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Old 06-25-2008, 04:13 PM   #6
Easy Rider
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaugdog
They tell you they do some fine tuning and other enigmatic "procedures". What I'm wondering, is if they just change the oil and charge you $200.
If they actually tell you that, find a different dealer.

$200 isn't bad ***IF*** they actually DO what they are supposed to do.
Oil and filter.
Check valves (they seldom actually need adjustment)
Lube cables
Check nuts and bolts.
The user's manual, service check list should spell it out pretty good.

Checking the valves is a little tricky but all the rest you COULD do yourself.
I always let the dealer do the first service, for piece of mind and warranty validation.
After that (unless it has a major problem), the dealer never sees it again. Mmmmm......not totally true 'cause I don't do my own tires or chains.
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