Re: [ST] Prices

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Attention!  If you want to save $$$ on services then look in the owners 
manual.  Have the dealer do what's required BUT do the things you can 
yourself. Then give them an ala carte list of what you want them to do! As 
an example the 12K service includes the chain being checked and adjusted.. 
I think we can all agree that we can all do that our selves. The 12 K also 
includes lots of small things that should be checked, clutch cable 
adjustment, pad wear check, etc.. Also part of the 12k is an oil change.. 
that is something we can all do and would knock a good $75.00 off the 
tab... I like my dealer but I don't need a $60.00 an hour tech checking and 
adjusting my chain or clutch cable!  Anyway my 12K cost me a $395.00  had 
them replace the air filter, fuel filter, check valves (didn't need 
adjusting) replaced the plugs .. with NGK Platinum's,mount new tires I 
supplied, adjust the throttle bodies, set co and read out the any faults 
(none) and a few other items... just do it ala carte , unless you feel like 
paying BIG TIME :-)

Erik

PS: FWIW my 6k service cost $.00  cause all it really is, is an oil change



At 09:16 AM 6/18/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>James,
>
>What your dealer charged seems completely ridiculous! You only had a new
>tune, rear pads, and an air filter!?!
>
>The 6k service for my 01 ST cost $268 that's with new rear brake pads (mine
>were dead at 6.5K. I didn't see the pads, but let the dealer replace them),
>and the addition of a second horn next to the original.
>
>The tune is supposed to only take minutes to download and then MAYBE a 1/2
>hour to an hour of labor to set the CO. My dealer has loaded new tunes for
>free when the bike is acting up.
>
>I would go back to the dealer or to Triumph and demand my money back.
>
>Jeff
>
>
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