| Author | Message | ||
     Crabby |
Well, this is dreadful. the dreaded 12k mile service. Every HD place is quaking in their boots. Anyways... So! Oakland HD- 750, 3 week wait (after I waited a MONTH to get it into them, only for them to tell me they dident order parts) Monterey HD- 850... can fit me in easily... but I never felt inspired by their service (oaklands service was impeccible) Dudley Perkins HD- 1k, with a 15% discount from their SM, so 850. Iv done a valvecheck on other bikes, its not TERRIBAD... but I also dont want them to fight me on warrenty grounds. Im not a "trained" mechanic. So... what are the prices all yall are paying? | ||
| D_adams |
$55 for shims, $15 for the filter, $40 for a gallon of Amsoil and I forget what it was for the spark plugs, but not a lot. All together, a bit over $100 and 3 days time, maybe a few hours a day. Could have done it faster if I had been in a hurry, but it was January, so I wasn't feeling too rushed to get it done. | ||
| Zac4mac |
Done that service myself, twice now. First time, clearance was all in spec but I had a bad cam. Dealership got it midway thru the service, R&R'd the cam and buttoned her up. Second time I had to replace 6 of 8 shims. Last big deal was forks, so I made all the tools I need to do that job again. Nothing real hard so far, if you have the manuals... Zack | ||
| Froggy |
It was $300ish for my 12k service at Danbury HD, then I reminded the service writer that I was in for warranty work (oil leak), I got it reduced even further. I had my other bike done at a local independent shop, they charged me $360 for the entire 12k too. Shop around more. Oh, and I didn't wait for the service to be done at either shop. | ||
| Crabby |
I may call my local independent shop and see what they have to say. I dont mind paying a lot for a quality service. | ||
| Duphuckincati |
What about the guys on here from Infinion raceway (Sears Point)? Bit of a drive but great rep. Do a track day after. http://jtsperformance.com/ (Message edited by duphuckincati on June 07, 2011) | ||
| Russmannnn |
Mine was right round 150 for fluids and plugs. Took 3 days. Took pics of everything incase HD tries to f me over on any warenty wrk saying im not a "tec" | ||
| Musclecargod |
My local HD said it would be $150, I even told them that sounded too cheap and if they could double check. I was told the Buell tech there knew his stuff and he came up with the price (and they looked at me as if I was an idiot to doubt them). Sounds too good to be true to me, I walked out. Then I went to my local import bike shop where I have had good service (they do work on other rotax stuff), they wouldn't quote it without seeing the factory service manual, which I gave them. After reviewing it they quoted $200 including an amsoil oil/filter change, not including shims etc... For that price I don't feel like tearing things apart myself. It still sounds mighty cheap. | ||
| Dannybuell |
I am in the process of getting a quote from LatusHD. I told them I do many of the service tasks myself. I asked to get in writing the cost of each service to be performed and that I would have them do the plugs, valve check, and coolant flush for sure. That was late yesterday afternoon, I have not heard back yet. | ||
| Tpoppa |
I am leaning toward having mine done by an independent shop that specializes in Ducs. ...btw, I have a had a couple bad experiences with Buell service over the years. So, I am not feeling good about letting a HD shop rotate my motor and crack the heads. I'd like to hear experiences from those who have already had their valves check at the dealer good & bad. (Message edited by tpoppa on June 08, 2011) |
