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Ja7
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PostPosted: 17:57 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Service history Reply with quote
Hey everyone,
A question for you all about having a fully stamped service history book, is it a good thing to have a stamp in your book, or is it a good thing to do it yourself.....?
When I've come to sell bikes to garages or private, it's always the first thing I'm asked, and then used as a bargaining tool to knock off money off my asking price....
It would be really good to hear your opinions, and story's on this
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Efes123
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PostPosted: 17:59 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd say less than 3 years old, then it's probably relevent. Else, many owners do their own service. When buying, I always ask what servicing it's had, and if there are any receipts to back it up. Then I do my own service as soon as I've bought it, as I'm a suspicious bastard Very Happy
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Islander
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PostPosted: 18:18 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Re: Service history Reply with quote
Ja7 wrote:
Hey everyone,
A question for you all about having a fully stamped service history book, is it a good thing to have a stamp in your book, or is it a good thing to do it yourself.....?
When I've come to sell bikes to garages or private, it's always the first thing I'm asked, and then used as a bargaining tool to knock off money off my asking price....
It would be really good to hear your opinions, and story's on this


As above, if it's a new machine then it'll make a difference to price. Heaven knows why - there's no guarantee a dealer or pro garage are going to do a decent job of a service. On an older machine then it's just chancers wanting to save a few quid.

Cynical? Moi? Laughing
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