1000 mile service $235
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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My local dealer charges $350 for a tune up for a sportster (bike before the dyna)
I usually have someone buy me dinner before they F**k me.
I now just buy the manuals and do it my self, also this lead into doing more and more work on my bike. You really cant beat the Harley manuals for depth and clarity.
I usually have someone buy me dinner before they F**k me.
I now just buy the manuals and do it my self, also this lead into doing more and more work on my bike. You really cant beat the Harley manuals for depth and clarity.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,130
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From: FLORIDA
1000 mile service for $235 (or $270 with synthetic) at the local stealer. Good or bad price? I live in the Kansas City area. What does it cost to do it myself? I am a pretty good with a wrench, but don't have a lift. Can it be done without one? Does it void my warranty? Any advice or insight is appreciated.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 58
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From: Orange County, NY
My dealer has first 2 services free no matter which model. You just pay for oil and gaskets. They go over the whole bike. adjust cables, clutch, belt, headlight etc. whole process took about 2 1/2 hrs with 2 test rides before I got it back. I just had my 5K service on my 09 Fat Bob...$73 including shop fee and sales tax. They even washed and dried it : ) I will have to find out what the next service will cost. If it is around $2-300 then It would average out to $4-450 for all three services during warranty period. Small price to pay to help ensure things go smoothly if you do have problem during first 2 yrs
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 582
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From: South Park, CO
My dealer has first 2 services free no matter which model. You just pay for oil and gaskets. They go over the whole bike. adjust cables, clutch, belt, headlight etc. whole process took about 2 1/2 hrs with 2 test rides before I got it back. I just had my 5K service on my 09 Fat Bob...$73 including shop fee and sales tax. They even washed and dried it : ) I will have to find out what the next service will cost. If it is around $2-300 then It would average out to $4-450 for all three services during warranty period. Small price to pay to help ensure things go smoothly if you do have problem during first 2 yrs
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 883
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From: Irving-Texas
I have never paid for one, i do it myself. When something comes up that i don't know how to do, i either learn or pay for that service. I have 23 months on my fat bob and 46,000 miles, i cant justify paying all those service fees, besides. If you can change oil and take care of your car you can do the same on a bike.
My service dpt at north texas hd has always treated me well and taken care of any warranty issues without giving me any grief about my pciii or aftermarket pipes and a/c, or the non hd fluids and they always give me a full wash after any service.
I don't neglect having any service done just because i cant do it, it gets done and paid for either at hd or the indy i trust.
Routine things like all fluids, brakes, plugs and the like are just wasting money to have them done by anyone, its not rocket science as far as general maint.
My service dpt at north texas hd has always treated me well and taken care of any warranty issues without giving me any grief about my pciii or aftermarket pipes and a/c, or the non hd fluids and they always give me a full wash after any service.
I don't neglect having any service done just because i cant do it, it gets done and paid for either at hd or the indy i trust.
Routine things like all fluids, brakes, plugs and the like are just wasting money to have them done by anyone, its not rocket science as far as general maint.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 181
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From: Delaware
Support your local dealer or indie shop with business. They may not be there tomorrow and that is not good for anyone.
P.S. Those who say they are getting something for "free" in their bike deals ... You're paying. One way or the other, you are paying. I would lay odds that no right-thinking wrench donated 2 hrs of his personal time and materials to work on your bike. This is one reason you pay more at the dealer or shop, it's all rolled in the fees. But, you got a good bike and a way to manage your cash flow ... no?
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Stage II
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2
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From: Orange County
Soooo, I'm a new rider and I'm new to this forum thingy. I just bought a 2010 Street Bob on Sept. 11th. Anyways, I'm not much of a gearhead myself but when MY dealer told me the 1,000 mi service was 360 bones, my pride would not let me pay such an outrageous price. I got a service manual and said F*** them. I got all my fluids, an O-ring and gasket set, and an oil filter and I did it myself. The manual was a gift and I spent about 50 bucks on the parts. It took about 2 hours and did not require a lift. Also, it was a good feeling after I was done. My hands were grimey and my knuckles were busted but I had an extra 310 bucks in my pocket. My only regret was not having an oil filter wrench.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,745
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From: A house.
On my first service, my dealer overfilled my oil by about 3/4 of a quart. Charged me $325. Had to replace an oil saturated air filter which made the bike start hard. They'll never touch my bike again. Buy a manual and do it yourself. Period!
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