"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:02:40 -0500, "NOYB" wrote:


Gene,
Have you hit 200 hours on your Suzuki's yet?

Yes.


Did you have to replace the anodes?

You know... I don't know. To maintain the warranty I have taken it
back to the dealer.... they didn't specifically charge me for doing
it, but it might be on the (long) list of things that must be done
and, thus, are covered by the flat rate.

I don't have the service manual with me, right now, so I can't
check....



The reason that I asked is that my local dealer suggested changing the
anodes on my DF250 every 200 hours. He says there are anodes up in the
head that need to be changed (never heard of this???), and it's pretty
extensive work to get 'em off. He's telling me that the 2 hour service
(change oil, water pump impeller, thermostat, anodes, bonding wires,
lower gear oil, etc) is $240 in parts alone...and another 4 hours labor.
I also have to pay transport cost because I don't have a trailer. The
bill will be over $600!


For non-dentists, the bill is only $48.

Harry,
What are the service bills running on your Yamaha? How many hours do you
have on it now?