Re: [ST] Re: st-digest V2001 #582

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 24 Sep 2001 TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx wrote:

> 
> In a message dated 9/22/01 10:01:23 PM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 
> << but the tune plus sync cost $360.  Even without syncing the throttle 
> bodies, it was estimated at $280.  Is it just me, or is that really expensive 
> for a tune that must occur every 6000 miles?  What have other people paid for 
> the 6k service?  (Again, they did a great job, the bike runs so much better 
> it was obvious riding away from the shop, but just wondering about what 
> normal pricing is for the regular maintenance...)  TNX... >>
> 
> My 12,000 mile check cost about $700 at Rocket Motorcycles in San Diego-they 
> said it took about 2 1/2 days to do (valve adjust, etc) Your price is a 
> bargain in comparison. Dave Collins, San Diego

Wow, mine cost about ~600, and included a new D205 rear (at MSRP I might
add). Although there are still some issues, with the new tune (series 12) the
bike does not seem to be as rev happy. Stalls occasionally, and still runs
rough at low power (ie. idleing along at 3500 RPM in 1st or 2nd)


Tom

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