V Star 1300 - 1st Service = $242.96 ? - Page 3

 Raymond Sirois wrote:


Direct quote
"The owner's manual indicated that it be serviced at 1 month.
I took it into Simi Valley Cycles,"- end quote

Service is what he asked for, service is what he got. The bill may have
only itemized the oil change, but the cost that he paid is comparable to
what I would have been charged 1500 miles from him regarding the cost of
the manufacturer's recommended servicing. Did he get $250 in value? Most
certainly not. Did he get screwed? Not more than or less than any other
customer presenting for the very same service.

Again. This is a matter of preconceived assumptions followed by sticker
shock. I have no explanation on the part of the dealer for why the bill
was not itemized further than "parts" and "labor", but my recommendation
is to find a non-dealer mom n pop bike shop that doesn't charge
dealership rates. Or a freelance bike mechanic. Ask the cops.. those who
ride usually have someone they know, and can recommend. Thats how I
found mine.