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General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: RAD on April 18, 2015, 03:16:52 PM
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I have a 2005 RK Custom that I purchased in Nov 2011 with 3500 miles and I usually to my own 5K Oil changes but at the 20K mark I decided to take it to the dealership and get it looked over by someone that knows what they were doing. I am OK with basic but I’m no mechanic.
Turns out I had some serious issues going on.
Original work I wanted:
20K service: $311.92, not too bad for what they are doing.
New hand grips $90 – Installed for $20, an easy job but for $20 let them do the work
Dealer found I was missing Anti-Rattle Clutch Clip - $3 for the clip installed for free.
Front Tire - $175 installed for free since I was doing the service.
Brake Flush – Bikes 10 years old and I bet it has never been done - $83
Total original work I wanted done around $700, not a small sum but I think it was time to show the bike some love.
Now I get the call. Jack from the HD dealership. We have some issues, he starts going over what they found and I will admit at first I was thinking what we all start thinking, really? Are they trying to take me? But as we start talking he goes over everything then he says, look I know this is a lot of money, you need to talk with your wife and I want you guys to come done so I can show you everything before you make any decisions.
So, I call my wife and asked if she could get off work early and after I told her what was going on she said you bet.
This what he shows us:
Rear Brakes and Break Rotor. I just had the rear tire and breaks replaced about a year ago (at a different place) and the brakes were worn down almost to the metal and the rotor is pitted and warped. $275
Primary Leak. He also showed us where the leaks were coming from. $438
Rocker Box Leak. Again, he took the time and showed us where the leeks were. $250
Throttle/Idle Cables. They pulled them to lube them and man, were they fraying. $221.
Now total is around 2K but what are you going to do? My wife said it was worth it because she knows I love to ride and she was more concerned about safety and the longevity of the bike.
Just wanted to share.
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Ray, that is well worth the money, considering you get a lot of pleasure out of that bike. That alone makes it worth it. But, throw in the fact that your safety is priceless, it's even more worth the money spent!
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Harley's hold and even gain in value as time goes on so IMHO it is a good investment.
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You forgot to add in the (not inconsiderable) cost of the "official gear" (t-shirts, etc.) you'll have to buy to pass the time while waiting for the service. It's all part of the HD ownership obligation/mystique. Them folks ain't stupid. Expensive, but not stupid.
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RAD you know as well as anyone, if you're going to ride and live long, you gotta be safe! That money for repairs is a good investment on your life and Mrs RAD's life too! 8)
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Yep owned a few bikes and yes they are not cheap to keep up. But safety is and always will be the number one for spending time and money on a bike
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Thanks everyone and yes it wasn't a happy decision but an easy one. After seeing everything we told him to start the work. I should have it back sometime this week. That $$$ could have gone for a couple of nice grills ::)
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On the bright side......at least you didn't have to buy wiper blades ;D
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On the bright side......at least you didn't have to buy wiper blades ;D
Wiper blades.... Maybe not, but extra tooth paste to clean the bugs out from grinning to much as he rides down the road, yes! :D