Does this sound right?
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Does this sound right?
I got an estimate of $400 labor for installing forward controls, chrome gear cover,trans sprocket cover,primary chain inspection cover, derby cover, inner&outer rocker boxes. I have a 07 883xl. I know it's alot of work but also alot of cash. Does $400 sound fair?
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RE: Does this sound right?
Dealers I have dealt with around here (central PA) charged a labor rate of $54 an hour, which would mean they are saying all of that is 8 hours of work.
Or they are charging more than that per hour, either way sounds high to me.
Or they are charging more than that per hour, either way sounds high to me.
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RE: Does this sound right?
He said : "that's a day job".. My father in-law owns a transmission shop and has worked on bikes in the past and he doesn't want to touch it. LOL. I think the dealer may be making up for me not buying the parts from him.. I have drag bars and v&h exhaust on the way, I will be doing them myself. The rocker boxes is what kept me from trying to do it myself.
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RE: Does this sound right?
It's all easy stuff! Do you have a service manual? you also have a hell of a support group here! I don't trust the monkey's at the dealerships at all!!!!!
Have confidence in yourself, you also get to ride with pride when you do it yourself!
Good luck whatever you do!
Have confidence in yourself, you also get to ride with pride when you do it yourself!
Good luck whatever you do!