i dont think thats discounting other peoples opinions. he's merely stating information which he follows.
i disagree with the viking all the time, but no need to have a go over it man. if you feel safer doing your services every 5000km go for it, I do it every 5000km just because i can. but i give my motor a pretty good kick every now and then at nearing 300kw.
Hes just saying if your wondering about the intervals and times, iain's and craigs response is pretty close to whats advised from factory, and what most of the people are doing on here. Im sure hes not saying "nah f**k you your wrong, if you do it 5000k your retarded"