My K16 is due for its first 18,000 miles inspection. I have heard a couple horror stories about what this may cost. Apparently checking/adjusting the valves can be a blow-out high $ number. Can anyone tell me what their cost of the 18K inspection was? Or, can anyone tell me what the typical 18K inspection dollar cost is?
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K1600 18,000 mile inspection
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pglaves
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I would call my dealer and ask them for an estimate. What you get here might include the $85/hr shop and the $125/hr shop. It is also likely to include the "Oh, I forgot the two tires" reply and other such information.
story
New member
Did mine this spring.
The only reason I did was to insure there would be no warranty issues.
Shop rate $85 an hour
They sent radiator out for cleaning and pressure testing.
It was surprising how much road tar there was on it.
Out the door it was a little over $1000.
Would I do it again. NO.
Wait till 36k miles
The only reason I did was to insure there would be no warranty issues.
Shop rate $85 an hour
They sent radiator out for cleaning and pressure testing.
It was surprising how much road tar there was on it.
Out the door it was a little over $1000.
Would I do it again. NO.
Wait till 36k miles
2bikers1collie
I ride with DOG
My 18k was around $900. My 36k was just shy of 1100. Same dealer.
inthewind1
New member
I was quoted $507.66 for the 18K service on a K1600GT...
2bikers1collie
I ride with DOG
Not bad actually.
That's considerably less than the $1200 I was quoted for the 36k from the barrington dealership. The dealer in countryside wouldn't give me an estimate just saying if any valves were out of spec " it would be a lot more work".
My 30,000km (18,000 mile) service was about $1300 CDN.
inthewind1
New member
That quote came out of MAX in North Hampton, NH, just for reference...
ponch1
Ponch
Wow...
skippy1969
New member
It all depends on what you need done on your 18,000 mile service.
Me, I usually do my own maintenance so I just want the valves clearances checked and spark plugs replaced.
I was quoted about $600.00.
Me, I usually do my own maintenance so I just want the valves clearances checked and spark plugs replaced.
I was quoted about $600.00.
Furman
Manic Mechanic
Most shop will charge eight hours labor and a little over $300 in parts ($123.30 for six spark plugs!). If you need a valve adjustment allot more. I did mine at home, not that bad of a job took my time. The valves (24) were good, radiator was clean inside but did give the outside a good cleaning (the radiator has to come out to gain access to the valve cover). Refilled the cooling system with BMW coolant and distilled water and bleed the air out through the two bleed screws. But there are allot of small things (clips, brackets, hoses and plastic) to break.
lee
Debbie's Servant
It was that way on the old brick engine also.
2bikers1collie
I ride with DOG
Mine were fine as well as many others I have heard. I;ve also heard of a few who did need minor adjustments, not many, but a few.
Dealers make a lot of money on service, and they quote all different prices because many "add" this or that to the service. I would expect to pay $500-$600 for a valve clearance check. And once you've had one done I'd reconsider having another done until you pile on a lot of miles. 18k interval is a too soon if you ask me.
ponch1
Ponch
With that engine, you don't want to be wrong.
undertaker7101
New member
18,000 mile service
I asked the dealer I purchased my K1600 B from what the 18,000 mile service would cost. They looked it up and said around $500...... Plus parts! The parts and labor would get the total closer to $800.00 Spark plugs are $26.00 each times 6.
I asked the dealer I purchased my K1600 B from what the 18,000 mile service would cost. They looked it up and said around $500...... Plus parts! The parts and labor would get the total closer to $800.00 Spark plugs are $26.00 each times 6.
ponch1
Ponch
Probably more if the valves have to be adjusted. I heard 800 just for that.
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