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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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How much do you pay for full service? I know a lot of us do our own work here but you probably know what it would cost if you didn't or what someone you ride with who doesn't do their own work pays for "full service." Here's what a full service is to me.
1. Engine Oil (you can list your oil type in your response but we'll say HD 360 here)
2. HD oil filter (we'll say chrome twin cam)
3. Primary oil (we'll say HD Formula+)
4. Transmission Oil (we'll say Bel-Ray Gear Saver)
5. Clean A/C if needed
6. Tighten secondary belt (if needed)
7. Tighten primary chain (if needed)
8. Lubricate cables (if needed)
9. Check tire pressures (add if needed)
10. Check brake pads (install new ones if needed at cost of pads only)
11. Change spark plugs (if needed at cost of new plugs only)
12. Check tread depth
13. Adjust Clutch (if needed)
14. Grease all fittings

If you didn't or don't do your own work, what is a fair price for this service? If a different oil type is used than the ones listed, what kind does your dealer or Indy use and what are the costs? Just trying to get a feel for what is considered a reasonable price for this type of service. Thanks in advance.
 

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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300 dollars for 5000mi. service at my local stealer.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Full Service to me is a "happy ending"!

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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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almost $500 here in NY/NJ area.. for 20,000 on big twin
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Full Service to me is a "happy ending"!

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I said full service, not full cervix.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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Sorry, I truly believe that the only way to get "Full Service" is to do it myself, too easy for a lazy tech to just check off the check list without actually inspecting.
What about checking critical fasteners? Brake fluid (check or flush), inspect for leaks, including forks and shocks, change fork oil? Load test battery? Check lights and horn?

Some of the items on your list should be done regularly (tire pressure, at least a visual on tread depth and brake pads).
I'm guessing dealer charge for the items you listed is probably $300. My cost about $50 + about $50 worth of tools that should last my lifetime.
 
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Old May 20, 2019 | 07:52 AM
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Just had one done So. Jersey - cant do the work since my back surgery - $391.00.
 
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Old May 20, 2019 | 09:57 AM
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$600 bux up here at the dealers and that doesn't include tightening the primary chain as the primary cover has to be removed. You can kind of check the tightness with a skinny screw driver through the derby cover. They are auto tensioners now anyway unless you are like me and have changed to a manual adjuster. Doing it myself with 3.5 quarts of 20W50 Dino oil, 2 quarts of Formula Plus a filter and a set of plugs is roughly $120. But I have all the tools. And I know its done right. I also include checking the steering head bearing but I guess that could be included in "critical fasteners".
 
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Old May 20, 2019 | 11:34 AM
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EDITED: Looked at your list again.

I just had a service done in Salem Oregon for the 15,000 mile using Syn3. For just the service was $289.51

To have the rear brakes done and a brake fluid flush was another $120.90.

So total out the door was $420.67 and they wanted to do tires on top of that.

Reasoning was I had prepaid the service to 15k thru another dealer. I wanted to get that money back I had to use a dealer to get the service completed. I will go back to doing my own after this oil change and the 1k in the Sporty.
 

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Old May 20, 2019 | 11:41 AM
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Resurrection of an 8 year old thread guys.
 
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