Scheduled Maintenance?

[benhoss]

Let me start by saying that I am not a gearhead and have no wish to become one. I have a 2015 GL1800 that I purchased brand new in 2017. I currently have 77000 miles on it, the engine has never been opened and it runs fine. I regularly ride long trips from Wisconsin to GA or NC and I run pretty hard days when I do. My local dealer is telling me I need not only the normal air filters and complete fluid change but also replacement timing chain, valves and rear brakes; the total estimate is ~$2500 which doesn't even include a new rear tire.

The bike is running good with no skips or misfires, is this all 'normal and reasonable" for 77k miles or did the dealer just see me coming with a truckload of cash?

ben@fieldstonenorth.com

[blupupher]

Valves are supposed to be checked every 32,000 miles, Spark plugs changed every 16,000.
Timing chain is not a standard wear item that needs to be replaced unless you are having issues with it (excess noise).

Ask your dealer to show you where in the owners manual it shows to change the timing chain (hint: is does not).

Use the owners manual for what needs to be done for routine maintenance and tell them you don't appreciate being lied to.

Your rear brakes may need to be changed if not done yet, 77,000 miles is some good mileage out of OEM pads.
If they are changing the rear tire, the cost for pad replacement should be less since they already have the bike up in the air and tire off.