hankhoward
Hank
Greetings to every one. I am about to pick up my brand new, red K1300GT. And I'm soooo excited. Does any one have any information that I need to know? What must I watch out for? etc.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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new bike advice?
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Semper_Fi
Honey Badger
Welcome - best bike and fastest color - great choice!
I am assuming that the dealer would have done all the earlier recalls prior to delivery.
Check to make sure that you have the latest switch gear (left and right), you have the front brake reservoir anti-foaming sponge installed and that the bike has the software updated to address the stalling issue.
After that - keep her full of gas and ride the wheels off of it.
When you get the bike - post a picture .
Congratulations by the way
I am assuming that the dealer would have done all the earlier recalls prior to delivery.
Check to make sure that you have the latest switch gear (left and right), you have the front brake reservoir anti-foaming sponge installed and that the bike has the software updated to address the stalling issue.
After that - keep her full of gas and ride the wheels off of it.
When you get the bike - post a picture .
Congratulations by the way
hankhoward
Hank
Welcome - best bike and fastest color - great choice!
I am assuming that the dealer would have done all the earlier recalls prior to delivery.
Check to make sure that you have the latest switch gear (left and right), you have the front brake reservoir anti-foaming sponge installed and that the bike has the software updated to address the stalling issue.
After that - keep her full of gas and ride the wheels off of it.
When you get the bike - post a picture .
Congratulations by the way
Thanks! Do you know if the 2010's still need to be checked for all of this, or would they be up to speed from the factory? This one is a 2010, although I don't yet have it so I can't tell you the manufacture date.
Semper_Fi
Honey Badger
I assume it would be up to date,but you know what the word assumes mean.
For sure the dealer would know.
I did omit another item to check for, and it may not pertain to the'10 model and that is on some KGT's (based on VIN) there is a recall for the locks on the panniers.
I brought mine in and it was not affected.
Luis
For sure the dealer would know.
I did omit another item to check for, and it may not pertain to the'10 model and that is on some KGT's (based on VIN) there is a recall for the locks on the panniers.
I brought mine in and it was not affected.
Luis
hankhoward
Hank
Got it! The build date is April, 2010. I was told that all of the recalls were included in the build, so I will wait and see.
hankhoward
Hank
Or not!!!
hankhoward
Hank
first service!
Took my new mount to the dealer for its first "required" service. When I picked it up, and they gave me the bill, I nearly had a heart attack!! They changed the oil and filter, the transmission oil and the final drive oil. With labor and sales tax the bill was $347.
I told the service writer that this was a bit excessive for a job which shouldn't take more than 45 minutes. No sympathy! So I have now taken it in twice!! The first time and the last time!!
Took my new mount to the dealer for its first "required" service. When I picked it up, and they gave me the bill, I nearly had a heart attack!! They changed the oil and filter, the transmission oil and the final drive oil. With labor and sales tax the bill was $347.
I told the service writer that this was a bit excessive for a job which shouldn't take more than 45 minutes. No sympathy! So I have now taken it in twice!! The first time and the last time!!
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Trickster
Guest
hankhoward, what is your location?
$347.00 is a tad high, but in order to keep your warranty valid you must follow the schedule, either at the dealer or on your own....so keep all receipts if you DIY.
BTW love the color, looks fast standing still.
I still find it strange that the only chrome is the exhaust, I changed mine out to a carbon fibre can from Leo Vince.
rich
#37829
Cops. Good luck.
hankhoward
Hank
location is Ontario. No problem keeping receipts. No kidding about the cops!!
C
cbck1200s
Guest
It's the HST that got you....
Oil changes are a bit tricky on the new K-Series but can be done with the proper tools and a good set of instructions. If you only do those you'll save yourself a ton of money over the next few years.
cbcK1200S - Colin
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Semper_Fi
Honey Badger
Hank - here is the LINK FOR THE DIY FORUM, which covers how to do those exact services yourself.
Also they should not have charged you for a transmission oil change as the bike does not get one since it is a wet clutch design
Regards,
Luis
hankhoward
Hank
Thanks for that. In fact, about a century ago, I was a practising M/C mechanic. Here in Ontario it is a government licensed trade and I have a journeyman's license. That is part of what upset me so much. That, and the phone call I received about 1 1/2 hours after dropping off the bike, when they told me that it was ready. The service writer had no idea that I am fully conversant with the mechanics of the bike and told me what they did from a list written in her manual.
It has taken me many years to learn the self-control that I exercised that day (I didn't lose it!!) and I merely said that the charge is much too high and that they should examine how it was calculated. It is a combined auto and M/C dealership, so they feel it is no problem to overcharge their well-to-do clients. They really do not understand the motorcycle business and evidently are not interested to learn.
As I said, they will not see me again unless it is for a warranty issue!
It has taken me many years to learn the self-control that I exercised that day (I didn't lose it!!) and I merely said that the charge is much too high and that they should examine how it was calculated. It is a combined auto and M/C dealership, so they feel it is no problem to overcharge their well-to-do clients. They really do not understand the motorcycle business and evidently are not interested to learn.
As I said, they will not see me again unless it is for a warranty issue!
