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[Twolanerider]

I paid about $350.00 in 2008 for the 1k service on my 09. I only did it for warranty reasons.

So you were having some warranty repair done at the same time?  Otherwise there is no warranty obligation that is tied to any basic service "requirement."

[smkymtnboy]

Or, somewhere around $35K........depending on how you look at it.

or the t shirt @ 35k. they did discount 1500.00 off msrp. anyway you look at it its a lot of money for a oil change.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Wow!  You're the first guy to get his money's worth on this thread so far, Dave!  Smart thinking!  Sounds like you're going to score big time on that deal.

And it sounds to me like I got luck with my 1k price.  I'm going to check two local wrenches in the Mountain Home area, and then decide whether to do it myself or not from now on.

I did it the first time on my wife bike.  I work off shore so I'm gone 21 day and home 21.  Got the pre-paid so she would never wait on me.  She averages 25K or more miles a year.  Saw it worked out to reasonable money per service.  Decided I would get it for my bike, so days off I could be riding rather than servicing.

FLSTFI Dave, IMO, you ride enough miles to get close to getting your money's worth, although I find $122 for an oil & filter change too high, especially if we provide the oil (I use AMSOil and K&N filters).  For me, another drawback is that I would often need service while on the road...can't remember if dealer reimburses for service done elsewhere?

1.  they provide the oil, granted its sun 3.  But they do put belray in the trans for me, no extra charge.
2.  I know the tech that does my service and is a friend, I know he does the whole check list.
3.  Dealer works with me on service for trips.  Did my 15K  bit early as I was going on a 6K trip.
4.  Look at what is done in some of the more involved services like 10K and 20K.

To me its a great deal, I do not have to do anything.  Lots of times I drop my bike off on my way to the airport to fly out to work.  When I land, I pick up my bike, cleaned, serviced and ready to ride.

[AMEDD_SFC]

The end result is paying ~ $400 for a fluid change.

More accurately: ~ $400 for a fluid change and at worst piece of paper that says they checked everything on the list.  So if there is a problem, at least you have documentation that everything is done.

My buddy "saved" $140 by going to an Indy.  Brought bike over Saturday worried about an oil leak.  I put it up on the stand as I asked if he had anything done recently when he told me about his service.  Typical sloppy oil change with oil slopped from the oil filter covering the undercarriage.

Stress and worry - not to mention having to clean up the mess.  You get what you pay for.  And by the way I get a good bike wash with every service and can take mine by any time for a free wash because I "let" them perform the service.  Yes, that's "let" just like they say in the Thank You cards I get after every service along with loyalty points and occasional coupons.

So, it's just a matter of "you get what you pay for" and not all dealers are bad.

4 bones including tax with all three holes filled with Amsoil, Amsoil Gear and Redline.  I know all three don't need to be done, but that's how they make some more cash and it doesn't hurt with the extreme heat down here in Texas .

I've had  2 services so far this year - the $175 store bucks = $625 / 2 = $312

And seriously, if anyone in the 40k bike club is complaining about a few 100 bucks on a service, they are in the wrong club.  Not a flame, just an observation.  If one likes the satisfaction of doing the service himself and has the time then by all means have a blast. 

Speaking for myself alone, it is worth it to take my bike to the dealer for service.  Piece of mind and a few perks.

Kind Regards,

M

[RonandJanet]

More accurately: ~ $400 for a fluid change and at worst piece of paper that says they checked everything on the list.  So if there is a problem, at least you have documentation that everything is done.

My buddy "saved" $140 by going to an Indy.  Brought bike over Saturday worried about an oil leak.  I put it up on the stand as I asked if he had anything done recently when he told me about his service.  Typical sloppy oil change with oil slopped from the oil filter covering the undercarriage.

Stress and worry - not to mention having to clean up the mess.  You get what you pay for.  And by the way I get a good bike wash with every service and can take mine by any time for a free wash because I "let" them perform the service.  Yes, that's "let" just like they say in the Thank You cards I get after every service along with loyalty points and occasional coupons.

So, it's just a matter of "you get what you pay for" and not all dealers are bad.

4 bones including tax with all three holes filled with Amsoil, Amsoil Gear and Redline.  I know all three don't need to be done, but that's how they make some more cash and it doesn't hurt with the extreme heat down here in Texas .

I've had  2 services so far this year - the $175 store bucks = $625 / 2 = $312

And seriously, if anyone in the 40k bike club is complaining about a few 100 bucks on a service, they are in the wrong club.  Not a flame, just an observation.  If one likes the satisfaction of doing the service himself and has the time then by all means have a blast. 

Speaking for myself alone, it is worth it to take my bike to the dealer for service.  Piece of mind and a few perks.

Kind Regards,

M

You hit the nail on the head with the documentation part of the check list.  That was my point as well to avoid any issues with the dealer if it does come up. I know they can check it easy but they are saying it was good then.  I know they check the bike out real careful for scratches that you have to sign off on before they work on the bike. I hope they do as much diligence on the check off sheet. I have always said my dealer does their best to treat their customers good (at least by me they have). I know not all dealers or service departments are great but I am vey pleased with mine. I do most of the work myself but I always have the dealer do the 1K just to make sure no issues arise.   

[Rutland]

Just picked up my Limited today.
Had a leaking right side coolant issue and the radio speed volume fixed. Loaded it right in the trailer and headed to SD. So the test run will have to wait until Tuesday.
They also said they had a recall on the saddle bag connectors but I had already went with the screw knobs.
Cost me $264 after tax.
Algona, IA

[Streetglide1]

I believe mine was around 320.00 I do the services on my bike but the 1k I always have the dealer do it that way its in their system and no questions on if anything happens warranty wise not that there should be anyway.

then I wait another 1K and the Cat comes off with duel's installed a tuner kit and different bars. I have them do that also

 

[DICKW]

My dealer offers lifetime service when you buy a bike (in 2009) I paid $1,599 and that's all I have paid since my purchase. I trust my mechanic at the shop and wouldn't have it any other way.
Anyone who puts miles on the bike will break even at around 10k mile mark.

[kiro]

My dealer offers lifetime service when you buy a bike (in 2009) I paid $1,599 and that's all I have paid since my purchase.

The dealership, where I've purchased three new bikes, at one time offered free oil changes for as long as you owned the scoot and provided discounts at the time of purchase for accessories. Not any more - trying to get them to throw in even one free service or any perks to make the deal more attractive appears to be a thing of the past. I asked the service writer how they justified charging more than any area dealership I've ever talked to or read about for CVO interval services - he basically said he doesn't set prices or policy. Didn't make any friends with that question I'm afraid.

[ultrarider123]

To me its a great deal, I do not have to do anything.  Lots of times I drop my bike off on my way to the airport to fly out to work.  When I land, I pick up my bike, cleaned, serviced and ready to ride.

I believe that works great for you, Dave.  With you out and about on work, you don't have the time for the services.  You get home and ride the thing.  For folks in your situation, pre-paid is a great option.  Plus, you have the luxury of knowing the tech and folks in the service department....always helps.

In the theme of this thread, I normally pay $350 for the first service.
This time around, the new bike will get the 1,000 mile service and subsequent services from the owner (me).  The last time I had service completed at a dealership, the oil filter was too tight and I had some issues with removing the screws that were overly tightened on the primary inspection cover (all of this was discussed in another thread about removing overly tightened oil filters).  I did complain to the dealer and did receive compensation for the error.  However, I would rather get angry at something I had done than be really angry about paying for the same mistake at the dealership and me finding it later.

[Para Bellum]

2.  I know the tech that does my service and is a friend, I know he does the whole check list.
3.  Dealer works with me on service for trips.  Did my 15K  bit early as I was going on a 6K trip.
4.  Look at what is done in some of the more involved services like 10K and 20K.

To me its a great deal, I do not have to do anything.  Lots of times I drop my bike off on my way to the airport to fly out to work.  When I land, I pick up my bike, cleaned, serviced and ready to ride.

Dave, I'm glad you've found a system that works for you, and under the same conditions I would do likewise, especially if I was friends with the tech.  Unfortunately, I'm in the 99% who don't have it that good.

My buddy "saved" $140 by going to an Indy.  Brought bike over Saturday worried about an oil leak.  I put it up on the stand as I asked if he had anything done recently when he told me about his service.  Typical sloppy oil change with oil slopped from the oil filter covering the undercarriage.

So true.  Not all dealer techs do poor work, and not all indies do great work.  My comment was about the cost of dealer service for what you get, and that with 99% of us, the dealer justifies the ridiculous price with carrots and sticks like "checklists" and "trained" and "warranty."

[mark]

My dealer offers lifetime service when you buy a bike (in 2009) I paid $1,599 and that's all I have paid since my purchase. I trust my mechanic at the shop and wouldn't have it any other way.
Anyone who puts miles on the bike will break even at around 10k mile mark.

Is my math correct on breaking even by 10k:

Services at 1k, 5k, & 10k.  That's three services divided into $1599, which works out to $533 per service.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Is my math correct on breaking even by 10k:

Services at 1k, 5k, & 10k.  That's three services divided into $1599, which works out to $533 per service.

Seems to me, it would take more than 10K miles to break even. 

I also think it depends on what you feel a fair price for a service is.  Me, its around 225 average, as the 5, 15, 25K and such are less expensive than the 10, 20, 30K services.

[DICKW]

Is my math correct on breaking even by 10k:

Services at 1k, 5k, & 10k.  That's three services divided into $1599, which works out to $533 per service.

I have 48k on my scoot, I think I've come out ahead, even if it's 15k, most CVOer's pound the miles