| Author | Message | ||
     Dave |
What does the Uly's 1st service consist of and what is the going rate? DAve | ||
| Two_buells |
mine was free, got it done at Lancaster H-D/Buell last week. I did pay extra for the Syn3 oil... | ||
| Lowflyer |
You got a helluva deal if it was really free. My experience is that nothing is free. The first service runs about $250-280 and takes about 3 (2.9 to be exact) hours to complete by the book. I prepaid the maintenance on mine and used a loyalty card. I received 287 loyalty points (equates to $287), so that is what it would have cost me if I had not prepaid. You can look at the owner's manual for what's involved. I do know the length of time has to do with the diagnostic tests that are run for adjusting the TPS. I can also attest to the overall improvement in how it runs after that first service. Mine surged, hesitated and backfired (more of a sputter-fire) before the service and now it runs like a top. | ||
| Two_buells |
I bought the bike at Lancaster and paid MSRP + 240 freight and 120 set-up, and got a coupon for the first service..... | ||
| Rhinowerx |
Just got the 1k service on Saturday at California H-D/Buell - charged me $320 with dino oil - $20 extra if I wanted synthetic. | ||
| Daves |
it's 215.00 here If you prepay it when you buy the bike it's 145.00 | ||
| Chadhargis |
As I understand it, the first service is the following: Oil and filter change Primary oil change Adjust primary chain Adjust throttle position sensor I've never adjusted a TPS before, but everything else should be pretty simple to do. Would a dealer balk if you just brought the bike in for a TPS adjustment. I'm assuming they would need something to read the ECM with. | ||
| Dave |
Oh snap! It has to be more than this. Anyone have a maintenance manual? DAve | ||
| Chadhargis |
There may be more to it than that, I'm not sure. Just asking. I just can't see paying over $200 for a glorified oil change. I can do the fluids myself and the chain too. Just don't have the computer to do the TPS adjustment. | ||
| Bosh |
XB12X 1K service: Change engine oil. Replace oil filter. Change transmission fluid and clean drain plug. Check and adjust primary chain. Adjust throttle position sensor (TPS). Inspect brake fluid level, lines etc. Check brake pads & rotors. Adjust clutch. Check oil lines for leaks. Check tire pressure and tread. Inspect air cleaner filter. Check throttle cable adjustments. Check operation of electrical equipment and switches. Road test. | ||
| Dave |
DaveS at Appleton can get the technoresearch software to perform the FI diagnostics/settings for $250 if I'm not mistaken. Seems to be a better investment than a service. DAve | ||
| Philthy |
Bosh is right on with the checklist for the first service. I just picked mine back up this afternoon and paid $289 with SYN-3. That engine is as smooth as butter now. Normally my house is only 2 miles from the dealer but somehow my Odometer said it took me 100 to get home today, I just couldn't stop riding! | ||
| Bosh |
RE: "I just can't see paying over $200 for a glorified oil change." I know what you mean Chad. I usually do all my maintenance also. I think for the 1K though I'll splurge and have the dealer do it. Mainly for the TPS adjustment, but my bike has started pinging so I want them to take a look at it anyway. Bringing it in Tuesday. | ||
| Whistle |
Folks who have posted before me are correct about the cost of the service...it varies, and it's not cheap. Most folks seem to be able to take care of everything in the comfort of their own garage except for the TPS reset. I take my bike to the dealer for a TPS reset-it actually only takes a couple of mins. Depending on what kind of dealer/stealer you have they may charge you actual time (~20 mins) or they may have a minimum. It usually costs me around $35 or so... another $30-40 for oil and filter and yer dun. |
