Go Big and Ride Small

[garyboy]

my understanding is that to keep warranty does not actually need a dealer.
any mechanic that is vat registered, and stamp for book, can maintain the warranty.

[ChrisCole]

The blue GN 125 is a fairly recent acquisition its proving to be a great little adventure bike
The only mods are Dr 650 handle bars more aggressive tyres and removal of centre stand and chunky luggage rack
It did a two day 800km adventure ride recently without missing a beat. It proved itself to be more agile than some of the big adventure bikes

[Godspeed]

What tyres did you fit? And what size are they?

[Snaf MKII]

my understanding is that to keep warranty does not actually need a dealer.
any mechanic that is vat registered, and stamp for book, can maintain the warranty.

Must also use genuine parts and fluids.

[ChrisCole]

The front tyre on the GN 125 is a Chinese 3.00 x 18 golden boy road legal and the rear is a 90x 100 x 16 schoolboy motocross tyre not technically legal on the road

[Tink]

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[catcitrus]

my understanding is that to keep warranty does not actually need a dealer.
any mechanic that is vat registered, and stamp for book, can maintain the warranty.

Must also use genuine parts and fluids.

What is the definition of "genuine parts"--the reason I ask is that its long since been established in law that a vehicle manufacturer cannot have a monopoly on service items for obvious reasons of preventing sensible servicing of their products where a dealership is not available. This applies to regular service items only. As long as the replacement filter meets appropriate standards, and the oil meets the manufacturers spec it should not invalidate the warranty.

[Snaf MKII]

my understanding is that to keep warranty does not actually need a dealer.
any mechanic that is vat registered, and stamp for book, can maintain the warranty.

Must also use genuine parts and fluids.

What is the definition of "genuine parts"--the reason I ask is that its long since been established in law that a vehicle manufacturer cannot have a monopoly on service items for obvious reasons of preventing sensible servicing of their products where a dealership is not available. This applies to regular service items only. As long as the replacement filter meets appropriate standards, and the oil meets the manufacturers spec it should not invalidate the warranty.

I should have also added manufacturer approved parts. They're not preventing anyone from servicing at a non dealership but to keep the warranty valid it has to be genuine or manufacture approved parts. Seeing as that's only service items it's not to onerous.
Probably a whole subject worthy of its own thread but I just wanted to point it out before someone used aftermarket filters and oils.

[Godspeed]

It’s a good point, and appreciate your input!

I find it very hard to justify paying £125 for an oil change, when it’s only 0.9L.

The pcx’s are often not even serviced -a lot of them are used as courier bikes so at £3299 new, they can afford them on pcp deals and then just get a new one in a couple of years time. I don’t buy into that throw away culture and would like mine to last a nice long time, but how can a dealer charge £125 for a 20 minute job and oil worth £11?

[Magnusson]

Personally I do find it a bit dear. But dealer is charging for mechanics salary (including dead time, coffee/smoke/potty breaks), plus part of a lift, part of tools needed to run a garage, diagnosis computer, and rent for a building. Insurance on his work. Taxes on top of all that. The bike is (or at least should be) also looked over by professional to look for wear and check condition.
Then the dealer recommends replacing barely half worn brake pads, chain/belt and tires. To make sure your bike is in top condition until you can be bothered to bring it in again.
Dealer is usually worth the money if you are not capable (or don't want) to do the work and just want your bike to be in good condition. Those who can do their own maintenance can save themselves some money.