Dealership or Indy?
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Dealership or Indy?
I am trying to decide on using the dealership or and indy for my 103 install
I am considering the dealer only because of my warranty
I went and met with the guy @ the Indy shop today and he sat and talked with me for about an hour about what kind of riding I do what I expect and what my budget would be
He quoted me for a 103 kit stg 2
S&S gear driven cams
SE pushrods
Stock heads will be machined
for 3k
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Sound like a good deal?
And they would warranty the engine for 1 year unlimited mileage
I am considering the dealer only because of my warranty
I went and met with the guy @ the Indy shop today and he sat and talked with me for about an hour about what kind of riding I do what I expect and what my budget would be
He quoted me for a 103 kit stg 2
S&S gear driven cams
SE pushrods
Stock heads will be machined
for 3k
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Sound like a good deal?
And they would warranty the engine for 1 year unlimited mileage
Road Master
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From: Winston Salen, NC
Thats a call only you can make.
I chose to let a dealer due my work because I met and talked with the lead mechanic when I bought my first bike. Long story short was that I felt good with him and decided at that point that he would be the only one that would work on my bikes. (unless I decide to hone my skills which I am considering but not quite there yet) I actualy trust my local shop to the fullest. Although I do not believe that they are all good.
As far as the build goes... If you feel good with the build and have decided to put your trust in the indy then go for it. I have more than that in my build but at the end of the day I love my results and when I am riding down the road I have never said, damn I paid too much for that. I do not believe that how much you pay dictates the results. But that goes both ways too. Cheap can be good and expensive can be crap. Just depends.
As for warranty... Make your own call and hope you never have to deal with it.
By the way, I am no expert... just my .02.
I chose to let a dealer due my work because I met and talked with the lead mechanic when I bought my first bike. Long story short was that I felt good with him and decided at that point that he would be the only one that would work on my bikes. (unless I decide to hone my skills which I am considering but not quite there yet) I actualy trust my local shop to the fullest. Although I do not believe that they are all good.
As far as the build goes... If you feel good with the build and have decided to put your trust in the indy then go for it. I have more than that in my build but at the end of the day I love my results and when I am riding down the road I have never said, damn I paid too much for that. I do not believe that how much you pay dictates the results. But that goes both ways too. Cheap can be good and expensive can be crap. Just depends.
As for warranty... Make your own call and hope you never have to deal with it.
By the way, I am no expert... just my .02.
Last edited by monkish; Dec 16, 2008 at 08:55 PM.
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That sounds like a good price to me.I paid 36 for my 98" on my 05 88".I wouldn't trust my dealer to change a light bulb.My Indy has a good rep. in the area and stands behind his work.My Indy is also a certified HD machanic,so my extended warrenty is still good.Good luck in who you choose.You'll enjoy the build.WARNING! The smile will only last about two weeks.
Road Warrior
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From: Bucks County PA
Same issue when my bike was months old. I had the dealer do some work and they were good, but terribly slow and the tune was awful. Found a local guy who tuned it really well and he has done the builds for me. I maintain a good relationship with the dealer, but I feel like the Indy really cares about me and my bike. It was a little nerve rattling thinking about the warranty, but for the same price as a 103 I got a 107 with top top quality heads and materials.
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Ask the Indy for referrals--owners that had the same build done on their bikes and talk to them about their experience with it. You really don't provide much information about the build other than the c.i. What cam, what CR, what pistons, etc. Unless you know what this build will do reliably, it's pretty hard to say whether it's a good deal or not.
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Depends on the indy,Harley will back up their work or can be made to,will the indy.Warranty concerns would be first on my mind,second would be if they use aftermarket parts,could be a bear down the line to have work done to it out on the road.
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From: Southeast, TN
Have you discussed with the HD dealer and also got a quote
from them? I have noticed a lot of specials around here because
in my opinion they are trying to keep their mechanics busy.
Just wondering if your dealer would be the same.
Some money coming in that they will be missing out on especially
the winter months and with the economy on the down slope may be
a consideration. Just a suggestion. Good luck on your decision.
from them? I have noticed a lot of specials around here because
in my opinion they are trying to keep their mechanics busy.
Just wondering if your dealer would be the same.
Some money coming in that they will be missing out on especially
the winter months and with the economy on the down slope may be
a consideration. Just a suggestion. Good luck on your decision.
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