what to expect to pay at the steelership???
#1
10-23-2012 | 05:46 PM
what to expect to pay at the steelership???
hello folks,
I got about 19759 miles on my sporty. It needs brakes, a new rear tire and a 20,000 mile tune up. I've got 3 questions if you got the time:
1. I dont have any tools, besides a very basic travel kit.
2. should a get a new front when I replace the rear. Front looks ok to me, back surley needs repalcing. Always kept good pressure but it is is just time. Way past the ware line.
3. the Dealer wants 216.00 US for the rear down here in Torreon not including change over. I wonder what the whole deal will be for the brakes tune up and new rear??
4. What pointers can you give me to make sure what the work list for a 20,000 mile tune gets done and replacing??? I have heard stories on here about work that was said to be done and actually not.
Any help on preparing the check book for this would be helpful. I want to drop it off and pick it up so I dont have to take a taxi to work the rest of the week, but I am a little concerned about the price. I do the oil change and fluids my self on the sporty and I have always use an INDY at home who is very good and honest with for my limited. THis is the first Major work being done on my sporty outside the US and I know it needs it.
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I got about 19759 miles on my sporty. It needs brakes, a new rear tire and a 20,000 mile tune up. I've got 3 questions if you got the time:
1. I dont have any tools, besides a very basic travel kit.
2. should a get a new front when I replace the rear. Front looks ok to me, back surley needs repalcing. Always kept good pressure but it is is just time. Way past the ware line.
3. the Dealer wants 216.00 US for the rear down here in Torreon not including change over. I wonder what the whole deal will be for the brakes tune up and new rear??
4. What pointers can you give me to make sure what the work list for a 20,000 mile tune gets done and replacing??? I have heard stories on here about work that was said to be done and actually not.
Any help on preparing the check book for this would be helpful. I want to drop it off and pick it up so I dont have to take a taxi to work the rest of the week, but I am a little concerned about the price. I do the oil change and fluids my self on the sporty and I have always use an INDY at home who is very good and honest with for my limited. THis is the first Major work being done on my sporty outside the US and I know it needs it.
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#2
10-23-2012 | 06:13 PM
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Sounds like you should have a local Mexican indy do it. I'm sure there are some motorcycle shops in Torreon, right? Do you speak Spanish? If you do, you got just as good a chance with a Mexican as you do a US citizen. Honest people are honest, crooks are crooks, no matter what nationality.
How many miles on the front? Can you order from the US and deliver in Mexico? Buy the tires and brake pads and find yourself a good Mexican shop while waiting for delivery.
You can also do the brakes easily when the tire/rim is off the bike, they just slip into the caliper, easy as can be. Just push the piston back with a "C" clamp and the old pad. Your indy would not charge much for this, since the tires are off anyway.
Tune up? Like changing 2 spark plugs, engine oil/filter, and primary oil? That's about it, unless you want to adjust the clutch while you're at it. And maybe check throttle cables too. Buy a FSM and you can do this all yourself with simple tools. Hell, an engine oil change can be done with pliers only on my bike, to release the drain hose clamp.
John
How many miles on the front? Can you order from the US and deliver in Mexico? Buy the tires and brake pads and find yourself a good Mexican shop while waiting for delivery.
You can also do the brakes easily when the tire/rim is off the bike, they just slip into the caliper, easy as can be. Just push the piston back with a "C" clamp and the old pad. Your indy would not charge much for this, since the tires are off anyway.
Tune up? Like changing 2 spark plugs, engine oil/filter, and primary oil? That's about it, unless you want to adjust the clutch while you're at it. And maybe check throttle cables too. Buy a FSM and you can do this all yourself with simple tools. Hell, an engine oil change can be done with pliers only on my bike, to release the drain hose clamp.
John
Last edited by John Harper; 10-23-2012 at 06:25 PM.
#3
10-23-2012 | 06:50 PM
I think I will do just that, I seen a guy down the way from me with a couple of bikes, hondas and what not, I think I will pay him a visit. Getting stuff shipped here takes an incredible amount of time and the taxes at customs are forget about crazy, if it were easy to get a manual I would, I am thinking about buying one on line in pdf form and printing out what I need step by step. I am sure that I would be able to buy some freak'n tires somewhere in this city other than the dealer. I have some investigative work to do, there are plenty of cops on motorcyle bikes here, where do they get there tires??? I will start the hunt.
#4
10-23-2012 | 07:56 PM
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You know, there is not much to servicing your bike. There are lots of youtube videos, stickies on this site and xlforum.net, etc. You're just doing minor and regular maintenance. Just make sure to check all your bolts, nuts, etc. for looseness. Especially check your battery connections and ground wires.
I used to live in Mexico, and found lots of helpful mechanics.
Buena suerte, amigo.
John
I used to live in Mexico, and found lots of helpful mechanics.
Buena suerte, amigo.
John
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