Should I? Or shouldn't I?
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Should I? Or shouldn't I?
Well, there has been this debate at work that weather or not the 5000 miles dealer service is worth it to bring in or do it yourself? Some say it's better to have the dealer do it because they know what they are looking for. And others say that they charge too much and they don't do half of what they say they do. If they followed what the book says about the service intervals for everything and what to check, they should be able to do at home. I guess is it worth the money for the dealer to do it and hope they check everything? Or do it yourself and then you know things where checked and hope you didn't miss anything? Not to mention weather or not they would honor a warranty issue if you did do your own service. Maybe we can lay the horse to rest with some of your answers. Thanks.
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RE: Should I? Or shouldn't I?
Do it your self. That is so basic you can, and it is a great way to get to know your bike, capacities parts,locations,etc. I went through the book and initialed and dated each item as I did it just as if I was a tech, and there is a written record that it was done.
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RE: Should I? Or shouldn't I?
Hi, I have the manual, but My dealer gave Me a print out of what they would do at the 5,000 mile service and the cost of $260 otd . As I change My own oil using Mobil 1 I am going to see what the cost is without fluid changes and go from there . It all depends on what Your time is worth versus what they charge. Now this is a dealership that I trust to accomplish all the tasks in the manual also. I have to factor in the problem I have with tools also LOL LOL ! ...........WVleo
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RE: Should I? Or shouldn't I?
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I had mine done at the stealer cause it's still under warranty, once the warranty runs out my bike will never darken their door again.
i think it was $325.00 including HD syn & chrome filter. (yes I am using HD oil till the warranty runs out too)
I had mine done at the stealer cause it's still under warranty, once the warranty runs out my bike will never darken their door again.
i think it was $325.00 including HD syn & chrome filter. (yes I am using HD oil till the warranty runs out too)