10,000 Mile Service
Man.....my stealer is charging 350 sobs for a 10K service, and then bitched about having to pick up and drop off my bike for free! But hey the good news is that they throw in the cost of the M.O.T. test for free, which otherwise would be Ł29.00 
How much do you guys get fleaced for this service in the U.S.?
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Southern Oregon
ditto, get the hd parts manual & the service manual.
stealerships dont touch my bike.
Here is a link to >>> "Service Checklists" <<< for various mileages
stealerships dont touch my bike.
Here is a link to >>> "Service Checklists" <<< for various mileages
Most of you people have no idea, do you."stealer" i think you'll find that as a Harley Tech working at a dealership and sees what costs we have, plus what ongoing year by year training we techs have to do and at the cost to the dealership.We have to service machines most of you wouldn't even know where to look if the battery died.Very disrespectful of you, especially as you are reliant on having your bike properly maintained by top trained technicians.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Central PA
Engine oil and primary oil change are very straight forward and simple. You can do either with just your owners manual and supplies. I'm not mechanical at all but when it comes to saving 200+ dollars for a simple oil change I do it myself.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: SLC, UT
I've developed a great relationship with my dealer. I've been in the back and watched the guys do work on the bikes, hell, they have a full glass window across the entire garage so anyone at anytime can see what exactly they're up to back there. Not only that but, they buy you a lunch when you're waiting on your bike, they'll pick it up for free if you need to. And as long as you keep your maintenance with them, tires are free for life. Now, not all dealerships are like that, the world would be a better place if they were, and even though I'd be comfortable doing my own work. I'm happy giving my business to them. Anyone else have a dealer like that?
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I've developed a great relationship with my dealer. I've been in the back and watched the guys do work on the bikes, hell, they have a full glass window across the entire garage so anyone at anytime can see what exactly they're up to back there. Not only that but, they buy you a lunch when you're waiting on your bike, they'll pick it up for free if you need to. And as long as you keep your maintenance with them, tires are free for life. Now, not all dealerships are like that, the world would be a better place if they were, and even though I'd be comfortable doing my own work. I'm happy giving my business to them. Anyone else have a dealer like that?
I've been back in the service area and talked to my mechanic while he was working on my bike & have watched them do service work. I trust them.
I've also got some breaks on parts & labor for other things because I bring my bike to them for services. Full service changing all 3 holes with Amsoil is $244 at my dealer.
By the time I put gas in the truck to drive the 125 mile round trip to get oil, gaskets & filter, then spend my time doing it myself when I got back, I've basically spent an entire day dicking around & spent $30 in gas + the materials to do the service. It's a nice ride to my dealer, and I can ride over there on a Saturday & spend a couple hours messing around at the dealer while they service my bike, and ride back & enjoy the day.
I'm fully capable & have the tools, & there was a time I did all my own service and maintenance work on bikes and vehicles, but with 3 boys & coaching baseball all summer, I don't have a lot of free time during good riding season now days & I would rather spend that free time riding my bike rather than working on it, but that's just me.
For me, it's just a time & convenience issue more than anything.
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From: Central Ohio
Man.....my stealer is charging 350 sobs for a 10K service, and then bitched about having to pick up and drop off my bike for free! But hey the good news is that they throw in the cost of the M.O.T. test for free, which otherwise would be Ł29.00
How much do you guys get fleaced for this service in the U.S.?
How much do you guys get fleaced for this service in the U.S.?
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From: Ashburn, VA
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From: Ashburn, VA
Yeah, minus the free tire part....that would be nice!
I've been back in the service area and talked to my mechanic while he was working on my bike & have watched them do service work. I trust them.
I've also got some breaks on parts & labor for other things because I bring my bike to them for services. Full service changing all 3 holes with Amsoil is $244 at my dealer.
By the time I put gas in the truck to drive the 125 mile round trip to get oil, gaskets & filter, then spend my time doing it myself when I got back, I've basically spent an entire day dicking around & spent $30 in gas + the materials to do the service. It's a nice ride to my dealer, and I can ride over there on a Saturday & spend a couple hours messing around at the dealer while they service my bike, and ride back & enjoy the day.
I'm fully capable & have the tools, & there was a time I did all my own service and maintenance work on bikes and vehicles, but with 3 boys & coaching baseball all summer, I don't have a lot of free time during good riding season now days & I would rather spend that free time riding my bike rather than working on it, but that's just me.
For me, it's just a time & convenience issue more than anything.
I've been back in the service area and talked to my mechanic while he was working on my bike & have watched them do service work. I trust them.
I've also got some breaks on parts & labor for other things because I bring my bike to them for services. Full service changing all 3 holes with Amsoil is $244 at my dealer.
By the time I put gas in the truck to drive the 125 mile round trip to get oil, gaskets & filter, then spend my time doing it myself when I got back, I've basically spent an entire day dicking around & spent $30 in gas + the materials to do the service. It's a nice ride to my dealer, and I can ride over there on a Saturday & spend a couple hours messing around at the dealer while they service my bike, and ride back & enjoy the day.
I'm fully capable & have the tools, & there was a time I did all my own service and maintenance work on bikes and vehicles, but with 3 boys & coaching baseball all summer, I don't have a lot of free time during good riding season now days & I would rather spend that free time riding my bike rather than working on it, but that's just me.
For me, it's just a time & convenience issue more than anything.
However, why not let your kids work on the bike with you? I let my 5 and 7 year old be my extra set of hands whenever I can. And really, it takes all of 30 minutes to do all 3 holes, most of that time is spent waiting for draining. Mobil 1 is sold at Auto Zone or Advanced Auto for relatively cheap.
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From: North Carolina
Man.....my stealer is charging 350 sobs for a 10K service, and then bitched about having to pick up and drop off my bike for free! But hey the good news is that they throw in the cost of the M.O.T. test for free, which otherwise would be Ł29.00 How much do you guys get fleaced for this service in the U.S.?
Last edited by Rootro; Mar 4, 2013 at 03:01 PM.