[Fisher]

There still does't seem to be much online regarding this..
I hear some people need to start replacing parts at 20k miles...
I hear others say that it should be fine up to 50k miles.

I haven't really heard many of us go over about 18 to 20k miles...

I am on about 17k at the moment, and will probably hit around 20k before the summer.
Which means by the end of the summer I will be beyond the known

Anyone have any idea what mileage our bikes last?
What mileage are you on?
Like I said, I am on 17 ish thousand, and am yet to have any issues with the engine.
ANd I trash it a lot.

 

[Killachipmunk]

...3335

 

[thesilencer1987]

...3335

Thats about what i'm at. Only get to use it for work as i don't get much free time these days, plus its been off the road since the start of November....

 

[Omar]

I'm on 12356

 

[Scott Murphy]

4600.

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[MrAndy979]

bloody hell mine is only 2300!

 

[Scott Murphy]

bloody hell mine is only 2300!

I had 3 miles on my bike when I bought it less than 4 months ago.

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[MrAndy979]

I had 3 miles on my bike when I bought it less than 4 months ago.

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thats good goin mate!

 

[Benji]

I parted with mine at 14k, took it no problems.

The essence to high mileage and reliability is regular servicing with quality lubricants and parts. Be kind to the machine, and it will last.

 

[BustaGuttt]

+1 Benji. also remember if it aint broke dont fix it

 

[MrWhite]

nearing 15k now, no massive issues that couldn't have been prevented via proper maintenance.

 

[Scott Murphy]

Reminds me I need to do an oil change tomorrow.

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[MrAndy979]

as everyone said fisher just keep up the servicing and checking it over and it will be fine
and u service ur bike and that dont!

 

[Fisher]

as everyone said fisher just keep up the servicing and checking it over and it will be fine
and u service ur bike and that dont!

Oh yeah, I service it!

Oil + filter every 2,000 miles.
Air filter whenever I can be bothered to clean it.
Reguarly put WD40 in the locks, and stuff like that.
Regular chain lubing...

That is about it really
Other than just generally cleaning etc.

Don't the piston rings or something need cleaning sometime around the 20k mark?

 

[MrAndy979]

Oh yeah, I service it!

Oil + filter every 2,000 miles.
Air filter whenever I can be bothered to clean it.
Reguarly put WD40 in the locks, and stuff like that.
Regular chain lubing...

That is about it really
Other than just generally cleaning etc.

Don't the piston rings or something need cleaning sometime around the 20k mark?

so it should last for ages! i wouldnt worry about it mate, just keep doing what ur doin it to it!

 

[Benji]

Don't the piston rings or something need cleaning sometime around the 20k mark?

No, do a compression check, if you are concerned, but no leave them alone. Quality fuel looks after the top ring, Shell V-Power comes with lubrication to help the top ring, and good quality oil will look after the lower 2.

 

[Scott Murphy]

Which is better to use out of V-power And what i use now BP Ultimate?

 

[Benji]

Which is better to use out of V-power And what i use now BP Ultimate?

Biased opinion, Shell V-Power, (did contract work for them offshore, now work at a Shell Garage), having stripped engines that have only been used with V-Power, all of which have very clean valves and combustion chambers.

 

[Scott Murphy]

Biased opinion, Shell V-Power, (did contract work for them offshore, now work at a Shell Garage), having stripped engines that have only been used with V-Power, all of which have very clean valves and combustion chambers.

Maybe i will try it as Shell garage same distance from me as the BP one.

 

[Fisher]

I don't know...
Dunkirk had to replace SOMETHING at 20k miles, which cost him a fair bit of money :S