It took my bike to the local stealer for a 5000 mile service. I would have had it done by an independent but I had coupon that lessened the pain somewhat.

The stealer charged for three hours labour, the oil and filter and $25 for shop consumables (grease and rags I presume)

While I was waiting I amused myself by wondering how much the MoCo would allow if this was a warranty item. I can't for the life of me see how and oil change and a few checks can take more than and hour and half max.

What do you guys think?

 

You need a new dealer!

 

A 5000 is a simple service, mostly fluid changes and some inspections. When I worked at a Harley Dealership in the service dept, we allowed 1.5 hours for a 5000, the 10K was 2.5 hours since it is much more detailed

 

I guess this is the reason:

 

I agree

I did have a $100 coupon for service given to me when I bought the bike so it did lessen the pain a little

 

What all do they do on a 10K Gunny? I have asked a thousand times and never got a straight answer???

 

You never will. "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bull **** !"

 

A 22 point check doesn't take 3 hours. The stealer stole from him.

 

I remember just about sh#tting my pants getting the bill for my first service at 1600km on my '04 Heritage. Over $150 for essentially an oil change. Bought a service manual and dug in. I do all routine maintenance; fluids, brakes etc. No argument can convince me that the dealership is worth that kind of money. If you are unable/unwilling to do these sort of things, find a trusted independent fast, or harvest the money tree.

 

Beat me to it. Dealer is doing much more then an oil change. My god I wish all the whiners would buy a Hyundai and get free service


Dealer has overhead and rent to pay