me too. but the op didn't buy a new bike, he bought used. he might have still been able to negotiate that into the purchase, but he didn't, so it's a moot argument now. in 20 years/9 different bikes, the only services that have ever been done at the dealership were the 1000 mile services. go by the owner's manual/service manual and check off everything on the list. then check a few other things that aren't on there.

 

I do it my damn self.

 

Supposed to get the first service thrown in the deal.

 

I have a head ache.

 

Yep, that's what I did, and why I voted $500. being too expensive.

 

I had the dealer do the first service. They charge $250. I've done the last 20 myself.

 

What is with this “junior” crap? How about a little courtesy?

 

Let the dealer do the first one

 

I do all my own service, including the much dreaded first service. Here I am 7 years later, still alive. Bike is still intact and runs fine.
Taking it to the dealer this week to have the WHIM that I installed Saturday configured.

 

I let the dealer do the first, I do my own after that, probably do a better job too. I have not bought a service manual yet, probably won’t either, don’t need one for basic service, tires, and brakes, pretty simple stuff.