Now I am really confused as to what he meant by 'springs and body'. Sounds more like they wanted to sell you some service for the sake of selling service. I think I would find a different shop.
Again, Rex really appreciate your opinion/ response, thanks.
I've never wrenched on motorcycles more than oil changes, or light accessory installs but you know the feeling you get when you talk to the mechanic from that Alan Jackson song?
yeah, that's the feeling I got.
50K service probably talking about cam tensioner replacement... but $1,500!?!?! WOW! Yeah go get a second opinion!
May 29, 2012 10:35 AM PDT
that's the going rate Black for cam tensioner replacement. My dyna lasted until 60,000 then I bought a gear driven cam, but 15000 at HD, a little less else where......."T"
"T" & Black, I thank you for the response, while I am not against someone making an honest living, and even paying for their expertise when I don't know, the complete mis-diagnosis of my "leaking primary" had me cautious. I have found a local shop to do the 50k service for about 1/4th the cost of the dealership, granted I do oil and air filter myself. Sometimes in unfamiliar territory though, good to ask the opinion of the natives....
June 3, 2012 11:12 AM PDT
$1400 is about right. The top end has to be pulled or adjustable push rods. New bearings, o rings, cam bolts...etcetera. Cam chain tensioners are only $65. But when you open the cam chest you find run out issues blah blah blah.
So...If you hear noise you need to look into it. Don't simply expect a tech to find it or you'll have metal in your motor.
June 3, 2012 11:28 AM PDT
I do it for $700
June 3, 2012 11:30 AM PDT
probably the BEST thing to do is get the upgraded plain bearing cam plate
February 10, 2013 9:25 PM PST
Warranty is just like Health Ins. If you go to a Doctor and pay cash you pay X amount. If they file a Insurance Claim for your visit the Insurance company sets the price at a less amount than if you pay cash. Same with Warranty.
You did not say they found, or informed you prior to the 50K service that there was anything wrong other than one leak which they fixed. They just said it would be $1100 Plus cost of parts needed "IF they found something"
So unless you get the 50K service, Which you state you did, your cruise would stop working, you got the service why did the Cruise stop working?
I do not see an issue. They told you Price, and If there were parts needed it would be more, Warranty covered it.
I would take it back and get the Cruise fixed for Free, the tech said if you did not have the Service work done the Cruise would stop working, you had the Service done there fore you Cruise should still work. Is the only issue I see.
No rip off or gouging your pocket, just normal business.
March 28, 2014 9:56 AM PDT
So, what's the latest on the 'cruise-control' and the cam issues? How has the bike been running and is it still a 'Great Bike'?
March 28, 2014 1:17 PM PDT
If you have to change out the cam chain tensioners.....don't! Go to a gear drive! Harley never should have left that tech. behind..! Locate an Independent shop...hang around and form a relationship with them and support your local shops. Pick up a HD service manual for your bike and learn learn learn. Plenty of people are more than willing to help if you are willing to learn! Best to know how to fix something on the side of the road.... Oh yeah.. the best way to introduce yourself to a indy shop is show up with beer. They usually have a refrig in there somewhere!
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