[1thump]

so. How much did you guys pay?

[skyfli]

Mine was $230 Australian $

[medra42]

Mine was under 200 U.S.

[KD5ITM]

$225 here at the Houston dealer, or under 40 bucks if you do it yourself.25 dollars here at the houston dealer under 40 bucks if you do it yourself

[cafegtgirl]

 This is what a service at my dealer costs me.
Labor: free
parts at dealer cost!!
I am a tech there.
But we get $190(2 hours of labor)for labor and parts run around $30.00. We also do the RE service check sheet which shows exactly what was done to your ride.

[mattsz]

Wow, those first-service costs are crazy expensive! My first service at my closest "certified" dealer (at the time) only cost $50! 

I had to ride an hour to get there.  I waited an hour for him to show up.  He had no oil filters; I happened to have brought one with me that I had purchased with the bike.  He had no oil - I waited for almost another hour while he ran out to buy some.  In the end, he changed the oil and filter, cleaned the sump screen and drain plug magnets, and adjusted the chain... by putting the bike on the center stand, loosening the axle bolts and levering the wheel backwards with a screwdriver to get the chain as tight as possible, insisting that was the correct way to adjust the chain.

He did nothing else.  Going down the list: He didn't adjust the spark plug, inspect the plug wire or fuel hose.  He didn't check the screw tightness of the fuel pump, or any other fasteners on the bike.  He didn't adjust, or even check, the throttle cable.  He didn't inspect the throttle body hoses, he didn't clean or even look at the air filter.  He didn't adjust, or even check, the clutch adjustment.  He didn't lubricate the rear brake pedal pivot, or anything else on the bike.  He didn't inspect the battery.  He didn't inspect the spokes, or even check the air pressure in the tires.

Then, I rode an hour to get home again.

I got out the owners manual, looked at the list of things he missed, and did them all myself.  And readjusted the chain.

But, it only cost $50!! 

[KD5ITM]

the filter kit was just over 11 bucks and the oil that my dealer gave me was $7 a quart and I bought three quarts. I would rather do the service myself along with making sure all the bolts have been to work properly and the chain is adjusted properly and everything else is inspected properly. That way doing it myself I know it was done and not just pencil whipped.

[trimleyman]

When I bought my 2011 G5 I had the first service done by the local dealer (Monroe Motors, SF at that time) $225.00. First and last time I have ever had a dealer service one of my bikes. I have not had sight of the check list Enfield use but suspect that beyond the obvious oil and filter change and chain tensioning it would not be extensive. Being a single cylinder vibrator,  one checks all fasteners on a regular basis . Then checking for cam lash which you can hear leaves very little left with a fuel injected machine. Naturally, one item that should be included and I suspect is not, would be the required disconnecting of the side stand cut out switch (which is guaranteed to strand you otherwise).

[KD5ITM]

one thing that should be added to everyone's check list is check those folks and retighten as necessary. Fortunately for me I know how to true carbon fiber bicycle wheels so the wheels on the gt-r not much more difficult. When I bought the bike my front wheel had several loose spokes. all you need is the proper size tool to match the lugs on the spokes.

[Arizoni]

... Being a single cylinder vibrator,  one checks all fasteners on a regular basis . Then checking for cam lash which you can hear leaves very little left with a fuel injected machine....

There is nothing to check concerning the cam lash.

The engine has hydraulic valve lifters which require no adjustment.

[gizzo]

Mine was free, but given the service they provided, was overpriced. They checked almost nothing and sent it back to me with an oil leak. At least they smothered the overtightened (by them) chain and rear tyre with chain lube though.The next one was done at another dealer with actual Enfield experience and cost $120.00 with oil and filter change, screen, cleaned, no oil leaks and a quick whip around to check for loose things. Didn't need the plug checking or other stuff. After my first free service my original dealer told me the next one would be $250.

[KD5ITM]

In my opinion 120 is still way over priced.

[Arizoni]

Most shops charge about $100/hour to work on a car or motorcycle.

When I figure time plus the cost of the filter and oil, $120 isn't bad.

On the other hand, I just pay myself the $100/hour to do the job and I know it's done right when I do it myself.

[skyfli]

So what is the go with doing the service yourself in regards to making a warranty claim?
Does it have to be serviced by an Enfield Service Ctr?

I want to do all the servicing myself, but not sure about doing it during the warranty period.

[KD5ITM]

For me I find it over priced because I can do everything the shop will do and probably more for the cost of a filter and oil.

The last forkli dealer I worked at charged 120 for a shop job.