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**2strokerama** · 11-21-2011, 09:23 PM

@sparkot: Ive had my paid services done on both extremities of the week and was charged not more than 300.

@gs150: You mean to say you were charged Rs.450 as labour for the replacement? or did you get it serviced separately?

If its regular service and if its including engine oil, then youre getting it cheap! They charge about Rs.260 for the oil at my SC. So, ith 560 with labour.

**gs150r** · 11-21-2011, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by 2strokerama View Post

@sparkot: Ive had my paid services done on both extremities of the week and was charged not more than 300.

@gs150: You mean to say you were charged Rs.450 as labour for the replacement? or did you get it serviced separately?

If its regular service and if its including engine oil, then youre getting it cheap! They charge about Rs.260 for the oil at my SC. So, ith 560 with labour.

Rs 450 was the final bill after service which includes labour and service charges and tax.

**2strokerama** · 11-21-2011, 10:09 PM

^^^^ so, whats the breakdown of the bill?

**vishnukmd** · 11-21-2011, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by 2strokerama View Post

My case:
Tank = definitely critical and needs replacement.
Chain case = critical and needs replacement.
A few nuts here and there = critical.
saree guard = couldnt care less.
Side stand bottom = Its just a spot here and there.

Suzuki is replacing every rusting part in the warranty period and the fuel tank after that period too.
The dealer hesitates to replace because they are losing the sales commission. Besides this, they have targets for the sales of bikes, spare parts, number of bikes serviced etc and incentive for all these.
Ask to replace the rusting parts including the saree guard.

Originally posted by gs150r View Post

Also, i wanted to know what is the normal paid service charge? Here it is 450 Rs..

Originally posted by SparKot View Post

It totally depends on the SVC personnel who operates on your bike and the parts being replaced.

also if you choose a less crowded(weekdays) day you might end with a higher cost.

my last paid service cost me Rs 300/-
- without any replacements
- just cleaning. I suppose you can ask them for itemised bill listing specific details.

Originally posted by 2strokerama View Post

@sparkot: Ive had my paid services done on both extremities of the week and was charged not more than 300.

@gs150: You mean to say you were charged Rs.450 as labour for the replacement? or did you get it serviced separately?

If its regular service and if its including engine oil, then youre getting it cheap! They charge about Rs.260 for the oil at my SC. So, ith 560 with labour.

Originally posted by gs150r View Post

Rs 450 was the final bill after service which includes labour and service charges and tax.

The allowed rate is Rs. 100/- per hour of work but the quantity of time taken is decided by the mechanic. A good part of his monthly income is the incentive he gets for selling spare parts.

**2strokerama** · 11-21-2011, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by vishnukmd View Post

The dealer hesitates to replace because they are losing the sales commission. Besides this, they have targets for the sales of bikes, spare parts, number of bikes serviced etc and incentive for all these.

ok. I'll get it replaced. Greedy showrooms.

Your tank mouth looks to be in good shape. Has yours been replaced anytime?

**Maestro** · 11-21-2011, 10:46 PM

Why do you all pay so much.....

I just pay 221/-

**2strokerama** · 11-21-2011, 10:56 PM

^^ So youve got friends at the SC.

220 - labour
50 - consumables
30 - tax

Thats the approximate here as I remember it.

**vishnukmd** · 11-21-2011, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by 2strokerama View Post

Your tank mouth looks to be in good shape. Has yours been replaced anytime?

**2strokerama** · 11-21-2011, 11:09 PM

^^ To each his own, but I think the second set of graphics suit our bike better than either the older one or the new one.

**partho** · 11-22-2011, 09:15 AM

Posting the pictures of my newly purchased tools needed for chain adjustment and engine oil replacement (along with oil filter). It includes
1. 27 mm hexagonal socket head (for chain adjustment),
2. 22 mm hexagonal socket head (for chain adjustment),
3. 17 mm hexagonal socket head (for engine oil drain plug removal),
4. 10 mm & 8 mm wrench (from Suzuki tool kit for chain cover removal and engine oil filter replacement),
5. '+' head screw driver (for chain cover removal),
6. Handle for socket wrench.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 11-22-2011, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by partho View Post

Posting the pictures of my newly purchased tools needed for chain adjustment and engine oil replacement (along with oil filter). It includes
1. 27 mm hexagonal socket head (for chain adjustment),
2. 22 mm hexagonal socket head (for chain adjustment),
3. 17 mm hexagonal socket head (for engine oil drain plug removal),
4. 10 mm & 8 mm wrench (from Suzuki tool kit for chain cover removal and engine oil filter replacement),
5. '+' head screw driver (for chain cover removal),
6. Handle for socket wrench.

Nice bro,How much does these costed you? Also get 8mm and 10mm T-Spanner,It will be very useful during some times.

Costs nearly 65rs per one spanner.

T-Spanner

**partho** · 11-22-2011, 09:39 AM

you are right Aneesh. Actually I wanted to buy 10 mm and 8 mm sockets also. They were not available in my village shop and will be made available to me in the next month.
The three sockets and handle cost me Rs.65 + Rs. 65 + Rs.45 + Rs.120 i.e total Rs.295. It may be much cheaper in Chennai.
Regards,
Partho.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 11-22-2011, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by partho View Post

you are right Aneesh. Actually I wanted to buy 10 mm and 8 mm sockets also. They were not available in my village shop and will be made available to me in the next month.
The three sockets and handle cost me Rs.65 + Rs. 65 + Rs.45 + Rs.120 i.e total Rs.295. It may be much cheaper in Chennai.
Regards,
Partho.

Yeah,these tools are very helpfull.

me too have a wrench socket tool kit with me.10mm-30mm sockets.

Thanks to my dad for sending it to me.

**vishnukmd** · 11-22-2011, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by partho View Post

Posting the pictures of my newly purchased tools needed for chain adjustment and engine oil replacement (along with oil filter). It includes
1. 27 mm hexagonal socket head (for chain adjustment),
2. 22 mm hexagonal socket head (for chain adjustment),
3. 17 mm hexagonal socket head (for engine oil drain plug removal),
4. 10 mm & 8 mm wrench (from Suzuki tool kit for chain cover removal and engine oil filter replacement),
5. '+' head screw driver (for chain cover removal),
6. Handle for socket wrench.

Nice. Then, you have decided to do some maintenance works yourself. Congratulations. Buy an 8 mm “T” spanner for oil filter cap and front sprocket cover and a 10 mm socket spanner for chain cover, as Aneesh suggests. Try to avoid using open end spanners as far as possible.

**SparKot** · 11-22-2011, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by vishnukmd View Post

the mouth(if what they call it, what should be other end?

what are we feeding our bike's engine

) of your bike's tank looks ugly.

All along this, I was concentrating on interior(tubular orifice) for rust. Will post my tank's pic soon. you'll be able to tell the difference.

PS: I don't clean my bike daily/weekly. I clean when a I feel like; so far only twice in almost 10 months.

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