Service Costs!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,864
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From: kansas city,mo
There are alot of guys who just want to ride it. Don't know how to work on em and don't want to. Thats fine, take it to the dealer. I am always suprised to see what a dealer charges for parts, service and merchandise. They don't feel bad about what they charge and I don't feel bad when they go out of business. I like to work on mine and it saves me money to boot. I am not a "real biker", just a middle aged guy who likes to ride and is willing to do most of his own work.
Last edited by BLKnCHRME09Deluxe; Jan 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 512
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From: Johnstown, PA
I am getting ready to order new wheels for my deuce. I am kicking around installing them myself w/ the help of my dad(who has had the wheels off his yami many times). Dealer quoted 70/hr and with a bolt on package they said it would take 30-45 min per wheel. I have the shop manual. Part of me says tAke it to the dealer, other part say do it myself. WhAt do you think?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,395
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From: Utah
I did the same thing just because I wanted to avoid any excuses if something broke later that was a manufacturing issue. They get a chance to look it over. No dealer service is required to keep your warranty valid, but you better keep good records when you do it yourself, just in case. The service records are in a national database so that there is a history on your bike, too. I suppose there is a cost involved in that.
It has been said many different times that the purpose of the design of our bikes is such that the dealer is guaranteed service income so that they don't have to charge a price for the bike that no one would pay.
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