1k Service
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Great State of Texas
The dealer where I bought my bike wanted $400, another dealer in the area did it for $300. If it were not for the Stage 1 purchased initially and the mapping being installed at the 1k mark I would have done it myself.
Invest in a service manual and do it yourself.
Invest in a service manual and do it yourself.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: SE Michigan
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Its not about how much time it actually takes, its about "bench time", a standard set time for each service. Bench time for this service is 3 hours. They charge that no matter how long it takes, so the name of the game for the tech is to get it done as quickly as possible. I've often been called 1 hour after I dropped it of, but guess what: charged for 3 hours.
That said, $621 does seem excessive. Sacramento, CA is an expensive place to do business, not sure what their bench rate is, but if its $150, 3 hours is $450 and with supplies and tax, its probably not far off.
I live in Michigan and I believe I paid $425, bench rate around here is $110, I think
Does not compute. The time to drop all of the fluids and replace them, change oil filter, then check the torque on every bolt on the bike and the electrical functions would take all of 2 hours max. @ $125 p/hr that's $250 plus $100 in parts. $621 is a fleecing at its finest.
That said, $621 does seem excessive. Sacramento, CA is an expensive place to do business, not sure what their bench rate is, but if its $150, 3 hours is $450 and with supplies and tax, its probably not far off.
I live in Michigan and I believe I paid $425, bench rate around here is $110, I think
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 801
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From: NoVa
Yeah that's pretty high, I was quoted $380 from one dealer with synthetic in all holes and $580 at another. Crazy how there is no consistency throughout dealers set by the company, just charge what they want and see what idiots bite I guess.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: ohio
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: FL
ANY good independent shop can do your first service. We service all kinds at ours to include a lot of first service Harley owners. Our standard charge is $117 plus materials. We have the tools to activate your ABS when flushing and even check your infotainment for current updates, the only thing we can't do is update your ECM if HD has updated their flash. Honestly, that is probably the only upper hand the dealership has over anyone and that's only if your bike is completely stock.