Totally true.

[patrick_777]

[youtube:3i82zmt1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izzlN2zC8PU[/youtube:3i82zmt1]

[Sarris]

I'm laughing so hard I think I pissed myself.

:lol: :crackup :biggrin: :lol: :crackup :biggrin:

[Easy Rider]

I'm laughing so hard I think I pissed myself.


Was that before or after you watched the video ??
:hide:

[bonehead]

I'm laughing so hard I think I pissed myself.

:lol: :crackup :biggrin: :lol: :crackup :biggrin:
:plus1: :plus1: :crackup

[dhgeyer]

Was that supposed to be a joke?

[Sarris]

As a good friend of mine once said:

"There is a reason that God made the circumference of your ankles smaller than the grip of your hands. That way you always have a place to hold on to."

Joking aside, my 2006 HD Street Glide has been the most reliable, best finished, comfortable, and best equipped bike I've ever owned.

My dealer service has been impeccable and my bike runs like new and is perfectly clean after every visit.

Now.....if it didn't cost so damn much to buy and maintain, it would be truly perfect. (At least for my needs)

:)

[bonehead]

As a good friend of mine once said:

"There is a reason that God made the circumference of your ankles smaller than the grip of your hands. That way you always have a place to hold on to."

Joking aside, my 2006 HD Street Glide has been the most reliable, best finished, comfortable, and best equipped bike I've ever owned.

My dealer service has been impeccable and my bike runs like new and is perfectly clean after every visit.

Now.....if it didn't cost so damn much to buy and maintain, it would be truly perfect. (At least for my needs)

:)
If I may ask, how much does a fluid change cost on the Harley?

[Sarris]

$169 for the 5,000 mile, $299 at 10,000 mile, and $599 at 20,000 mile intervals with 5,000 mile $169 repeats between.

The 20K includes fork oil change, primary oil change, total brake fluid replacement, as well as tune & fuel system clean. They also adjust EVERYTHING on the bike as well.

Those prices don't include tires, brakes, etc.

It ain't cheap, but it's always done right. As I said, it feels new and is spotlessly clean after every service.

I just hang on to my ankles & get it done.

:poorbaby: :poorbaby:

[Water Warrior 2]

Sarris, your bike is cheap compared to some of the horror stories I have heard about BMW's. Not knocking Bemmers but their servicing could be a bit cheaper and some warranty claims handled better. Of course good old Suzuki never has a warranty claim cause they always find a reason to blame the rider.

[Sarris]

Ever wonder what those initials truly mean?

Hundred Dollars

Bring Money With

Also, Suzuki described as Suckyucki and Kawasaki as Kamakazi

:tongue:

[bonehead]

So how much would it be if you did your own fluid changes? have you ever done that or is it too complicated?
Just wondering cuz I'm not too sure I want to invest in a Harley with those prices.
I like to do most of the maintanence myself.

[Sarris]

Bone; The only reason I have it done there vs another shop vs doing it myself is that I bought it there new and like their service.

It is always serviced by the same individual who knows my bike. My dealer will also give me a higher trade-in allowance for a bike maintained properly at their facility.

HD's take a 20w-40w heavy duty diesel rated oil and a spin-on filter, so I imagine you could do it yourself for $25-$35.

With the other miscellaneous fluids you could probably DIY for $80 or so. I understand it's not all that difficult (in most cases) to work on.

With 5k mile service intervals I don't use synthetic motor oil, but I do use Bel-Ray gear saver transmission oil.

I'm really not bitching, I'm just severely under-employed and running short-o-cash.

:roll: :cry:

[bonehead]

Bone; The only reason I have it done there vs another shop vs doing it myself is that I bought it there new and like their service.

It is always serviced by the same individual who knows my bike. My dealer will also give me a higher trade-in allowance for a bike maintained properly at their facility.

HD's take a 20w-40w heavy duty diesel rated oil and a spin-on filter, so I imagine you could do it yourself for $25-$35.

With the other miscellaneous fluids you could probably DIY for $80 or so. I understand it's not all that difficult (in most cases) to work on.

With 5k mile service intervals I don't use synthetic motor oil, but I do use Bel-Ray gear saver transmission oil.

I'm really not bitching, I'm just severely under-employed and running short-o-cash.

:roll: :cry:
I'm sure everyone is feeling the pinch. I know I am. That's why I am really researching before I do get another bike.
Thanks for the info, very helpful. :2tup:

[dhgeyer]

Ever wonder what those initials truly mean?

Bring Money With



Bring My Wallet

Bring More Wampum

In 2001, driving up a freeway in CA, Sue and I saw a pickup truck with carefully modified manufacturer labeling on the tailgate. It was one of those look, something ain't right, look again, laugh. Subtle and well done.

MITSUBISHIT

[dhgeyer]

I'm sure everyone is feeling the pinch. I know I am. That's why I am really researching before I do get another bike.
Thanks for the info, very helpful. :2tup:

Odd as this may seem, you might consider BMW if you're thinking along the lines of doing your own work. If you get a naked one (Roadster), they're one of the easiest bikes to maintain. Due to their design, there's no need to run motorcycle oil, as the clutch isn't in the oil bath. Routine maintenance parts don't cost any more than for other bikes, with the possible exception of oil filters, but that's minor. You don't have to remove the tank to do a valve adjustment or throttle body sync. If you get one with the Telelever front suspension there's no routine maint on the forks. Shaft drives require very little attention, and what is required is infrequent and easy.

Some cruisers, including most of the current Suzikis, have self adjusting hydraulic valve lifters and only one carb/throttle body. Those two features eliminate a lot of work, so that's another possible way to go. Get one of those with a shaft drive, and there isn't all that much to do on a routine basis.