This isn't always true. I used to take my bike in here/there to an Indy here in town. Good guy... don't get me wrong.... but he was no cheaper then taking my bike into any of the 3 local HD shops here. It was more convenient because he was right down the road from me, but his prices were the same as the local HD shop. Indy doesn't always mean less expensive or better.

 

Looks like you found out what some dealers charge. I expect the rate is different depending on what part of the country you are in.

I do my own service so my labor cost for draining and changing all the fluids is: $0.00.

In addition I also check all the other stuff required and know the job is done correctly, unlike some of the dealer service people. I know my bike better than the dealer personnel.

Yes it pays to shop around; however, I would be willing to pay a little more if I knew a specific mechanic or dealer put out quality work.

 

So named because they make you feel the sting of **** penetration sans lube

 

True. I pulled my wheels and brought them to a local guy to install tires I bought online. 35.00 each.

 

Great that's my dealer, bought my bike from them.
Never in for service doesn't sound like I will

 

Dude I told ya. I honestly LOL’d on the phone. They have the luxury of being in Medina, OH (Medina County as well). Most all Republican Boomers and kids. If you have a high paying or retired from a high paying union job from Cleveland you live in Medina. If you are a blue professional in Cleveland you live in Medina.
Hence the customers have money and flop for whatever they tell them because nobody wants to go to that cesspool Cleveland (your Milwaukee that is a dump too).
I’d pay more say at Appleton HD vs going to Milwaukee.
If they weren’t in Medina they’d never make it.
I may be outrageous at times but don’t make **** up.

 

I called them... Do yourself a favor and shop around for an Indy. If I was you... I'd also call them and tell them you just seen this info on this forum and want to know if it's true. I mean.. It's true, I called and verified, but maybe if enough people call them out they'll change something. It certainly can't hurt.

 

They aren’t bad people actually pretty decent but you will have a vacuum hose in your wallet.

 

Oh... I'm not saying you made **** up... I'm not saying I wasn't skeptical that maybe there was a misunderstanding, but damb... You were spot on. I like how they make up their own service for a 3 hole oil change... "Full Service Oil Change". I said, what does that mean and then I got into a good 20 minute phone call with them telling them what I honestly thought. ( I know it didn't matter, but whatever I still did) They are ripping people off, but ya, if there are people like you say that pay it without blinking.. Well then I guess who can blame them.

Now you got me thinking, I should call like Wisconsin HD in Milwaukee and see what they charge. I know as far as bikes go, I can get a better deal at Wisconsin HD then Appleton HD. I can't complain to much at all with the dealers here. (Appleton HD, Docs HD, OpenRoad HD, Vandervest HD). They are all fairly close to me and all decent dealers. I get they have to keep the lights on, pay employees, health insurance... etc.. but man... $380 for a freaking 3 hole oil change...

 

i would suspect that the reason that they charge $380 for just an oil change is because they don't want to do just an oil change. that's their 'we don't really want to do it, but if you're willing to pay that much, then we'll oblige you' price. why pay $380 for just a change when for $500 (or so) you can get the full service?

also, i wouldn't call the $136 quoted in the first post as 'inflation'. that dealer is charging quite a bit more than msrp for the oil/filter. that's just plain greed.