Honda spirit 750 questions

Hi All,

I just got myself a almost new (2005) Honda cruiser. I really like it. But
it needs 600 miles service. I called around of Honda authorized dealers
around San Jose, Miplitas, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. The cheapest I can
find runs $300. Is this a fair price for the service? The dealer said it
needs volve adjustments and some other things. Are you trying to over charge
me?

Also after I rode the cruiser for about an hour, I really feel my legs are
stretched too high. Is there anything I can do to make myself more
comfortable?

Thanks in advance.

Everett

 

You don't have to go to a dealer for scheduled maintenance. You can
go to a private shop. (If you find a good one let me know. 8^) )

My current ride has a little different seating position than my old
bike. On the old bike I sat straight up, but on the new one I lean
forward just a bit. You wouldn't think it would make that much of a
difference. But after my first long ride on the bike I thought I'd
made a terrible mistake. I was sore all over! It took me about 2000
miles to get used to it, but now I love it. (I still have the old
bike too, and I like both of them!)

So anyway I'd sa to put a few more miles on the bike before you
decide. Get off every 45 min. and walk around a little.

Maybe this is why you see so many Harleys parked in front of bars!
8^)

 

The cost of service sounds about in line with what I pay when my 1982
Virago visits the shop. Some auto manufacturers have absorbed the costs
of routine maintenance and built it into the purchase price, but I'm not
aware that motorcycle manufacturers do this.

600 mile initial service doesn't strike me as an unusual requirement on
a new bike.

Ergonomics are tricky. Someone else suggested that you'll get used to
it. I hope you do. If not, and if the footpegs and seat are not
adjustable, you may want to consult a good chiropractor to either help
design exercises to improve comfort or clues in how to customize the
ride to make it better fit your body.

BTW, congratulations on your new ride. I was considering trading into a
Boulevard, but decided against it when I found out how little trade-in
value my Virago has, though it is in perfect condition (and I just
replaced the starter, which had been its one weak point).

Rich, Urban Biker

 

I know there are some Honda dealers around the country that offer their
bikes at deep discount and have no service. They advise their
coustomers to take their newly purchased bikes to any Honda dealer
since they are contract-bound to provide service even if they didn't
sell the product. Any comment?

Nick