Texmac1011
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I took my wife's 08 SM5 in for a front end alignment (just got new front tires) and had them change the clutch fluid and coolant while it was there. We dropped it off on Thursday evening and it was ready to go Saturday evening. On top of the quick turn around, we got out the door for $430. I didn't know what the cost was going to be, but I would have bet money it was going to be way more than that (labor is $110/hr). Although I couldn't really tell, other than the tire wear, the front end was way out of alignment.
On a side note, on the way to the dealer for the drop off, the front end started shaking so much at 50mph that the bike went into limp mode. At first they said it was the Ride-On :lecturef_smilie:. Apparently, when I told the tire guy to put 18psi in the front tires, he thought that meant 28psi. My dealer said that this pressure coupled with the bad alignment and rough road was the problem. All is well now.
On a side note, on the way to the dealer for the drop off, the front end started shaking so much at 50mph that the bike went into limp mode. At first they said it was the Ride-On :lecturef_smilie:. Apparently, when I told the tire guy to put 18psi in the front tires, he thought that meant 28psi. My dealer said that this pressure coupled with the bad alignment and rough road was the problem. All is well now.
