Just dropped the bike off to have its first 600 mile/6 week service and the dealership owner who I booked it in with said did I want either semi synthetic or fully synthetic oil putting in during the service.

I asked what Yamaha recommend and he showed me a pre printed off Yamahlube chart that showed a tick for the XT to have either. I asked the price difference which was �10 but someting in my head said use semi synthetic so I opted for that.

I dont think it will make any noticable difference overall but worth the mention. I also pointed out the corrosion I was suffering from and that is getting sorted under warranty and I also pointed out it has a slight top end rattle which I am sure should not be there so they are sorting/looking at that as well. I am just waiting for the call before I collect and will let you know how I got on.

Once I get it back I can steadily get it maxed out on the revs, I have been reasonably carefull up to now as I want the motor to last.

Tony,

Would be very interested to know what they do as regards the corrosion problem you have reported as I'm not happy with a few parts on mine where corrosion has started.


Nick.

Right then got back from picking up the bike and I am please with the service I received and all my issues are being sorted. I have to say Tamworth Yamaha are spot on.

They inspected the corrosion and were sure it was caused by salt from the roads, as you know I am a bit of a cleaning freak so I am sure its poor finish, they did advise just like Meach did that when I wash the bike use good cleaner which I do and to wd40 the bits that are vulnerable. I will start to do (wd40) this as I dont want a repeat performance. They are swapping all the parts under warranty no problems and will give me a call when the parts arrive to fit.

All in my first 600 mile service cost �37.43, I have gone through the check list and they have done the normal things. The top end rattle has gone as well but I dont know what they did to cure it but I am not to fussed as it has gone and now runs smooth again after chains adjustment and lube.

I asked about the first 6000 mile or 1 year service costs and they said that all in with parts and labour it will be �137. I am not sure what I get for that but I have to say I am not to unhappy with that price especially as I have to get it done officially to ensure my warranty is valid. I guess I wont do more than 3000 miles in the year so I have to say another great reason to have an XT.

Forgot to say I am interested to know what other UK XT owners paid for their first 600 mile and 1 year service and with whom as it would be interesting to compare costs. Particularly interested in those people local to the midlands.

Thats a good price for the 6000mile, the service i had before Christmas was about �180

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My 1st service cost 49 quid but they did fit a new tube in that price! The tube should have been 45 quid but long story never mind that!
I think the 6000 service was about �130.

Tony,

1st service cost �25.97 at Dudley Motorcycle Centre.

Did you get a list of what parts they are replacing under warranty?



Nick.

No, I know for sure they are replacing the water pump outlet housing, oil line pipe going from the cylinder head to crank case, banjo bolts and chrome lever just above the clutch where the clutch cable connects to. They did say they were doing some other items but I did not ask about them as there was not really anything else I was concerned over just the bits I have mentioned. When I get the work done I will ask then exactly what was completed.

What areas do you have issues over?

Tony my 600 mile service was at Tamworth Yamaha on the 06-09-07 the cost was oil cleaner yamaha 11 �8.50
Gasket �2.00
10/40 semisyn yamalube �30.60
work shop sundries �12.34
Nett �54.46
Vat �9.53

Total �63.99

1st/ 600 mle service at Lamda Motorcycles in Wallington was about �39.00, second service due in May.