Just picked up a 2020 Street Glide Special with only 180 miles on it. I LOVE this bike!! Just curious is the Dealer 1000 mile service worth the $500+ they are asking?

 

I am a firm believer in the service but I use my local shop. Much cheaper and better service than the deal if you ask me.

 

Nice score, get a manual and learn how to work on these things and do it yourself, you will save 450 buck, and have fun.

rk classic.

 

I usually do all my own, but thought I'd let the dealer do the 1,000 as if done correctly, they check a lot of stuff beyond an oil change. Paid ~ $380.00.

 

That's the going rate typically. $500 is a lot of money but the first service includes a lot of checks. Personally, I'd go down the list of everything that needs to be checked in the service manual myself and know it was done the right way. That's going to save you money and make you more familiar with the workings of the machine.

The knowledge of doing it yourself is priceless if you're planning on keeping it for many years. If you're the type that gets a new bike every year or two, let the dealer do it and don't bother.

 

I typically let the dealer perform the 1K service. Between buying the bike and the 5K service, I’ve ordered and received the service manual. From then on I do all the service myself. My most recent 1K service took two hours and cost $345 with oil filter and synthetic oil in all three holes.

 

i think you picked the wrong bike

if 500 is a question, you're in over your head, junior

 

Whether you do future service yourself. Let the dealer do the first 1,000 mile service.

 

The OP asked if it was worth it, didn`t say he couldn`t afford it

The answer probably depends on if the dealer / tech is thorough and actually does ALL the prescribed checks

JMO

 

Plus it was rather condescending. I am too lazy. I paid my Indy $150 to service all 3 holes with Lucas synthetic.