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my bike is almost past the 600 mile mark and I went in yesterday to make an appointment for service at a local dealership so I wouldn't void my extended warantee. I was shocked when the lady told me 360 plus parts. Is the 600 mile service really that expensive or did she just not know wtf she was talking about?
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Originally posted by AbeezieSoNeezie
fact: a yammie is a girls bike
fact: more that one girl rides yammies therefore yammies = a bunch of girls
fact: girls lie
therefore, the following equation is true.
girls = yammah
yammah = a bunch of liars
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I assume you're taking it back to the dealer u got it from right? A good portion of that price is most likely labor charges. I'd call back, ask for the service manager and ask him for sure what the labor rates are for his shop, and make sure he isnt going to do any more than what the scheduled maint. requires for your warranty.
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WOW!! I was told by a local shop owner that a full front-back tune up and service was like $60. Plus fluids like oil and brake fluid...$360 sounds outrageous.
This was a price for my 15k mile tune up.. 
I wouldn't be so paranoid... if everyone wasn't out to get me.Comment
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no actually the dealership I bought it from is in San Jose, which is about a 45 minute drive from my house. I'm going to call them and see what they charge for 600 mile service.Originally posted by AbeezieSoNeezie
fact: a yammie is a girls bike
fact: more that one girl rides yammies therefore yammies = a bunch of girls
fact: girls lie
therefore, the following equation is true.
girls = yammah
yammah = a bunch of liars
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well I just called the place I bought my bike from and they were actually charging more. Apparently the 600 mile service is really that much.Originally posted by AbeezieSoNeezie
fact: a yammie is a girls bike
fact: more that one girl rides yammies therefore yammies = a bunch of girls
fact: girls lie
therefore, the following equation is true.
girls = yammah
yammah = a bunch of liars
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i feel yah bro. i paid 1200 for a 4 visit service. i chose that because i didnt wanna void my warranty either. it is about that much for the service.
BTW my bike is also brand newComment
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Originally posted by Phoenix_Rising
I dont remember my buddies 600 mile service being anywhere near that much for his suzuki.. Im thinking it was more like 150.00 or so. How much are labor rates out in your area?
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Our 1000km or your 600 mile service is about the same price here in Ontario. They need to pull the plastic, adjust the valves, oil change and so on. I was told by the salesman to expect that before I even purchased the bike new. The 1000km is mandatory or your warranty will be void.
SteveComment
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Thats about what I paid in South Florida when I got mine done. It's mostly the labor, other than oil and a filter there aren't any parts to speak of. SucksComment
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thanks alot guys. you made me quite sure that I will never purchase a new bike. aside from tires, my bike cost me less than $100 a year to maintain..if that. my 92 was the same for 11 years. oil change, tires, brake pads and chain every 2-3 years....regular maintenance stuff...when I felt like it. it lasted 11 years and over 120k miles. new bikes sound pretty damn expensive to keep the warranty valid, and I kinda think it is a scam. what does this extended warranty give you? it better be everything and not just the motor....cuz there is very little chance the motor will go on you unless you let it run dry on oil or beat the crap outta it. 2 services a year? 3?
$700-1k a year just to maintain a bike??
Sounds like a bad deal to me.I don't have a short temper. I just have a quick reaction to bullshit.
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Hi, over here in europe we ask the dealer if we can deliver the bike naked. That saves a lot off labor costs.
I have no prices from here becose i'm riding an older type and do the servicing by my self, saving lots off money, but also no warranty
For mounting a tyre they ask aprox. 15 euro including balancing? balance? with a new tubeless ventil? when i deliver the wheel.
Im sorry but my english is not so good
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I think it's the valve adjustment that does it, it really drives up the price.
Buy a service manual, bite the bullet for the first few services to not void the warranty. It's only a one year Warranty anyway(at least up here) .
Then learn to do your own work.
Hey mojoe how may kms are you getting from a chain on average?Originally posted by MojoeKyleComment
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I paid $165.CAN for my first scheduled service and it took them about 1hr15min. They couldn`t drop the oil pan when I requested it because I need to give them time to order the oil pan gasket (they keep none in stock
) That will be done on the next service which will definately drive the rate up. They`re hourly rate is $90hr.
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Both our bikes were at the dealer for that first inspection
TOTAL = $735.00 (4.5 hours at 85$ each bike)
including taxes (15%).... of course canadian monky moneyGuylaine
Try and keep up now
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The 600 mile service is basically the same as the 7.5k service except for spark plugs, and should be billed at 3.4 hours of labor "by the book" (the official Suzuki labor guide for billable time).
Typical 600 Mile Service invoice:
1 Each Oil Filter: $10 - $15
4 Qts Oil: $15 - $50 (depending on type/brand used -- bulk house brand is usually $16, top-shelf/your-call is around $40 - $50)
3.4 hrs labor at shop rate (let's call it a typical $75/per): $255.00
Sales taxes on above (varies by location, and whether it includes labor)
Possible oil disposal fees (none to $16, varies by location)
calculate your own total...
Obviously, if your hour rate at that shop is higher than $75/hr, I'd expect it to cost more.
Cheers,
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