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SnackeM50 · 07-30-2008, 02:08 PM

Just got off the phone with the dealer I bought the bike from and first service is gonna run around $400.00 for parts and labor. HOLY OUCH!

Ill pay it if its reasonable cause I want to do everything right, but any of you with more experience see any shenanigens here? Should I change my own Fluids to drop the price some? Im not the most mechanicly inclined so I dont mind paying for good service, I just dont want to be taken to the cleaners.

geeker · 07-30-2008, 02:14 PM

holy and I thought I got ripped off!!! that's insane and they should be hung, tarred and feathered!

Turbo911 · 07-30-2008, 02:15 PM

$400 bucks is a little over the top......Should not cost more than $200-$250 and that must include: oil and oil filter change, final drive oil change and valve adjustment.

If you really want to save, change the oils yourself and omit the valve adjustment - usually not that necessary until much later on - unless it prevents you from sleeping, go ahead and do it......if your mechanically inclined, you can attempt the valves yourself (search forum for how to).....otherwise the oil change is very straight forward.

Capkangaroo · 07-30-2008, 02:17 PM

Parts? I assume they only mean fluids and oil filter. To me it's steep. Except for the valve adjustments everything else is easy to do. The only benefit I see in getting a dealer to do the work on the bike is for warranty reasons. If something goes wrong as a result of the work they fix it with zero $ out of your pocket.

Ask them exactly what this service is including and post it here and we can tell you if it's worth it or not.

geeker · 07-30-2008, 02:18 PM

and remind them you rode in on a bike and not a Suzuki automobile!

Pinhead78 · 07-30-2008, 02:33 PM

Mine was around $175, but that was 3 years ago. I would expect CPI increases, but not that extreme.

07M50Limited · 07-30-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capkangaroo

Parts? I assume they only mean fluids and oil filter. To me it's steep. Except for the valve adjustments everything else is easy to do. The only benefit I see in getting a dealer to do the work on the bike is for warranty reasons. If something goes wrong as a result of the work they fix it with zero $ out of your pocket.

Ask them exactly what this service is including and post it here and we can tell you if it's worth it or not.

Your warranty, is still good and zero $ out of your pocket. If you do the work yourself, just make sure to save your receipts, and keep a log of what you did, the miles and date.

SnackeM50 · 07-30-2008, 02:44 PM

Ok thanks very much guys! I just called around to more service areas here in Minneapolis and got quotes of $250.00 plus parts, which feels much more reasonable. I may even take her over to a friends to do the main oil change so I dont have to pay for thier parts.

Seriously...369.00 + parts!!! What are they thinking?

geeker · 07-30-2008, 02:46 PM

"sucker" (if word association is the name of the game?)

Turbo911 · 07-30-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnackeM50

Seriously...369.00 + parts!!! What are they thinking?

They're thinking.....

Trog2233 · 07-30-2008, 03:06 PM

yea that is insane...just had mine done and it was $212.00

karbyn · 07-30-2008, 05:08 PM

My first service was free, but the stated it was a 150.00 value. 369 bucks??! wow, how many quarts of oil to the m's take again?

diamond_jim · 07-30-2008, 05:12 PM

Mine was $201. For the longest time I thought that I never did the first service until a few weeks ago when I was cleaning out the storage that I found my first service receipt.

FraTra · 07-30-2008, 05:17 PM

The dealer closest to me wants like $375 to do it. I didn't buy from this dealer cause their prices was so much than all other dealers. The dealer I bought from is an HOUR away and wants $170 for the same service... What's ups with these dealers? I have to drive an hour now to any dealer that has reasonable prices.

AloRaptor · 07-30-2008, 05:20 PM

Got mine done a couple of months ago for $117.00. That did not include the valves but damn. Youe location could affect the price I guess. I'm in Arkansas but damn.

PurpleHaze · 07-30-2008, 05:24 PM

I spoke with 3 Suzuki dealers in my area when mine was due. Two of them told me not to worry about the valve adjustment at all, and the third told me that they just listen to the engine and if they hear no unusual valvetrain noise, they don't adjust them. So I just did the oil and rear lube change myself. Took less than an hour, and cost about $35.00 for parts.

Trigger1985 · 07-30-2008, 05:52 PM

I did mine for 32 bucks and some frustration (oil filter was stuck on and I had to screw driver it) I'll be checking the valves and my spark plugs on Sunday, I seem to be running a bit hot.

Copronymous · 07-30-2008, 06:21 PM

Before everyone freaks out, first ask what all is included in the service.
I have a friend with a shop, and he charges between $350-400 for the 1st service. BUT, he puts new EVERYTHING on. New fluids all around, plugs, wires, etc., valve inspection/adjustment, and a really close once-over of all nuts and bolts.
Very thorough, but not cheap.
On the other hand, I think my stealer charged $150 simply to change fluids & oil filter.
If the service is like the former, then OK. If it's like the latter, then

diamond_jim · 07-30-2008, 06:25 PM

They didn't adjust valves on mine on the first check. However, if a true comprehensive check is done then $350-400 is reasonable although the M50 and C50 have, in hindsight, proven that a comprehensive check isn't necessarily needed. Many have the fear though of being charged for work that was not done or only halfway done.

Copronymous · 07-30-2008, 07:59 PM

Truer words are rarely spoken on all accounts, DJ

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07-30-2008, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
SnackeM50 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 13	1st Service = OUCH to Wallet Just got off the phone with the dealer I bought the bike from and first service is gonna run around $400.00 for parts and labor. HOLY OUCH! Ill pay it if its reasonable cause I want to do everything right, but any of you with more experience see any shenanigens here? Should I change my own Fluids to drop the price some? Im not the most mechanicly inclined so I dont mind paying for good service, I just dont want to be taken to the cleaners. __________________ 08 Suzuki M50 Stock For now...

07-30-2008, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
geeker Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Grey Location: North of Toronto Posts: 215	holy and I thought I got ripped off!!! that's insane and they should be hung, tarred and feathered! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

07-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Capkangaroo Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 83	Parts? I assume they only mean fluids and oil filter. To me it's steep. Except for the valve adjustments everything else is easy to do. The only benefit I see in getting a dealer to do the work on the bike is for warranty reasons. If something goes wrong as a result of the work they fix it with zero $ out of your pocket. Ask them exactly what this service is including and post it here and we can tell you if it's worth it or not. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/gizrok

07-30-2008, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
geeker Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Grey Location: North of Toronto Posts: 215	and remind them you rode in on a bike and not a Suzuki automobile! __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

07-30-2008, 02:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pinhead78 In Training Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Independence, OH Posts: 123	Mine was around $175, but that was 3 years ago. I would expect CPI increases, but not that extreme. __________________

07-30-2008, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Turbo911 In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 109	$400 bucks is a little over the top......Should not cost more than $200-$250 and that must include: oil and oil filter change, final drive oil change and valve adjustment. If you really want to save, change the oils yourself and omit the valve adjustment - usually not that necessary until much later on - unless it prevents you from sleeping, go ahead and do it......if your mechanically inclined, you can attempt the valves yourself (search forum for how to).....otherwise the oil change is very straight forward.

07-30-2008, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
SnackeM50 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki M50 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 13	Ok thanks very much guys! I just called around to more service areas here in Minneapolis and got quotes of $250.00 plus parts, which feels much more reasonable. I may even take her over to a friends to do the main oil change so I dont have to pay for thier parts. Seriously...369.00 + parts!!! What are they thinking? __________________ 08 Suzuki M50 Stock For now...

07-30-2008, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
geeker Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2007 M50 LE Grey Location: North of Toronto Posts: 215	"sucker" (if word association is the name of the game?) __________________ 2007 M50 LE ~ anthony M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links ~ posted by DJ ~

07-30-2008, 03:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trog2233 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Silver 06 Boulevard M50 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 54	yea that is insane...just had mine done and it was $212.00 __________________ 06 Silver M50 Kuryakyn Iso Grips Kuryakyn Throttle Boss Memphis Shades Hellcat Windshield Clear Lenses Debaffled Pipes

07-30-2008, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
karbyn Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Coudersport, Pa Posts: 29	My first service was free, but the stated it was a 150.00 value. 369 bucks??! wow, how many quarts of oil to the m's take again?

07-30-2008, 05:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Mine was $201. For the longest time I thought that I never did the first service until a few weeks ago when I was cleaning out the storage that I found my first service receipt.

07-30-2008, 05:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
FraTra Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2008 M50 Posts: 31	The dealer closest to me wants like $375 to do it. I didn't buy from this dealer cause their prices was so much than all other dealers. The dealer I bought from is an HOUR away and wants $170 for the same service... What's ups with these dealers? I have to drive an hour now to any dealer that has reasonable prices. __________________ 2008 M50 Dark Gray and Yellow.

07-30-2008, 05:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
AloRaptor Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki M50 Location: Hensley, Arkansas Posts: 97	Got mine done a couple of months ago for $117.00. That did not include the valves but damn. Youe location could affect the price I guess. I'm in Arkansas but damn. __________________ If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance,Baffle 'em with Bulls!!t

07-30-2008, 05:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
PurpleHaze Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 07 Blurple M-50 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 85	I spoke with 3 Suzuki dealers in my area when mine was due. Two of them told me not to worry about the valve adjustment at all, and the third told me that they just listen to the engine and if they hear no unusual valvetrain noise, they don't adjust them. So I just did the oil and rear lube change myself. Took less than an hour, and cost about $35.00 for parts. __________________ 07 Blurple M50 / Vance & Hines Cruisers / De-Paired / Johns Forward Controls / Mustang Seat / DynoJet PC III / AutoPage Alarm / Integrated Tail Light / Side Mount Plate

07-30-2008, 05:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Trigger1985 Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 258	I did mine for 32 bucks and some frustration (oil filter was stuck on and I had to screw driver it) I'll be checking the valves and my spark plugs on Sunday, I seem to be running a bit hot. __________________ Places to ride: Beartooth Pass, Deals Gap, Yellowstone, The Dakotas 2008 Suzuki M50 Custom Painted Satin Black an Sublime Green, OEM Engine Guard, Spitfire Windshield, Sissy bar/back rest, MJ limited Risers, Küryakyn XL saddlebags, home brew light bar with driving lights, debadged, Küryakyn ISO flame grips, hand tooled sissybar pad cover, , drag specialties clamp on highway pegs, custom crosshair radiator cover, lowered two inches with a set of stock pipes painted black and debaffled...

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07-30-2008, 06:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
Copronymous Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 457	Before everyone freaks out, first ask what all is included in the service. I have a friend with a shop, and he charges between $350-400 for the 1st service. BUT, he puts new EVERYTHING on. New fluids all around, plugs, wires, etc., valve inspection/adjustment, and a really close once-over of all nuts and bolts. Very thorough, but not cheap. On the other hand, I think my stealer charged $150 simply to change fluids & oil filter. If the service is like the former, then OK. If it's like the latter, then __________________ "He's down there right now, looking up at us." M50 Service Manual \|\| He was here just a minute ago. \|\| Don't click here (and especially HERE)

07-30-2008, 06:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	They didn't adjust valves on mine on the first check. However, if a true comprehensive check is done then $350-400 is reasonable although the M50 and C50 have, in hindsight, proven that a comprehensive check isn't necessarily needed. Many have the fear though of being charged for work that was not done or only halfway done.

07-30-2008, 07:59 PM	#20 (permalink)
Copronymous Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 457	Truer words are rarely spoken on all accounts, DJ . __________________ "He's down there right now, looking up at us." M50 Service Manual \|\| He was here just a minute ago. \|\| Don't click here (and especially HERE)

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