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Re: [ST] 12k Service...



Hey Gulp,

Yeah that's about what the 12K runs, $600-800, IIRC.
Now you're good for another 12K, go get 'em.
It's not that bad (you ever owned a Ducati?)

Zolton: Thanks for posting that KTM/Audi. HOLY COW!!!! I must figure 
a way to acquire one of those things;-)

John Petrey

At 04:52 PM 2/21/2007, you wrote:
>So I had the dealer do the 12k service, and just got off the phone with
>them.  Valves checked out ok, needs new coolant, brake fluid, front pads
>are at 25%, back pads are fine.  The service guy tried to get me to
>replace the chain, but said the sprockets looked ok.  So everything
>sounds good...
>
>Total, with parts and labor (including flushing and replacing coolant
>and brake fluid):
>
>$885
>
>gulp
>
>What the hell cost that much?!?  I understand that shop labor rates are
>high, and the time for the service is 5 hrs.  But that doesn't even
>account for half of the bill!  I guess you can factor in the "black
>gold" and filter for another $75-80, but that still only puts you at
>$400!  I'ma hafta go have a talk with them boys and look over their
>mathematics, I think...
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