2,002 1150gs, 29,000 on the odometer =$479.00 . Is this the average..
2,002 1150gs, 29,000 on the odometer =$479.00 . Is this the average..
2002 1150GS
"Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I've always believed this, in spite of the trouble it's caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do"- Bill Graham
Did you get 2 new tires?
Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything.
-- Charles Kuralt
MOA membership expires 07/09
Did they do any additional work? Annual work and brake bleed? If not it sounds high to me but prices do vary from dealer to dealer.Originally Posted by snoone
Rodney
just the normal 6,000 mile service. The only optional parts were 2 spark plugs
2002 1150GS
"Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I've always believed this, in spite of the trouble it's caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do"- Bill Graham
Two new tires. That's funnyDid you get 2 new tires?
2002 1150GS
"Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I've always believed this, in spite of the trouble it's caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do"- Bill Graham
I had a 30K service done and it involved more stuff than just the throttle bodies, oil and filter, and the valves. You probably didn't get hosed. The good news is when you're out in the middle of nowhere, it's comforting to know your bike was serviced correctly and running well. That's gotta count for something.
Luck favors those who are prepared.
I think you got hosed. I just checked my records and paid $196.93 for mine which included an oil filter and 4 quarts of synthetic oil. Of the total, labor was $131.25, shop supplies were $10.00, parts were $45.40 with a sales tax of $10.28.
Dave
I think cost also is bike specific as well. For instance a F650Gs doesn't cost as much as an 1150
2002 1150GS
"Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I've always believed this, in spite of the trouble it's caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do"- Bill Graham
Always ask for the number of unit's of work for the service, number of units per hour, and their rate per unit (or per hour). Short of the labor rate being higher, the number of units they charged you should be the exact same as anyone else getting the same service, since they are all suppose to go off the book time. Assuming you have not had it done yet, just be honest with them and say that others you know with same service interval charge much less, and ask what they will be doing that others don't do.
We need to know exactly what they did. Check your invoice and give us the itemization.
Steve O. - MOA #122171
'05 R12GS, '76 CB200 (wife's)
'91 K100RS, '87 Honda CBR1000 Hurricane, '84 Yamaha FJ1100, '85 Honda VF500F, '76 Yamaha RD400, '82 Honda XL500... and more
Sounds high to me. But its a GS and the mechanic had to go out and find some good dirt roads to test ride it after the maintenance. Sometimes that can take hours.
Exactly my question. If they did only the standard 6k service items, then you paid too much, but there may be other work they did.
Greg Feeler
BMW MOA President, Ambassador, & cat herder
1972 R75/5, 1990 K75, 1990 K1, 1992 K75S, 2003 K1200RS
Are you happy with the way your bike runs? If so, it was worth every penny.
If you actually look at what your bike needs for a service you may feel a bit light in the pocket. BUT! if you can't or don't want to do it yourself just pay the $$$ and enjoy the bike.
Pay for it, don't sweat it and mostly, STOP YOUR WHIENING!
Just my .02
Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything.
-- Charles Kuralt
MOA membership expires 07/09
Snoone, did you get the work done at our favorite dealership?If so, that price sounds right.
(3 minute-later-edit): I paid that for my 12k with valve work, and a buncha parts.
Maybe they are screwing me now for the two transmissions they had to install N/CSnoone, did you get the work done at our favorite dealership?
(3 minute-later-edit): I paid that for my 12k with valve work, and a buncha parts.
2002 1150GS
"Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I've always believed this, in spite of the trouble it's caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
"They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do"- Bill Graham
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