Oil Change Price
#1
07-21-2009, 10:29 AM
Oil Change Price
I am leaving for Sturgis on Saturday and I dont have the free time between now and then due to work and projects to do it myself. What is the Average cost for the Dealer to do an Oil change?
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07-21-2009, 11:05 AM
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Loosen the drains and let it drain. Go for dinner and come back finish the job before heading to shower.
It is not that complicated.
Edited:
I forgot to mention. If you do it yourself, you know you will do it right. But if the dealer does it for you, you have no control who will be the one. It is most like the least experienced new guy - or a moron. Oil change is a simple job but has the most consequence if it is not performed properly.
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07-21-2009, 11:21 AM
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you dont have 30 min to spare? really?...I mean its cool if you want to take it in but like the previous poster said you could do it 4-5 times ur self....
you dont have 30 min to spare? really?...I mean its cool if you want to take it in but like the previous poster said you could do it 4-5 times ur self....
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07-21-2009, 12:49 PM
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Here are some links explaining it.
http://www.dudeworld.com.au/HOWTO.ENGINE.HTML
http://linson.us/harleydavidson/spor..._oilchange.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Q6r_MR4XE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIyW5sIpq2w&feature=fvw
#7
07-21-2009, 02:45 PM
Ok...bottom line is this. Yes, you can change your own oil. For whatever reason you would prefer to pay a dealer to do it and that's fine. Bear in mind however that the week before Sturgis, the liklihood of it getting done quickly and have the bike ready to go for when you need it probably isn't very likely. I've been there before, time is precious and sometimes it's more convenient to have the dealer service your bike so you can get other things done. However you do pay a lot for that convenience, so just be sure that's what you want to do.
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07-21-2009, 05:21 PM
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You are kidding right. By the time to set up the appointment and drop it off and pick it up, you can do five oil changes.
Loosen the drains and let it drain. Go for dinner and come back finish the job before heading to shower.
It is not that complicated.
Edited:
I forgot to mention. If you do it yourself, you know you will do it right. But if the dealer does it for you, you have no control who will be the one. It is most like the least experienced new guy - or a moron. Oil change is a simple job but has the most consequence if it is not performed properly.
Loosen the drains and let it drain. Go for dinner and come back finish the job before heading to shower.
It is not that complicated.
Edited:
I forgot to mention. If you do it yourself, you know you will do it right. But if the dealer does it for you, you have no control who will be the one. It is most like the least experienced new guy - or a moron. Oil change is a simple job but has the most consequence if it is not performed properly.
MikeM
#9
07-21-2009, 05:42 PM
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Well $ 55 your way your stuff...or $ 170 there way there stuff...oh yeah one time they only put in a 1/2 qt. in my primary...they said the noise was normal...good thing I checked, sure wound'nt want to be on a road trip,AND
