16k Service

[nsimmons74]

Hi All,

I've just bought a Honda Hornet 600 with just over 16k miles on the clock. After checking the service history I've noticed it is due it's 16k service which is quite a big one. Honda have quoted 450+Vat and another garage closer to home have quoted 300. They say the cost is high because they will change all the spark plugs + clean out the valves. Is 300 a reasonable price to pay for this work? The same garage also quote 230 for a normal service which I think is too high and intend to do these intrim services myself, but how neccessary is it to have the valve work done? For info the bike is a year 2000.

Thanks,
Neil.

[That_Hornet]

TBH

I didnt get my valve clearences done at 16k. IMO they wont need doing. I got oil/filter, plugs cleaned air filter and all the usual stuff. I payed £125 inc parts.

Otherwise i would have been parted with an extra 180 or so. When i needed a new tyre i didnt have the money.

Oh well

[Noxious89123]

I paid £297 for a "big service", to have the valves done, along with everything else (included the brakes being stripped and cleaned).
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[MaybeGuy]

if anyone says ''clean out the valves'', laugh, then walk away.

at 16k i would consider that an oil, oil filter, air filter and brake fluid change.

CHECK the valve clearances. theres a high chance you wont need any work doing.

a reasonable price for this if you have to get it done is parts plus roughly 2-3 hours labour.
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