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Old 03-17-2022, 02:39 PM
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just curious, if you were to call your dealer today for a service appointment how long is the wait before they can see your bike ?
 
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Old 03-17-2022, 02:43 PM
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I don’t take mine to a dealer anymore, but spring’s coming depending on where you live and lead times will reflect it.
 
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My bikes are too old. They won't work on them anyway.
I collect what I need, then go out in the garage and do it myself.
The upside is, I've never had a complaint about the work that was done.
 
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When I've tried to set up 1k service for my RK (traded since) last year, I was told 8 weeks, so naturally, I decided screw that, did service myself, then 5K, then 1k again on my RG It ain't rocket science for just regular maintenance.
 
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Just took my son-in-law out to pick up his van from repair shop. They are booked until sometime the week after next. I would say that a 2-3 week lead time would be about normal. Remember spring has sprung and shops are getting busy. Let us know how long you have to wait.
 
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Originally Posted by ChocolateCake
just curious, if you were to call your dealer today for a service appointment how long is the wait before they can see your bike ?
I called Wolverine HD in Mt. Clemens MI last Wednesday. I needed my front end taken apart for some maintenance and while we were at it, I had them upgrade the front suspension with some Legend's stuff.

Dropped it off the following Monday. Picked it up the next day.

I am one of the rare birds here who doesn't have a 'stealership'....good guys where I go...kind of expensive, but they back it up.
 
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I need to get my brake fluid flushed. Called my dealer on Tuesday, they are taking my bike in Saturday.
 
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It depends on what I need done and if they have the parts in stock to do the work. These days parts are the key to getting an appointment.
 
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just curious, if you were to call your dealer today for a service appointment how long is the wait before they can see your bike ?
Wouldn't that kind of depend on the dealer and how busy they were?
 
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Wouldn't that kind of depend on the dealer and how busy they were?

I'm sure it does. Just wanted to get a feel for what goes on at the Harley Dealership.
 


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