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Re: 500 mile service comparison/fuel gauge sending unit/bolt replacement



I was told my fuel guage will be fixed on Saturday. I will also let
everyone if it works. I was also told about the retorque of the bolts. I
too am confused. Anyone at Triumph care to reply?
			Robert

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> From: Charlie <onegudman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Triumph Page <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: 500 mile service comparison/fuel gauge sending unit/bolt
replacement
> Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 7:29 PM
> 
> Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:08:58 -0400
> From: "Ian Hallihan" <ian_hallihan@xxxxxx>
> Subject: ST update and 500 mile service..
> 
> Just received a call from my dealer in regards to my 500 mile
> "oil change/checkup " and the price tag was $201.00..
> They adjusted the throttle/clutch cable, added coolant, tire
> pressure etc etc..
> 
> The hourly rate is $57.00 and they said it took 2 1/2 hrs.
> I believe the oil was somewhere in the $40.00 range...wow...
> Is this the norm for the 500 checkup??  I was  just a little
> surprised.. Can I get a few comparisons from the group ??
> Maybe my expectations are a little off... Also, any insight as to
> future dealer visits would be appreciated..i.e.; 2000mi.......
> 
> Thanks all,
> Ian
> 99 Black ST(Luvin it)
> 75 Z1 Kawasaki(Seems very slow now...)
> 
> Hi Ian,
> 
> My 500 mile service cost $146.  Eightythree dollars of this (2.2
hours)was
> labor.  The oil alone was $45!  That Mobile 1 synthetic is expensive!
> However, I work for a petroleum distributor so will see what kind of
pricing
> I can get on this stuff.
> 
> My new fuel gauge sending unit will be installed this coming Tuesday
(13th)
> so will let everyone know if that fixes the wacky gauge/fuel light
problem.
> 
> My dealer says the engine bolts need checked and retorqued but not
> necessarily replaced???  I am confused on this issue.
> 
> 
> Charlie
> 
> 
> 
> 
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