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May 9, 2011 | 06:27 AM

#11

dmftoy1

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From: Lexington, IL

FWIW - our local dealer is $85 and the best local Indy is $45.

Have a good one,
Dave

May 9, 2011 | 07:29 AM

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big cahuna

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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey

My local dealer used to charge $95 an hour. But since the economy went south, and they had to close up,now he doesn't charge anything.,,

May 9, 2011 | 08:40 PM

#13

SeniorChief56

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From: Ramona, Ca

San Diego.just another thing that costs more than elsewhere, SunShine tax?

May 9, 2011 | 08:54 PM

#14

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Originally Posted by SeniorChief56

San Diego.just another thing that costs more than elsewhere, SunShine tax?

Ain't that the friggin truth! Love it down there but it was too expensive.

May 9, 2011 | 09:00 PM

#15

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

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Originally Posted by SeniorChief56

Here in San Diego at the deaker,,,,$88/hr...local Indy $85/hr but they can do an 8 hr job in 5.5 hrs. Can you beat that?

but is he working off of flat rate? if so, doesn't matter if he does the job in 4 hrs or 40 hrs, he is still getting the same amount for labor.

i haven't had to pay labor here, but i think it's in the neighborhood of $85.00 hr.

May 9, 2011 | 11:02 PM

#16

lh4x4

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From: Illinois

The closest dealer to me is at a $55/hr labor rate. still do my own work. I never made $55/hr in my life. So, when I do my own work, I am making the best money ever.

May 9, 2011 | 11:05 PM

#17

Kowan

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From: So California

Quote:

Originally Posted by lh4x4

The closest dealer to me is at a $55/hr labor rate. still do my own work. I never made $55/hr in my life. So, when I do my own work, I am making the best money ever.

I like how you think.

May 10, 2011 | 12:13 PM

#18

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Dealer near here (5) of them, between $75-85.. Local Indy is $60.

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May 10, 2011 | 01:44 PM

#19

1flhtk4me

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From: Billings,Mt.

Last time I checked,two dealers near me were charging $105

May 10, 2011 | 01:49 PM

#20

vhrock

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Other Sheep

If it's for doing your apes you might consider doing the job yourself. My son printed out all of the info he needed from this site to do the apes on his 07 Wide Glide. I'll talk to him tomorrow and see if he'll go with me up to Ramona on sat afternoon to give any help you might need. He put his in the garage and with little assistance from me and taking his time he did the job in about 8 hours. Let me know.

I think the local Jax, FL stealership's rates are around $90. I'm basing this on a small repair I thought would be warranty but wasn't and they charged me 1/2 hour labor... seemed easier just to let 'em do it while it was already there.

Furthermore, a buddy of mine and myself did my 16" apes in a day. If you're somewhat familiar with the work involved and have a modest toolset, one can do it by yourself and save a few hundo in labor. Parts are expensive enough!