just did it myself today and i have to say it was easier then a pig being happy in ****. i checked the clutch adjustment - it was fine, i checked the primary chain adjustment - it was fine acording to the manual with a 1/4 to 3/8 of play, changed the tranny and oil fluid which i didnt know was the same fluid good thing the parts guy helped me out, washed it took it for a ride rechecked the oil and i was done. spent 70 bucks in parts and saved over 200 bucks im labor. i bout a extra quart of oil by accident but its good to keep it around. im just happy i saved money and didnt get rapped. good thing the dealer was busy today because i was about to leave it.

 

Light House harley on LI, NY was $385 with tax...
2.8 hrs @107 per hr labor

 

I deal with two dealerships and both do the 1K gratis to be sure the bike checks out okay.

 

Was quoted 404.00 on the phone by American Eagle Harley in Corinth, Tx. Seems a little high !! Oh that's on a 2012 Electra Glide.

 

Still blows my mind that a Cage Dealership can change your oil, top off fluids and inspect the vehicle for under $30 in about 30 min. But motorcycle shops want several hundred to do similar plus maybe just a bit more stuff and take all day doing it..

Totally a supply/demand issue I guess.

Glad I decided to learn to do these basic maintenance items at least.

 

I agree with you there!

I work at a peterbilt dealer and we don't take even half a day to service the trucks

 

I realize this is an old thread but the 1000 mile service involves alot more than you mention. The critical fastner check is what takes the most time, and it involves R & R of alot of parts to check torque settings.

I did mine myself as well and it was probably close to 6 hours total, so I can see how the stealerships charge for 3 hours.

 

going to pick mine up in an hour or so. $329. includes synth oil. Las Vegas, Red Rock Harley

 

Was quoted $304 conventional oil and $335 syn oil

 

Alexandria Louisiana. $344.