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$35 Full synthetic oil change
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I do not have a Ryker yet but please tell me the dealerships are not charging 100.00 for oil changes/maintenance? What is all included with the oil change for dealerships to charge that amount?
I do not think it unusual for a dealer to charge over a hundred bucks for a lube change. I paid over a hundred on my Harley. Of course, it was three different oils, not just the engine oil and filter.
Since my Ryker is on warranty, I will pay for them to do the maintenance until the warranty expires. Then I will probably do the oil change myself. I do not want to give them a reason to suggest that any complaints I may have not being covered due to my tampering in some manner.
Since my Ryker is on warranty, I will pay for them to do the maintenance until the warranty expires. Then I will probably do the oil change myself. I do not want to give them a reason to suggest that any complaints I may have not being covered due to my tampering in some manner.
If the price is 100.00 or more just for an oil change on a Ryker I would assume most people would just change the oil them self for a fraction of that cost regardless if it is under warranty or not. The warranty should have little to no effect on changing the oil yourself on a Ryker. Now, if people are just paying these prices for there own piece of mind than to each there own but from a financial stand point that sounds crazy to me.
You have to understand a lot of people that own motorcycles or 3 wheeler's don't even own a screw driver and rely on dealerships for all maintenance.
I would assume that they check more than just the oil when they do the periodic maintenance. Even a Jiffy Lube checks the air filters and battery. I guess it all has to do with the owner's preference and ability. When I decide to start doing my own maintenance, I will purchase a Service Manual. I am not afraid to do my own small jobs on the bike, but I will let them check things out while it is on warranty. Of course, I prefer to ALSO double check them for my own peace of mind. When I removed my back wheel, I found the hub nut to come off way too easily. I doubt it was torqued close to 221lbs. No telling what else might have been put on it fast without checking.
I here you! I do most of not all maintenance on my bike.
I guess you could take it to Jiffy Lube and get a fast oil change for about $59 for synthetic. That's guesstimate of what it might cost now, considering I haven't paid anyone to do my oil change in about five years or so. Only because I was in a hurry to beginning a trip and didn't have time to do it myself. Do you know how much your dealer charges for an hour of labor? I bet you would be surprised. I doubt any dealer does an oil change for less than a hundred bucks, and that is being conservative. Can I say the word "conservative" on here?:yikes::roflblack:
I have not taken my Harley into any dealership in over 8yrs for any maintenance as I do it myself so I would have no ideal what they might charge. I guess the point I was trying to make is that I think many people would be surprised how simple they can do there own oil change for a fraction of the cost that a dealership would cost you. There are also videos that show you how to change the oil on a Ryker like this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulaczcXAQi4
It doesnt matter how simple an oil change could be, some people would not bother and frankly not worth it for some, watch bunch of you tube videos, go buy the oil, go take the old oil back to recycling centre,get down dirty and all that stuff. I personally change the oil myself even if it were to cost me same price at the dealer as i get joy in doing so. My point is that $100 is not much if you understand what goes into running a bike shop. Jiffy lube makes money in volume, 365 days a year. Most bike shops got only few months to make money and takes longer to change the oil on a spyder.
As I mentioned a few post back to each there own but I can tell you one person who would never pay that price...It's me! :roflblack:
That makes two of us but we are still a minority
I appreciate and applaud you! If you are ever in the Cleveland Ohio area let me know and drinks on me!:cheers:
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