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Mar 24, 2007 | 07:23 PM

#31

Arizona

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It's easy and fun, just do it yourself for like $60 for 6 quarts of synthetic and a good filter and that's my Amsoil price.

Mar 24, 2007 | 08:35 PM

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markdt

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How often are u guys running synth changing your oil ? Seems awfull expensive to be dumping out every 5000 ...Mark..

Mar 24, 2007 | 08:44 PM

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voodoodrug

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Im gona run my bike dry and trade it in,,,who needs oil change/service?

Mar 24, 2007 | 09:26 PM

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choochoo

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It may be,
But I find it hard to believe that at the 1000 mile service, they are going
to check tread depth (other than eye ball it) check brake pads and rotors
(again other than by eyeball)
and unless you complained of some driveability issue hook up a scan tool.
Like I said it could be, but I doubt many do (dealers).
Other than the scan tool, I can go around my bike and do everything you mentioned
in 2 hours or less.
starting with the bike up on the jack. I am experienced, and I know my bike (01).
dealer gets my warranty and some insurance work, but all maintenance I do myself.
It's faster, less cash out of box and I know it's right.
but again just my .02

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ORIGINAL: Rhubarb

When I get my service done (yes I pay for it), I always stay and watch everything.
It takes an experienced guy about 2 hours to do the work, plus about 15 minutes for a test ride, and 30 minutes to wash it.

They do a lot more than has been mentioned.
Even just checking stuff takes time.
Tread depth, tire pressure, tire condition on lift, brake pad thickness, rotor thickness and condition, check and adjust spokes if needed, belt deflection, brake fluid levels, electical system, clean battery terminals, check whatever they check (I assume engine codes) with a scan tool, fallaway, lube steering head, clean and lube kickstand spring, clean throttle body, wash/dry/oil my K&N filter, clean any dripped oil from frame, of course all 3 oils, filter, and on and on...

You guys getting done in an hour or so are doing 'service lite' on your bikes. I would to, and it's one of the reasons I pay someone to do a complete and thorough maintenance.

Does it need it all? Probably not, but I'd rather not find out at 80mph that my kickstand spring just fell off or I had loose spokes, or whatever...

Mar 24, 2007 | 11:28 PM

#35

mariner227

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Had mine done at dealer for under 250$ with syn3.

Mar 25, 2007 | 01:14 AM

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grooveman

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Mar 25, 2007 | 08:16 AM

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dog155

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WHAT! is right,looks to me like you should be doing your 1000 miile service.

Mar 25, 2007 | 11:59 AM

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easyglider

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From: Logan, Ohio

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Did mine for the first time(20,000 mi.) .Tranny,primary,Engine,Plugs ,filters NEW jack for $220 .Oh did I mention the 5 quarts of amsoil I have left over.