Ok, I don't mind spending money but don't appreciate being ripped off either. My dealer is quoting me $500 for the 1000 mile service on my ultra limited.

Is it just me or Wtf. They said it included oil change and a bike inspection. Really, that seems more then excessive. Also said that if they don't do it it can bring my warranty into question.

Now, I can change my own oil and inspect my own bike and do it south of $75. So is this the privilege of owning a Harley getting ripped or am I missing something?

 

We service 18 wheelers for about $350 includes an inspection,44 qts of oil, and 3 filters. go figure.

 

Don't fall for the scare tactics. I usually let the dealer do the first service and then I will do the others. They can't void your warranty unless they can prove what you did (or didn't do) was directly responsible for the failure. I keep a log of the services I do on my bike along with the receipts for the fluid changes I do at that time.

 

A reputable indy will happily do it for half or less. Even less if they're friends ( ;
And your warranty is protected as long as you keep receipts.

 

it's a big rip-off and a 1/2 day ordeal. Just get the service manual for $48. Change 3 fluids and check critical fasteners and a few items .. mine were all tight. would have been a waste for me. Also dropped in Mobil 1 synthetic -Redline tranny and Redline primary .. shifts much smother and quieter now.

 

Do your own scheduled maintenance if you are up for it. You'll save money and have the satisfaction of knowing it was done correctly. Get the service manual, it'll pay for itself on your first service.

 

WOW..I am in NY and it is cheaper....I do not have a limited...have an SGS and it is $450

 

I was reading the 1k service checklist at the dealer yesterday, and the only thing I saw that may take any time was "lubricate steering head bearings." I'd be surprised if they actually did it.

 

Wait until you have them change a tire...HoHo!!, bring some Formula+ as **** lube.

HD service prices are ridiculous and totally unnecessary. They need to get real and understand we're not Bill Gates.

I do all my own service. Just get the HD manual and not some POS from AutoZone, grab your wrenches and go to town.

 

Wow, I thought the $390 I paid today was bad. I could have driven 30 minutes farther and had it done for $320. What chapped my a$$ though was the quote this dealer gave me of $100 to flash the ECM to get the passing lights to stay on with the high beams. Needless to say I declined their generous offer.