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First service - costs?

chippychip65

Finally made it
Hi, I'm new to the world of Royal Enfield, as I've just bought a Meteor Steller 350cc only two days ago, after riding Vespa scooters for nearly 20 years! ( just have to get used to working the gears!)
I've been told from my dealer that the bike has to go for it's first service after 300 miles ( I'm still running her in) and I've asked as well as the service, would it be possible to hard wire my TOM Tom unit as well as fit my tracker ( this connects to the battery so I might do that job myself)
What sort of price would I have to pay for its first service only, and am I free to use another garage if possible, as my dealer is 18 miles away!
cheers
Graham
 

m1ckDELTA

Well travelled
In Southern California expect $500-700 for the 300 mile maintenance. I haven't gotten to the 1200 mile mark but I suspect it's around the same. Doing my own maintenance is probably the ticket going forward, however.

I got a free oil filter with my rack rails so I can't let it go to waste. :)
 

Recluse

Finally made it
Location
Slough UK
I have a classic 350 which has just completed its 300 mile service. Total cost £205. The dealer I purchased the bike from quoted this before I bought the bike as an approximate cost for the initial service, with approximately £240 for the 3000 mile and £280 for the full 6000 mile service. At the 300 mile service they also removed the rear seat and fitted the rear rack I got shipped directly to them but that was all agreed to as part of the initial purchase.

It's up to the dealer if they charge you to hard wire the Tom Tom in place or not. When I bought my last bike before the RE, the dealer removed the Garmin mount from the bike I was trading in and fitted it to the new bike free of charge. Admittedly that was on a bike costing £14K so they could absorb the cost as part of the deal. If I recall right, they have to remove the Meteor tank to check valve clearances so wiring the Tom Tom should not require too much extra work. Perhaps £50-80 to fit?

Also remember, the dealer needs the bike to cool down to do the valve clearances. I rode my bike to the dealer the night before and took home a loan bike free of charge. He could then work on it cold the following morning and I could pick it up the same afternoon. It gave me the opportunity for a test ride of a Scram 411 which I'm glad I did NOT buy! Next time I'll borrow an Interceptor 650 or something similar. Another advantage of using a RE dealer.

For the first few services, I'd use a recognised RE dealer to maintain any warranty on the bike.
 

Stig57

Well travelled
Location
Wigan
I had my Classic 350 in for the first service two weeks ago. £104 at Wigan Motorcycles. Wasn't happy - it says FREE SERVICE in the handbook. I've heard of some really daft charges in different parts of the country and since mine was the cheapest I shut my gob and let it ride. Some have been charged well over £300.
 

chippychip65

Finally made it
I have a classic 350 which has just completed its 300 mile service. Total cost £205. The dealer I purchased the bike from quoted this before I bought the bike as an approximate cost for the initial service, with approximately £240 for the 3000 mile and £280 for the full 6000 mile service. At the 300 mile service they also removed the rear seat and fitted the rear rack I got shipped directly to them but that was all agreed to as part of the initial purchase.

It's up to the dealer if they charge you to hard wire the Tom Tom in place or not. When I bought my last bike before the RE, the dealer removed the Garmin mount from the bike I was trading in and fitted it to the new bike free of charge. Admittedly that was on a bike costing £14K so they could absorb the cost as part of the deal. If I recall right, they have to remove the Meteor tank to check valve clearances so wiring the Tom Tom should not require too much extra work. Perhaps £50-80 to fit?

Also remember, the dealer needs the bike to cool down to do the valve clearances. I rode my bike to the dealer the night before and took home a loan bike free of charge. He could then work on it cold the following morning and I could pick it up the same afternoon. It gave me the opportunity for a test ride of a Scram 411 which I'm glad I did NOT buy! Next time I'll borrow an Interceptor 650 or something similar. Another advantage of using a RE dealer.

For the first few services, I'd use a recognised RE dealer to maintain any warranty on the bike.
In the end I fitted my TomTom myself using a Thunder box accessory to make things easier, and save on the cost of the dealer fitting it
 

Dew

Total noob
Location
US
is there a service manual? dealer said none for sell to public i was quoted $475us for first service and my dealer is 125mi away. that would have meant drop the bike off one day pick up next day for me.

found a YouTube video and did service myself, but a manual sure would be helpful
 

Woodstock

Well travelled
Location
Woodstock, NY
I paid around $480 for the initial service at 300 miles and $280 for the 3000 mile service. I have a PDF of the shop manual. I will see if I can upload but it is very, very large. I will get it serviced at the dealership for the warranty period but after that is over, I am thinking to do the small services myself and only take it in for the 6000 mile services. I don't know how impressed I am with the after sales service from Royal Enfield but I love my Interceptor with a passion. I am assuming I will keep the Interceptor for more than several years even as I will buy something else in a few years. Life is too short.
 

Woodstock

Well travelled
Location
Woodstock, NY
I paid around $480 for the initial service at 300 miles and $280 for the 3000 mile service. I have a PDF of the shop manual. I will see if I can upload but it is very, very large. I will get it serviced at the dealership for the warranty period but after that is over, I am thinking to do the small services myself and only take it in for the 6000 mile services. I don't know how impressed I am with the after sales service from Royal Enfield but I love my Interceptor with a passion. I am assuming I will keep the Interceptor for more than several years even as I will buy something else in a few years. Life is too short.
No joy in uploading the file. Too big.
 

Woodstock

Well travelled
Location
Woodstock, NY
Perhaps breaking down the load of the file into smaller chunks will do it. Say in 4 or 5 parts??
I believe I am capable with most of the basics of everything but in this case, I am defeated. I have no idea how to do it. It searches well enough on the day but it is a very clunky file. It's apparently clean and came from a reliable source. I did have to make four or five attempts to download it so the problem may just be me.
 

Stratman59

Total noob
Location
Norfolk
I was quoted £330 for my Interceptor first service o_O I did it all myself in 5 hours taking my time to check and double check everything. It's realy not that difficult as long as you have the right space to work in and the tools. I'm confident I've done a better job than a dealer, in my experience, service jobs like these are done by apprentices, supervised I'm sure but I still prefer to trust myself.
 

Geezer

Well travelled
Location
Wolverhampton UK
I had my first service on the Himmi last week £149. I think that was a fair price. They used Rock oil (Sigma Guardian) quoted on the invoice and I know they lubed my chain and greased areas on the suspension so am pretty confident of a job well done. The bikes running nicely also.
 

fatal

Well travelled
Location
Lancashire UK
My Interceptor first service (300mls) cost £76 and that was just for the oil and filter, no charge for labour ( I do wonder if they actually checked the valve clearances, but they did ask me to leave the bike with them the evening before so the engine would be cold for the valve check)
The second service (annual 2500mls) cost £176 including labour, oil and filter. The valve check was not required due to the low mileage. I shall take the bike in for it's second annual service in November, I doubt the mileage will be over 5000, so I don't know if they will check the valves. After November I intend to do my own maintenance as the service comittment for the warranty will have been fulfilled.
 

Geezer

Well travelled
Location
Wolverhampton UK
I was asked to bring the bike in early morning to give the bike a chance to cool down for the valve check. No adjustment was necessary as it turned out, I asked the mechanic. Nice to get the book stamped as well🙂
 

Scaramouche

Getting there...
Location
Las Vegas NV
is there a service manual? dealer said none for sell to public i was quoted $475us for first service and my dealer is 125mi away. that would have meant drop the bike off one day pick up next day for me.

found a YouTube video and did service myself, but a manual sure would be helpful
Yes there is a service manual for the euro V Classic 350 $55 on ebay 1292 pages in English

10067

10068

I don’t remember the vendor but the return address may help you folks

10069
 

Old Boy

Well travelled
Location
Northern Ireland
My 3000 mile service is coming up soon and I have decided to do it myself. I have bought the oil (enough for two changes), new set of feeler gauges, oil filter, air filter. Read the manual, watched the vids on YT. Also a new chain one link longer and sprocket 16 tooth for my trip in June. Now if I can get the kinks out of my spine I will be all set.
 
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