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Jim_witt
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 05:42 pm: | 
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Dunno,
I'll jump in here on this one. I've been going to Chosa's for years and have always been extremely happy with their service department. It's almost like they know me there or something and they've always cared about how my service experience was. Pretty weird, I'd even recommend them to anyone.
So what'z the going rate with the "other" dealerships within the state? I called Chosa's myself just a few minutes ago and they'd like to resolve this issue as well? What'z specifically is done on the 1,000 mile checkup? Are we comparing apples to apples?
Dunno myself,
-JW:> |
Easyflier
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 06:40 pm: |
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Wow! Waterloo charged me about $350 for my 10k service and that included new front pads, synthetic oil and without parts discount (I forgot to ask and DaveS was off that day).
The 1k service is just a glorified oil change as I recall. Shouldn't be anywhere near $200 IMO. |
Ilikehotchicks
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2003 - 08:58 pm: |
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i need to get my 1000 done soon also, when i asked tucson harley they told me a little more then 200$, they were saying 220$ or something, give them a call and see if mesa will match it.
reuben |
Tdshepard
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 07:22 am: |
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There is no standard for "synthetic" in the United States. You can call any oil synthetic. It is not man made, it is petroleum components that are highly refined and blended. Don't fall for the friendly dealer crap. They laugh about you when you pay $130 for an oil change or $280 for a "1000 mile service". Even if you buy the best synthetic and HD filter you can change your own oil for far less than $30. |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 08:24 am: |
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"Waterloo charged me about $350 for my 10k service "
I was quoted around $700 for a 10k service, needless to say I didn't accept their offer. At that price it would be worth the trip to the deer filled corn fields. |
Buellsnblondes
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:11 am: |
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It occurs to me that there is a bit more involved than "just an oil change" in these services. In reviewing my paperwork and assorted manuals, the extensiveness of a recommended service is dependent on mileage, thus the cost. There also appears to be a correlation between proper service documentation and warranty validation... in other words, if the service can't be verified, the warranty may no longer be valid. Scam??? Perhaps, but the bottom line is that if the manufacturer is going to be on the hook for warranty work, their method of protection and financial recoup is to highly suggest that services and associated documentation be accomplished by trained and authorized dealers.
Once my bike is no longer under warranty, I'll service it myself...till then...well, guess I'll take it in the shorts.
Ed |
M1combat
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:22 am: |
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Mayer HD quoted 2.1 hours and what seemed like all of the required service. Chosa's quoted about 3 hours. Both said about $44 in parts.
The main difference is that Chosa's said they adjust stuff because it IS necessary, Mayer said they adjust stuff IF it's necessary. Mayer said it doesn't matter if the tech gets done early or takes longer, they charge what the book says for time.
Chosa's guy said that when you lube the throttle/clutch cables you MUST then adjust them... Same with the clutch and primary chain, once you mess with them to check them you MUST adjust them so they do.
Mayer said they would look at everything and adjust what is needed. I think I'll take it to Mayer as they are $100 cheaper and about two hours closer. Both have digital tech's so they can do a proper TPS on the 12. from "TALKING" to the guy from Mayer he seems like a real stand up kind of guy, but who knows. Neither one will get to work on it unless I can stand right there and watch. I won't say anything, but I want to see the methods in case I kill my warranty somehow. |
Mikej
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:32 am: |
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"Neither one will get to work on it unless I can stand right there and watch. "
This probably won't be allowed due to insurance liability. Best case is if they have a viewing window and if they work on your bike where you can see it through the window. In the old days you could stand there drinking coffee and handing them wrenches while they worked on the bike. These days are not those days any longer in most factory authorized and approved service centers.
YMMV as always. |
Daves
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:58 am: |
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169.00 for the 1000 mile service here in Waterloo.
You are NOT allowed to stand next to your bike while it is in the shop.
Insurance and getting in the techs way are the issues there.
Ride to the edge!
Dave
Iowa HD/Buell (Buell Cycle Center) |
M1combat
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 11:43 am: |
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169!! Grrr, I wish that road trip wouldn't put me at near 2600 miles  .
I suppose at Mayer I'll be alright because they have a large door into the service area and I can stand there which would only be about 12' away... I suppose I was a little hasty in saying they wouldn't be able to work on it at all though, I would still let them work on it, but I would certainly ask if I could watch from a closer vantage point. I don't exactly want to be standing there with a dentist's mirror, trouble light and a bag of wrenches or anything, I just want a good line to be able to see... |
Easyflier
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 04:06 pm: |
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I was really pleased with the cost and quality of service for the 10k. I think (and I'm sure Dave will set me straight if I'm wrong) the 10k service with HD oil is $279. When you look at the manual and see everything they check, change and adjust it's a real bargain.
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