Bob Denman
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ridiculous maintenance charges
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rcturner
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Service is expensive. However, if you figure out the real cost to the dealer with a real service facility, trained mechanics, service management, accounting, etc, I am guessing that $100 per hour is a bit of a deal. It costs a good dealer a lot of money to have someone available with the parts to do the job and a place to do it when you want it done. If you want to save some money, learn how to do the simple things yourself. I do oil and filter myself and my dealer does everything else. We are both happy with that arrangement.
ARtraveler
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Have to agree, it does cost bucks to provide a sales, service, and parts department. Lots of overhead going on there to break even.
What is not mentioned is the fact that most :spyder2: service seem to outcost other vehicles by a lot--unless your driving a caddy, bmw, or similar.
I had my break-in service on the Vulcan last week and it was fully a hundred dollars less than the same service done to the :ani29:.
And most of the time now, we are not seeing certified :f_spider: mechanics either.
The same dealer sells and services both brands here.
What is not mentioned is the fact that most :spyder2: service seem to outcost other vehicles by a lot--unless your driving a caddy, bmw, or similar.
I had my break-in service on the Vulcan last week and it was fully a hundred dollars less than the same service done to the :ani29:.
And most of the time now, we are not seeing certified :f_spider: mechanics either.
The same dealer sells and services both brands here.
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Motorcycledave
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hey Bob mine won't get out of bed for $65 an hour, try $125 out here
QUOTE=Bob Denman;1275880]:yes: Mine charges $65.00 per hour... :yes:[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=Bob Denman;1275880]:yes: Mine charges $65.00 per hour... :yes:[/QUOTE]
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youngers
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what did you do ?
hey dave haven`t seen any reply , what did you end up doing ? { if you do take it too a dealer , take the plastic off your self , that cuts down in the price , by hours }
hey dave haven`t seen any reply , what did you end up doing ? { if you do take it too a dealer , take the plastic off your self , that cuts down in the price , by hours }
rcturner
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My Honda Goldwings cost almost nothing to maintain. My Harley could easily cost as much or more than the Spyders. The brand and design are key in this conversation.
mcalva
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Problem here is not only the charges but the dealers too.
When they work on your spyder you can see they have no idea about it.
Sometimes I had have to explain to the mechanic the way to dissasemble some parts.:shocked:
I had an oil change and they fill too much the reservoir so I had to return to the service in order to make the oil level
again cause Spyder lost oil. :yikes: Is not normal the dealer doesn't know make the oil level of the vehicles they sell.
So as here there are not other mechanichs where I could try I pay the charges expensive and the service is not very good.
I will try to learning as much as possible and only will visit the dealer when with my means and my knowledge doesn't reach
the answer.
When they work on your spyder you can see they have no idea about it.
Sometimes I had have to explain to the mechanic the way to dissasemble some parts.:shocked:
I had an oil change and they fill too much the reservoir so I had to return to the service in order to make the oil level
again cause Spyder lost oil. :yikes: Is not normal the dealer doesn't know make the oil level of the vehicles they sell.
So as here there are not other mechanichs where I could try I pay the charges expensive and the service is not very good.
I will try to learning as much as possible and only will visit the dealer when with my means and my knowledge doesn't reach
the answer.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
DEALERS & STEALERS
:agree: .....And will add that it's not UN-COMMON for your Spyder to get damaged and/or missing fasteners at the Stealership , and they will deny it was them ...... Mike :thumbup:
RinconRyder
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Just a thought......would it matter if you removed the tupperware before taking to the dealer?
BLUEKNIGHT911
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TUPPERWARE REMOVAL
.....Mike :thumbup:
They would be very, very happy if you did , However they are going to charge you the maintenance / repair rate according to the book price ...... and they will pocket the money difference and
.....Mike :thumbup:
RinconRyder
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They would be very, very happy if you did , However they are going to charge you the maintenance / repair rate according to the book price ...... and they will pocket the money difference and
Seems as if you could negotiate the labor rate. Perhaps some dealers would and others wouldn't but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
BLUEKNIGHT911
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CHARGES
No it doesn't hurt to ask ..... I'm just informing you what to expect :dontknow: ..... and why !!!! ..... Mike :thumbup:
RinconRyder
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I discovered long, long ago that I am worth the going labor rate if not more (because it is my bike so I am extra careful doing the work). I do all my own maintenance and have since the age of 14 (first bike license) - both road and dirt so I don't sweat the labor rate. As I get older it is more difficult to climb in and around the vehicle but I have the satisfaction of knowing more about it than someone who doesn't. It is an investment and has come in very handy when something unexpected happens out in the boonies.
BLUEKNIGHT911
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HONEST ANSWERS
RR , I think you missed the point of my answers .... I wasn't putting you down .... In the 3 yrs I have owned my RT I have only taken my Spyder in for WARRANTY WORK , I wrench my bike just like you... also read my post # 28 ...... Mike :thumbup:
rcturner
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This seems very odd. They should love the extra time it takes to remove the plastic. More time equals more money not a higher per hour rate.
Crisis
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Just did my oil change purchasing everything as always from Ron. $80.00.:yes:
Easy Rider
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Am I the only one who thinks THAT is pretty ridiculous too ?
What exactly costs $80 ??
3 quarts of oil and a filter ?????
jcthorne
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5 quarts of synthetic oil, filter, 5 o-rings, 2 crush washers.
Crisis
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2 filters. Oil and transmission
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