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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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I have a 2009 Crossbones and was wondering what is a reasonable cost for labor to install the following.

1. V&H shortshots staggered
2. Arlen Ness stage 2 big sucker
3. power commander 5 already mapped.

I'm getting a different quote everytime I call in to a HD dealer. Even the same dealer is giving me a different number on a different day. I'm just curious what is a reasonable cost.

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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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The cost is usually based on the projected labor times estimated time to complete the job. Most car dealers and in my exeperience HD dealers use a book that gives industry standards for doing a job. So, ask the dealer what the labor rate is and the estimated time to do the job.

That should help you compare qoutes.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Also depends on where your located... i know around DC here it's 90$ an hour for the labor and if you head up to PA it's 45$ an hour.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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save your money and do it yourself all 3 are real easy to install,shouldnt be more than 2 hr labor at a shop
 
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Originally Posted by RHillbilly
save your money and do it yourself all 3 are real easy to install,shouldnt be more than 2 hr labor at a shop
+1

These 3 things are definitely "do it yourself".
 
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Do it your self.

You can do the big sucker in 20 min.

The pipes in 1 hr.

The power commander in 45 min or less.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Do it yourself or find an independent shop. This is s a simple install.

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I think I can do it all.....I'm just worried about the powercommander install and where to put it.
 
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Originally Posted by wlbowers
Do it your self.

You can do the big sucker in 20 min.

The pipes in 1 hr.

The power commander in 45 min or less.
+2 But buy a service manual and a lift with the money you save.
 
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