40K Service
Half the fun is doing the maintenance and washing and waxing. I can change my fork oil in 20 min. None of it is hard. And not to start another oil thread, but I wouldn't put Syn 3 in my lawnmower, sorry!! You can get a motorcycle jack at Harbor Freight for 50 bucks if you use the Thunderpress coupon.
Last edited by Two Lane Tramp; Oct 17, 2013 at 10:44 PM.
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,629
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From: East Hartford, CT
Just did my forl oil change. Not that difficult.
I used Amsoil 10 wt
just had my rear tire changed $160.00 for the tire,$30.00 for a radial tube
$35.00 for the indy to mount and balance.
Did Timken bearing change while it was apart. $18.00
labor 0.00
manual $50.00 priceless
Do it yourself.
I used Amsoil 10 wt
just had my rear tire changed $160.00 for the tire,$30.00 for a radial tube
$35.00 for the indy to mount and balance.
Did Timken bearing change while it was apart. $18.00
labor 0.00
manual $50.00 priceless
Do it yourself.
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,730
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From: Snow Hill, NC
Son.... Just a saying round here instead of saying Sumbitch....You shouldn't be worried about me calling you names...
So to recap...You're a old drinking Vietnam vet that spends too much on his bike maintenance that doesn't want to be called Son...LOL
It's all good man, spend your money as you wish. Find yourself a good independent shop, Shop for tires there or online at Jake Wilson or such...There are deals to be had but the Dealership isn't one of them... The 50K service ain't ****...If they do it like they should...Your fork oil won't need to be changed for another 20-25k,,,
Last edited by Notgrownup; Oct 18, 2013 at 07:11 AM.
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Posts: 2,557
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From: Texas
Wow! Somebody at that dealership is really messing with you! A local Houston dealer quoted me a flat $255 to replace the tire with a Dunlop HD401 150-80B-16, the cost of the tire, and the install labor was free.
I got the tire online for $140 shipped, the local indy installed it for $55 while I watched...saved $60 over the cost of the dealer changing it...and now I know how to do it myself...
BikeBandit had the best price with free shipping...and they will drop ship it to your local indy...
I got the tire online for $140 shipped, the local indy installed it for $55 while I watched...saved $60 over the cost of the dealer changing it...and now I know how to do it myself...
BikeBandit had the best price with free shipping...and they will drop ship it to your local indy...
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: South of Mordor
Shop for an indy to do your work if you don't want to. My indy charges $50 to do a tire change and that rolling the bike in, I provide the tire, tube and rim band, Less than $200 for everything.
Use AmsOil, same price as Syn3 and 100% better IMO.
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Cruiser
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From: anthem, arizona
I'm not talking about tires. I'm talking about the 40,000 mile service. I see bikes around that only have less than 5000 miles on them Certainly less than 40,000. I ride every day, not just on weekends.
I can change the f-ing oil myself. Evidently nobody understands what it is to have 40K service, which is a big one. Do it yourself, I don't care. I have a jack and tools, just decided to get a professional service.
I've dealt with independents. They don't have the equipment, time (they usually have on old lady and kids) and they think their a HD shop. I actually had one who wanted me to bring all my oil and fluids, etc. They wanted $45 per hour. If they needed something they had to go the the dealer and buy, still on my dime. I'll stick with the dealer, he'll be there tomorrow.
I can change the f-ing oil myself. Evidently nobody understands what it is to have 40K service, which is a big one. Do it yourself, I don't care. I have a jack and tools, just decided to get a professional service.
I've dealt with independents. They don't have the equipment, time (they usually have on old lady and kids) and they think their a HD shop. I actually had one who wanted me to bring all my oil and fluids, etc. They wanted $45 per hour. If they needed something they had to go the the dealer and buy, still on my dime. I'll stick with the dealer, he'll be there tomorrow.
Just picked up my 2007 FXDC getting the 40K service. Total cost was $591.55 (with Syn3) and misc charges including the Fork oil. Labor was $450. I was shocked at the labor price, but I guess there is a lot of work to be done on the forks. I ride about 10K a year and fear the 50K service. Maybe I'll just get a Honda junker to run around town with. They said I'll need a new rear tire soon, 160/17. I know that installed is $412 or so. Only have 7K on the rear now. I want a Breakout but just looking at the rear tire alone would cost $1000 probably. I miss the old days. Ride safe!
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From: Northern WV
For many this additional $180 is no huge deal. Heck many professionals bill $150+ per hour themselves so paying the extra $180 to save an hour or two of their time makes sense. Plus they don't have to do manual work or get dirty.
But for the average Joe this is a lot. I am one of these Joe's myself so many years ago I started accumulating tools, bought tire changing tools, a lift, and service manuals for every motorcycle I buy. I'm not saying this is what you should do but is an option. If you ride very many miles a year it'll save a LOT of money and be rewarding at the same time.
Last edited by Ridewva; Oct 18, 2013 at 09:36 PM.
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Cruiser
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From: anthem, arizona
Do it yourself. Just get a manual and a jack.
1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change.
2) Drink beer.
3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave, driving a properly maintained vehicle.
Money spent:
Oil Change:
$30.00
Coffee:
$1.00
Total: $31.00
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Oil Change instructions for Men :
1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, use your debit card for $50.00.
2) Stop by 7/11 and buy a case of beer, (debit $20), drive home.
3) Open a beer and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on you in process. Cuss.
12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms. Throw kitty litter on spilled oil.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and twist off.
16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter splashing oil everywhere from holes. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in trash can to avoid environmental penalties. Drink a beer.
17) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket surface.
18) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
19) Remember drain plug from step 11.
20) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
21) Drink beer.
22) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty litter on oil spill.
23) Get drain plug back in with only a minor spill. Drink beer.
24) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with oily rag used to clean drain plug. Slip with stupid crescent wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on frame removing any excess skin between knuckles and frame.
25) Begin cussing fit.
26) Throw stupid crescent wrench.
27) Cuss for additional 5 minutes because wrench hit bowling trophy..
28) Beer.
29) Clean up hands and bandage as required to stop blood flow.
30) Beer.
31) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.
32) Beer.
33) Lower car from jack stands.
34) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during any missed steps.
35) Beer.
36) Test drive car.
37) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
38) Car gets impounded.
39) Call loving wife, make bail.
40) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.
Money spent:
Parts: $50.00
DUI: $2500.00
Impound fee: $75.00
Bail: $1500.00
Beer: $20..00
Total: $4,145.00
But you know the job was done right!
SEND THIS TO WOMEN WHO NEED A LAUGH......
AND TO ANY MEN YOU THINK CAN HANDLE IT...
1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change.
2) Drink beer.
3) 15 minutes later, write a check and leave, driving a properly maintained vehicle.
Money spent:
Oil Change:
$30.00
Coffee:
$1.00
Total: $31.00
==========
Oil Change instructions for Men :
1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a scented tree, use your debit card for $50.00.
2) Stop by 7/11 and buy a case of beer, (debit $20), drive home.
3) Open a beer and drink it.
4) Jack car up. Spend 30 minutes looking for jack stands.
5) Find jack stands under kid's pedal car.
6) In frustration, open another beer and drink it.
7) Place drain pan under engine.
8) Look for 9/16 box end wrench.
9) Give up and use crescent wrench.
10) Unscrew drain plug.
11) Drop drain plug in pan of hot oil: splash hot oil on you in process. Cuss.
12) Crawl out from under car to wipe hot oil off of face and arms. Throw kitty litter on spilled oil.
13) Have another beer while watching oil drain.
14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench.
15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and twist off.
16) Crawl out from under car with dripping oil filter splashing oil everywhere from holes. Cleverly hide old oil filter among trash in trash can to avoid environmental penalties. Drink a beer.
17) Install new oil filter making sure to apply a thin coat of oil to gasket surface.
18) Dump first quart of fresh oil into engine.
19) Remember drain plug from step 11.
20) Hurry to find drain plug in drain pan.
21) Drink beer.
22) Discover that first quart of fresh oil is now on the floor. Throw kitty litter on oil spill.
23) Get drain plug back in with only a minor spill. Drink beer.
24) Crawl under car getting kitty litter into eyes. Wipe eyes with oily rag used to clean drain plug. Slip with stupid crescent wrench tightening drain plug and bang knuckles on frame removing any excess skin between knuckles and frame.
25) Begin cussing fit.
26) Throw stupid crescent wrench.
27) Cuss for additional 5 minutes because wrench hit bowling trophy..
28) Beer.
29) Clean up hands and bandage as required to stop blood flow.
30) Beer.
31) Dump in five fresh quarts of oil.
32) Beer.
33) Lower car from jack stands.
34) Move car back to apply more kitty litter to fresh oil spilled during any missed steps.
35) Beer.
36) Test drive car.
37) Get pulled over: arrested for driving under the influence.
38) Car gets impounded.
39) Call loving wife, make bail.
40) 12 hours later, get car from impound yard.
Money spent:
Parts: $50.00
DUI: $2500.00
Impound fee: $75.00
Bail: $1500.00
Beer: $20..00
Total: $4,145.00
But you know the job was done right!
SEND THIS TO WOMEN WHO NEED A LAUGH......
AND TO ANY MEN YOU THINK CAN HANDLE IT...