Sprint Maint. Costs

[rbcathlos]

Does anybody have any idea how much it would cost to only have a valve adjustment done? Or even how much I would save by taking the plastic off before I take it in?

[Tonyyeo]

oK - so POUNDS (isnt that where they keep dogs?) and Dollars dont mean much to me here -- we use a funny currency called Rands ZAR

10 000km service -- no concerns reported on booking the bike in.

Actevo oil 4 L R 304.80
Oil Filter R 119.60
BMC Air Filter R 583.35

Labour R 637.00

Sundries --- hmph R45.00

Total R 1 689.73

Thats something like $ 168.00 for you guys.

[BazzaST]

A dealer could charge aprox. couple hours labour, plus I think 99 model Sprint,
have the shims on top the bucket, so in theory less labour to adjust.

Later models have the shims under the bucket, meaning to adjust valve clearance, the
cams need to be removed, my 05 has 74,000klms has so far, not needed any valves to be adjusted.

[FFMedic]

Great info in here. This is all really great to know before purchasing my Sprint. Thanks for the insight!

[Vinyle]

500 - (demo bike already done)
6000 - Oil - Sealing Washer, Oil Filter, 4 ltr. Oil - 67.92$
6000 - 6K Service - 199.75$
Remove Saddle Bag Mounts - .5H 37.50$ (the ones under the seat i couldnt get 2)
Install 2 Bros Exhaust - 2H - 150$ (including rewiring new harness)
Replace Rear Break Pads - 49.95 L+M

[cmadden]

Hey all -
I bought an impeccable '99 sprint st with around 4000 miles last autumn. I got it from a good guy for a wonderful price and now I need to make sure that I keep it running for as long as humanly possible. I know extremely little about automotive/motorcycle mechanics but am as interested as can be in taking its maintenance into my own hands. I'm not all that lazy, I just haven't had a motorcycle before and (being 24) don't really know what is reasonable for me to attempt with such little experience (and so much to risk).
What would you wise, aged (in a good way, of course), and stoic experts recommend as far as what should I tackle in my own garage vs. what should I trust to the experts?
Respect,
Chris

[H2Orat]

I just had my 12K mile service done (at a formerly independent, recently KTM franchised dealer) for 279.00. That's significantly less than what I was quoted by the "local" Triumph dealer!

[02redbird]

Originally Posted by cmadden

Hey all -
I bought an impeccable '99 sprint st with around 4000 miles last autumn. ) don't really know what is reasonable for me to attempt with such little experience (and so much to risk).
What would you wise, aged (in a good way, of course), and stoic experts recommend as far as what should I tackle in my own garage vs. what should I trust to the experts?
Respect,
Chris

You should be able to do your own chain cleaning and adjust, lube cables, check air pressure.
Change oil and filter, replace plugs. Provided you have the tools to remove the seat, faring and gas tank. Replace items as needed , lamps, brake pads, fuses, and bleed brakes. Flushing the radiator and cooling system is handy. That's the basics.

[oldndumb]

Originally Posted by 02redbird

You should be able to do your own chain cleaning and adjust, lube cables, check air pressure.
Change oil and filter, replace plugs. Provided you have the tools to remove the seat, faring and gas tank. Replace items as needed , lamps, brake pads, fuses, and bleed brakes. Flushing the radiator and cooling system is handy. That's the basics.

Good advice, starting with the encouragement to do the necessary reading and finishing with specific examples. The only thing I would add is to use quality tools and to use this forum and its search function. Most questions have been asked and answered. If you can not find what you need after doing a search, ask.

After that, if you want to go beyond the basics, based on your having "such little experience", it would probably be beneficial to enroll in some vo-tech classes.

[cmadden]

Originally Posted by 02redbird

You should be able to do your own chain cleaning and adjust, lube cables, check air pressure.
Change oil and filter, replace plugs. Provided you have the tools to remove the seat, faring and gas tank. Replace items as needed , lamps, brake pads, fuses, and bleed brakes. Flushing the radiator and cooling system is handy. That's the basics.

This is exactly what I'm looking for - thanks redbird...good advice from a fellow st. paulite.
And OnD - you're right, a votech class would certainly be more than worth the time and money. these darn kids today with their cheap electronic gadgets and loud music couldn't even replace a light bulb to save their life

I figure I could add this, considering its a maintenance thread -
$3.49/gallon for premium petrol at a Minneapolis Shell station (on 4/5/08). Wowzahs!!

Thanks again, chums.