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[06 Blk Crimson]

just wondering

[FR8TRN]

Didn't, got it as a special for buying the bike during an open house they were having, technically they probably screwed me for it somewhere, but for the CVO I was in a shopping around mood so I just wrote a check and took the bike (after the 6sp and bluetooth were installed).

[jeffj]

Mine was thrown in for buying some extra goodies, love to negotiate

[GC_Super]

My estimated costs:

service manual                  $50
4 quarts Redline 20/50          28
1 qt MTL                             8
1 qt of Heavy Shockproof       8
Oil filter                             10
Couple hrs of my time            0

Knowing it was done right
by me and not some greasy
kid just learning,                priceless

Now if I can negotiate a resonable price from the dealer, I might let them do it, but I won't pay $400 or more for something so simple, plus it's about a two hour round trip thru some bad (Dallas) traffic, so it's just much eaiser for me do it, plus I enjoy it.  

[Rebel]

Hey 06BK- mine hasn't been done yet, I'm only at 501 miles- but it's gonna be free- I negotiated the no cost service along with a few other goodies when I bought the bike.
Later-
The "Rebel"

[grc]

My estimated costs:

service manual                  $50
4 quarts Redline 20/50          28
1 qt MTL                             8
1 qt of Heavy Shockproof       8
Oil filter                             10
Couple hrs of my time            0

[highlight]Knowing it was done right
by me and not some greasy
kid just learning,                priceless[/highlight]

Now if I can negotiate a resonable price from the dealer, I might let them do it, but I won't pay $400 or more for something so simple, plus it's about a two hour round trip thru some bad (Dallas) traffic, so it's just much eaiser for me do it, plus I enjoy it.  

Right on!  I've been burned by two different dealerships on my last two bikes on the 1k service.  Both "intimated" that I would have warranty problems if I didn't have them do the first service, and the service was included in the deal on the SEEG.  Both times I had to redo the service myself, because the dealership had done some things wrong and failed to do other things entirely.  I also prefer to do it myself, to make sure it's done right and because I enjoy turning wrenches.

BTW - no matter what any dealer may tell you, as long as you keep receipts and records, they cannot refuse warranty service because you do your own maintenance.

Jerry

[06 Blk Crimson]

JUst got the call, total bill for 1000 service, 249.00 dam I should have done it myself...  

[jeffj]

JUst got the call, total bill for 1000 service, 249.00 dam I should have done it myself...  

You know what HD stands for?

It use to stand for $100.00  Hundred Dollars
Now just like the upcoming 2006 Postage Stamp of .39cents (geez I am old I remember .13cents)

With Inflation HD now stands for Several Hundred Dollars

Start putting some extra Bucks back as that 10,000 miles service is a few car payments

jeffj

[jeffj]

I was out at the local HD dealership today and looked on their menu price board

1,000 Service        $226.00

Additional Charge $19.95 for Screamin' Eagle® SYN3® Synthetic Motorcycle Lubricant

[GC_Super]

So Jeff, what did you buy today?  LOL   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[jeffj]

So Jeff, what did you buy today?  LOL   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

LOL, I was a good boy

I bought my gf's daughter a really kewl Harley Top
(her b-day is on Thanksgiving Day and I am eating at gf's house on Turkey Day)
Also one of those flash lights you shake to make light up, figured I would put it in saddlebag.

All in all got out of there for less than $70 bucks

Saving as HD dealer is having a balloon pop next weekend
I heard there will be one 50% Off balloon in the bunch