Local Indy wanted $450 for 10k service
#11
02-18-2011, 06:47 AM
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Although Labor rates and service charges are high at dealers they are posted and people can decide if they want to have it done or not...I had my dealer do my 20k minus the fluids and they charged me $110 i think...Now i have a manual...The only thing i need done now is lube my cables and my neck bearings....
#12
02-18-2011, 08:56 AM
Just another stupid bash the dealer thread.
It just cracks me up they always will end up bashing techs and letting loose of money. To me just American bashing American.
It is worth my money to get a train tech on and employ someone. You want to hang on to your scratch and do a shade tree job on your rig, more power to you.
It just cracks me up they always will end up bashing techs and letting loose of money. To me just American bashing American.
It is worth my money to get a train tech on and employ someone. You want to hang on to your scratch and do a shade tree job on your rig, more power to you.
#13
02-18-2011, 10:49 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
It's the same as you car really... what are you willing to do on your car and how confident are you about what you are doing... Sometimes it's woth having somebody qualified to do the work actually do it...Some techs at M/C and auto dealers shouldn't be working there that is the truth but for most part they do a good job.
#15
02-18-2011, 01:08 PM
had the dealer do the 1,5,10,15,20K,,, never more than $250.
At the 15k took in my oils..it was $158.
As far as the above list of Service breakdown.... don't believe they do all that, at least on mine..
It does say Recommended!
Had to do my own spokes after I checked them after the 10K, once had a motor miss at 16k because the battery bolts were loose. Neck bearings needed a lot more grease also.
At the 15k took in my oils..it was $158.
As far as the above list of Service breakdown.... don't believe they do all that, at least on mine..
It does say Recommended!
Had to do my own spokes after I checked them after the 10K, once had a motor miss at 16k because the battery bolts were loose. Neck bearings needed a lot more grease also.
#18
02-18-2011, 03:55 PM
Local dealer does it for $329! If the dealer does it for that an Indy should be at around 70% of that price at most.
Below is what a 10K service consist of, most of it is just a visual look over.
10k & 20k Service Breakdown:
Below is the recommended maintenence for every 10,000 & 20000 miles on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
-change engine oil and oil filter.
-inspect air cleaner and serivce as required.
-change primary chaincase lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug.
-check/adjust primary chain.
-check clutch adjustment.
-change transmission lubricant and clean the magnetic drain plug.
check and adjust belt.
-lube the foot/shift brake lever bearings.
-check rear pedal adjustment.
-inspect brake pads and discs for wear.
-flush and replace brake fluid resivoir levels.
-inspect oil lines and brakes systems for leaks.
-lubricate the front brake lever, throttle control cables, throttle, clutch control cable, and hand lever and jiffy stand.
-check, adjust operation of enrichener.
-inspect fuel valve,lines and fittings for leaks.
-clean fuel filter screen(carb only).
-check operation of all electrical equipment and switches.
-check battery condition and connections.
-change spark plugs.
-check tire pressure and inspect tread.
-check wheel spoke tightness.
-inspect, adjust, repack front fork bearing.
-check condition of rear shock absorbers.
-check air suspension-pressure,operation and leakage.
-check stabilizer and engine mounts. check tightness of all fastners except engine head bolts.
-lubricate hinges,latches-fuel door, tour pack, saddlebags.
-check engine idle speed adjustment.
-road test.
Below is what a 10K service consist of, most of it is just a visual look over.
10k & 20k Service Breakdown:
Below is the recommended maintenence for every 10,000 & 20000 miles on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
-change engine oil and oil filter.
-inspect air cleaner and serivce as required.
-change primary chaincase lubricant and clean magnetic drain plug.
-check/adjust primary chain.
-check clutch adjustment.
-change transmission lubricant and clean the magnetic drain plug.
check and adjust belt.
-lube the foot/shift brake lever bearings.
-check rear pedal adjustment.
-inspect brake pads and discs for wear.
-flush and replace brake fluid resivoir levels.
-inspect oil lines and brakes systems for leaks.
-lubricate the front brake lever, throttle control cables, throttle, clutch control cable, and hand lever and jiffy stand.
-check, adjust operation of enrichener.
-inspect fuel valve,lines and fittings for leaks.
-clean fuel filter screen(carb only).
-check operation of all electrical equipment and switches.
-check battery condition and connections.
-change spark plugs.
-check tire pressure and inspect tread.
-check wheel spoke tightness.
-inspect, adjust, repack front fork bearing.
-check condition of rear shock absorbers.
-check air suspension-pressure,operation and leakage.
-check stabilizer and engine mounts. check tightness of all fastners except engine head bolts.
-lubricate hinges,latches-fuel door, tour pack, saddlebags.
-check engine idle speed adjustment.
-road test.
#19
02-18-2011, 07:38 PM
I took my new-to-me 99 Dyna FXD to my local indy this morning. They charge $180 +fluids for a 10K check ... totalled out at $238 (I took his recommendation for heavier transmission fluid).
They actually used the 50K checklist (for the 10K price), and I watched the tech check each item off the list as he did it. For a new owner, it was GREAT! I asked a ton of questions, and the tech (and the shop owner) answered every one, and some I didn't even know to ask.
Also got to watch how the owner talked with the other customers who came in - and had my first up-close encounter with a RUB, and with an old 1%er. Gotta say the club member was a lot nicer.
They actually used the 50K checklist (for the 10K price), and I watched the tech check each item off the list as he did it. For a new owner, it was GREAT! I asked a ton of questions, and the tech (and the shop owner) answered every one, and some I didn't even know to ask.
Also got to watch how the owner talked with the other customers who came in - and had my first up-close encounter with a RUB, and with an old 1%er. Gotta say the club member was a lot nicer.
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02-18-2011, 07:42 PM
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I do mine and alot of my friends in my garage. Not that difficult after you understand it and get the right tools. saved myself and my friends lot of cash even factoring in the cost of the tools