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2022 Himalayan First Service

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StephenD

Getting there...
Location
Arizona
What are average dealers first service charges in Western USA? I have an extended warranty so wanted to have a dealer record of 300 mile service to CMA.... thanks
 
petespace1

petespace1

Well travelled
Location
Aus
Wow you guys pay a lot. Here in Oz my dealer charges approx $350 Australian (from memory) that’s about $250 US.

I saw a video about this couple travelling around the US (Two wheels big life) and she said a Bike advertised for $4000 that her daughter bought ended up being just shy of $8000 after all the dealer and registration charges?
 
Lost in the 60's

Lost in the 60's

Well travelled
Location
Mobile, Alabama
The nearest dealership to me quoted me $650 bucks for the first service for my Interceptor. And then there's the logistics of getting the bike there and back which is almost a 300 mile round trip. So it would appear that in addition to learning how to ride a motorcycle, I will also be learning how to work on one. I've already done the oil and filter change. Next up is the valve clearance check and adjustment if needed. I've watch several youtube videos on it and it looks doable. I had to order a couple of inexpensive tools from Amazon that should be arriving later today. Then maybe tomorrow I'll give it a shot.
 
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johnny42

Well travelled
Location
NY State
When I did my services while the bike (2018) was still under warranty, I took photos and a couple short videos of the work I performed. I started filming showing the odometer reading and then panning down to the oil drain pan, filter, etc. Also with the valve adjustment and swing-arm lube. I also kept receipts for all my purchases.

Doing it this way, I was guaranteed I would not have a warranty issue come up during the 2-year warranty. Had I not documented all of this, I would have had a warranty issue.

You've got to CYA.
 
Lost in the 60's

Lost in the 60's

Well travelled
Location
Mobile, Alabama
johnny42 said:
When I did my services while the bike (2018) was still under warranty, I took photos and a couple short videos of the work I performed. I started filming showing the odometer reading and then panning down to the oil drain pan, filter, etc. Also with the valve adjustment and swing-arm lube. I also kept receipts for all my purchases.

Doing it this way, I was guaranteed I would not have a warranty issue come up during the 2-year warranty. Had I not documented all of this, I would have had a warranty issue.

You've got to CYA.
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It's a three year warranty now. But I see what they have done here. They want you to come to them and cross their palms with some serious silver on a regular basis in order to keep that warranty. So in other words they are selling you what is, for all practical purposes, one of those overpriced extended warrantees without having to call it that. What a clever business model!
 
Laserman

Laserman

Well travelled
Staff member
Location
Yuba City, CA
petespace1 said:
Wow you guys pay a lot. Here in Oz my dealer charges approx $350 Australian (from memory) that’s about $250 US.
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Yeah, that's why we Americans call em "stealerships"! Some dealers outside the US don't even charge for some of the initial services! In the US, unless the dealer gives one a deal on maintenance, one is gonna get bent over at the dealer for service. Dealership shop rates are astronomical these days, too.

I saw a video about this couple travelling around the US (Two wheels big life) and she said a Bike advertised for $4000 that her daughter bought ended up being just shy of $8000 after all the dealer and registration charges?
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Was that new or used? New vehicles can have quite a few extra dealer fees tacked on, but it's the financing charges that can really drive the price up on something at a stealership! "Out the door" cost and "advertised" price are not even kissing cousins, usually. Registration costs vary by state. here in California, annual registration costs are higher the newer the vehicle is. For example, my '63 Ford's annual registration is $40, but my Himalayan is nearly $300. Another reason to like old stuff, I say :D

As for used, one has to make sure there are no DMV back fees on a vehicle. Failure to pay annual registration on something one is not actually using is an easy trap to fall into, especially if it's California. For example, if one had a model year 2016 vehicle that never had the registration renewed to this date, it could have well over $1K of back fees!

There are worse places to own a vehicle tho, some Asian countries are draconic.
 
Caspice

Caspice

Well travelled
Location
Here and There
Paid $457 USD for the first service.

It was a minor debacle. Made an appointment on the basis that I would be waiting while the service was being performed. Arrived at the agreed time frame and was told it might be ready tomorrow or the day after. Thankfully I had unexpected company and they were able to provide a lift to and fro.

The added insult to being inconvenienced for two days is I recall being informed that the service was gratis because the dealership insists on performing every initial service. I was charged $457 to get my bike back as no one working there could recall ever uttering anything about gratis service.


The moral is - If it has not been written, it has not been said.
Any offer made verbally (especially at a vehicle retailer) needs to be confirmed and recorded in writing by the offerer.


@Laserman is spot on with his comment: "Out the door" cost and "advertised" price are not even kissing cousins, usually.

The additional costs of Title, Taxes, Registration and License fees, Destination Charge, and dealer prep added $1661 USD to the $5299 MSRP.
 
Laserman

Laserman

Well travelled
Staff member
Location
Yuba City, CA
I also was given the impression that my service would only take 6 hours from drop-off, but the dealer kept mine overnight because of the valve adjustment. They called me to tell me that after they had it 10 hours. I can't fault em for that, a good valve adjustment is done cold on most aircooled. Twice I was offered a free Uber to and from my RE dealer, but I passed, as I had been prepared. Uber aint my thing, anyway. The dealership was nice, but ya end up paying for that :D

I have 5K miles on my Himalayan since I bought it on Feb 2nd, and the more time I spend riding and wrenching on it, the less I care about the warranty!
 
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khardung

Well travelled
Location
UK
Agree about the warranty. Bought mine second hand (90 miles) with 20 months of warranty still valid. It was the first time I'd ever had a warranty, but after a less than inspiring 300 mile service experience, I decide to do my own servicing. A big bore kit followed, so the warranty was as good as dead.....

Haven't missed it.
 
sendcleanpants

sendcleanpants

Finally made it
Location
Greenport, NY
At point of sale, I was quoted "about $600", in NY. I was also told it would be an overnight, ready the next day.

When I hit 300 I called to make an appointment, was told they don't do appointments, but just drop it off and we will get to in order. Currently 4-6 weeks.

I ordered a tappet tool from Hitchcocks and watched 100 YouTube videos and did it myself. Dealer really blew a long game on this- I was not at all inclined to DIY this.
 
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