I cant believe how some dealerships try to *** rape people, i called 2 different honda certified dealerships today and was floored at the difference in cost, they are about 20 miles apart and about $50 different.. The first one i called wants $150 + parts the other said $96 out the door.. They were both listed on the honda website.. Guess where i will be going.... Well happy 4th all and ride safe...

 

to do what?

 

600 mile service.

 

Did you ask what they did in the first service?

I know a few shops just do the oil change and you're out the door - other shops open her up and check thinks out (valves).

 

Waste of $$. Change the oil yourself and make sure everything is tight and save about $200 bucks or so. Just make sure you keep everything documented for warranty purposes so you can prove you did the service.

 

Amen to that! The rider that chooses by price alone is a willing victim!

Do the oil change yourself and check all fasteners and coolant level etc. You'll get to know your bike better and save a ton of money.

 

yea when i bought my bike i added a 2 year warranty and 3 year service plan so all my **** was included for like 600 bucks. the bike allready had a 2 year warranty so i have a 4 year now so i dont have to worry with oil changes 600 mile service and all that crap

 

Both shops said they do the same thing, oil, fluids, cabels, chain and the bolts... I do plan on doing it myself but i'm going to have them do my first being thatit is a new bike. After that its all me..

 

The ONLY fluid they will do is oil. Chain you can check yourselfs as well as everything else.

How much are they charging for this if you don't mind me asking?

 

average cost is like 180 bucks

all they do is look at the paint marks they make on all the critical bolts
as long as they line up a torque wrench never touches the bike
they then adjust the chain
ride it around the parking lot
and then bend you over

spend 40 bucks on a manual from ebay
then another 40 on oil and filter
and you are still ahead 100 bucks