anyone is interested, but i use MMT at 4A east st Granville (02)9637 0277
i am quite happy with these blokes, each time i go they down tools and we end up having a half hour chat, they have even instructed me to do every second service myself to cut back on costs, not many mechanics would tell you not to give them your work

jclaude · 03-26-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dunno

dunno if anyone is interested, but i use MMT at 4A east st Granville (02)9637 0277
i am quite happy with these blokes, each time i go they down tools and we end up having a half hour chat, they have even instructed me to do every second service myself to cut back on costs

Does it mean you can do mine?

dunno · 03-26-2009, 3:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jclaude

Does it mean you can do mine?

when i say every second service, i just mean an oil and oil filter, every 5 thousand while they do the rest every 10 thousand

jclaude · 03-26-2009, 5:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dunno

when i say every second service, i just mean an oil and oil filter, every 5 thousand while they do the rest every 10 thousand

i was only kidding, actually thats all i know to do changing oil and filter i did last month but i always go for professionals when need to change coolant fluid,break pads,break fluid etc etc

WOL · 03-26-2009, 6:10 AM

[quote=dunno;91545]has anyone tried S&R Pro????

Hi Guys, I had my '97 Girl Dyno'd at S&R and for $180 I had Jamie, Snake and their wiz kid apprentice spent the better of a 1/2 day jetting it with 3x3 runs on the Dyno, I was really impressed with them, though that was a few years ago now.

I've had an array of problems with mechanics and dealers from a brake caliper bolt being left out, the wrong spark plugs being installed, brake fluid spilt on painted surfaces, I've even been charged for a set of pistons, piston rings, cam chain and adjuster on my old Yam XS650 that were never installed. So I now do all my own servicing, not really all that hard, just buy yourself a good service manual, mainly for the fluid and oil volumes. I do the oil, oil filter and I have a K&N air filter that I clean and re-oil every now and then. I do fork oil, brake fluid, the coolant, wheel bearings ect, as long as I don't have to pull the engine down, I should be alright but if I need something done that I cannot do myself I go to
Adam Turner at GT Motorcycles at Wentworth Falls behind the Caltex. He's honest and he knows bikes inside out and he's also a Honda Nut.

JExpress · 03-27-2009, 7:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jclaude

always go for professionals when need to change coolant fluid,break pads,break fluid etc etc

I would do all my own servicing and repairs (up until the most complicated engine repairs/rebuilds), but I've got 4 years warranty on my bird (worry-free till mid-2012

) and need to get it serviced by licenced shops till then.

Only just moved to Sydney when I bought the bird and didn't realise it would be such a hassle to find a convenient and trustworthy shop!

jclaude · 03-27-2009, 8:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JExpress

Only just moved to Sydney when I bought the bird and didn't realise it would be such a hassle to find a convenient and trustworthy shop!

welcome the club,there are trustworthy people but go for a small shop instead of big company like sydney city motorcycle,action motor.It's always good to support small businesses they have better quality service, public relation and we contribute to the australian economy

03-24-2009, 7:52 PM	#21
Banshee Join Date: Jun 21 2007 Location: Springwood, West of Hell (Sydney), Australia Age: 43 Posts: 1,169	Re: A question for the Sydney siders Had my '98 dynod there a few years ago... Don't know about servicing, but I've never had a problem with Western on Mulgoa Rd.

03-24-2009, 9:17 PM	#22
plonkey Panurgic motorcyclist Join Date: Apr 14 2007 Location: Mackay australia Age: 45 Posts: 97	Re: A question for the Sydney siders I was quoted over $400.00 for a 6k service. the cost of the oil from the workshop was double what they charged in the spare parts department. The filter was $7 more than spare parts. I bought the stuff from spare parts , went home, downloaded the service manual and completed the service myself following each step as the book said and completed the lot in 90 minutse for a total cost of $70.00 The shops up here charge $88 to $100 per hour for labour and they arent worh a crumpet. Just had a 24k service at another Honda dealer complete with new chain and sprockets and shelled out $1500.00

03-24-2009, 10:33 PM	#23
JExpress Join Date: May 07 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 72	Re: A question for the Sydney siders Anyone had experience with Action Motorcycles in Sydney city? I've had the 1k and 6k services done there, just because they're close to work. But they charged $380-ish for the 6k service and I suspect they took my Bird for a decent ride down the highway too (had approx. 30kms extra on the clock and felt a bit hot/rough when I picked it up). Everything's running great and can't prove they rode it somewhere, but considering going elsewhere because they just don't feel trustworthy. Not to mention it took them 30 mins to find the key after the last service...

03-24-2009, 10:58 PM	#26
JExpress Join Date: May 07 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 72	Re: A question for the Sydney siders Thanks jclaude, I missed the end of your previous post...that just confirms my suspicions. Will go somewhere else for the 12k service coming up. Anyone know a good servicing option close to the city? DragonXX - I read in the warranty documentation that the bike needs to be serviced by a licenced Honda service centre for the warranty to be valid...how do you know this isn't the case?

03-24-2009, 11:18 PM	#28
JExpress Join Date: May 07 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 72	Re: A question for the Sydney siders Thanks again jclaude, I know the BMW shop at Hornsby, but like most of the other preferred shops here, they're too far out. I might have to give Flywheels a go, but $500 is steep for a 12k service!

03-25-2009, 4:20 PM	#30
dunno Join Date: Jul 19 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 319	Re: A question for the Sydney siders dunno if anyone is interested, but i use MMT at 4A east st Granville (02)9637 0277 i am quite happy with these blokes, each time i go they down tools and we end up having a half hour chat, they have even instructed me to do every second service myself to cut back on costs, not many mechanics would tell you not to give them your work __________________ If its got Tits or Tyres, it will give you trouble

03-26-2009, 6:10 AM	#34
WOL Join Date: Feb 10 2008 Location: Katoomba, The Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia Posts: 210	Re: A question for the Sydney siders [quote=dunno;91545]has anyone tried S&R Pro???? Hi Guys, I had my '97 Girl Dyno'd at S&R and for $180 I had Jamie, Snake and their wiz kid apprentice spent the better of a 1/2 day jetting it with 3x3 runs on the Dyno, I was really impressed with them, though that was a few years ago now. I've had an array of problems with mechanics and dealers from a brake caliper bolt being left out, the wrong spark plugs being installed, brake fluid spilt on painted surfaces, I've even been charged for a set of pistons, piston rings, cam chain and adjuster on my old Yam XS650 that were never installed. So I now do all my own servicing, not really all that hard, just buy yourself a good service manual, mainly for the fluid and oil volumes. I do the oil, oil filter and I have a K&N air filter that I clean and re-oil every now and then. I do fork oil, brake fluid, the coolant, wheel bearings ect, as long as I don't have to pull the engine down, I should be alright but if I need something done that I cannot do myself I go to Adam Turner at GT Motorcycles at Wentworth Falls behind the Caltex. He's honest and he knows bikes inside out and he's also a Honda Nut. __________________ Time is irrelevent when cruising the back roads

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