in Atlanta area - my dealer wants near $400 for the 1000 mile service. Of course, they advertise it as "much more than an oil change" - but at 1000 miles, do I need much more than the oil changed? $400 is more than I'd pay for my Porsche oil change - if I didn't do it myself. Any alternatives? Not really ready to try this by myself just yet. Thanks.

 

they want low 300 in north carolina and say the warranty requires they do the 1k check. /shrug
I haggled around though and got the ppm for cost (406.00) which covers 7 services, 7 bike pickup or deliveries, wash's within x months/miles. I usually avoid that type of stuff buy my bud had already gave me the heads up of service visit costs. Clearly if they can sell 7 services, and the other stuff that comes in the ppm package I got for 406.00 then they are making a killing on those service visits!

 

I paid $299 for the 1K service with Syn3 oil on a touring bike, last week. Your getting ripped off at $400.

 

I have a HD tech that has gone indepentent in Stock Bridge that is charging $65 credit, $45 cash an hour. You can supply fluid, gaskets, filter or he will get them for you. PM me for detail and number.

 

I was told by my dealer last weekend that you do NOT have to bring it back to a dealer for the 1000 mike service. Told me to keep reciepts and records.

 

I posted this before, My 1600 km service was 450.00 on my WG, my wifes 1200 was 350.00. Thats from the HD dealer in Richmond Hill. Haven't been back!

 

Go the Indy route and +1 on record keeping,Repair and parts books will save you HUGE $.

 

My 1,000 mile on the Fatbob was $275.00 at the dealer after the 10% HOG discount. Included syn3.

 

every dealer is different so if you have any more closer to you price it around.

i paid $299 for 1k with regular dino oil, would have been $320 with the synthetic
next closest dealer was $349 and $369 and they are only about 25 miles apart

 

thanks guys - I did a little checking - found an indy who could do it for around $250, but he said he takes a week once you drop it off - I guess he's short-handed, another was about $350 for synthetic - not bad, but not really that far off of my dealer - probably hit the dealer for this one, then do a deep dive before the 5k and find more options.