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I just bought new 2006 TBA. The dealer told me the first service @ 600 miles will cost over $250. That seems really steep for an oil change and to check if bolts are tight. I'm having a hard time justifying the cost. Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't do this service myself.
DLR
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That seems high. My dealer charged me for my 500 mile service $72. labor and 61.94 parts, plus tax. The whole thing was around $145. with tax. The parts were 4 quarts of synthetic oil, filter, and washer.
Mine is going in next month for it's 2-year service.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Thats about what I paid but they did more than an oil change. They went through the bike tweaked and checked and adjusted everything.
The bike definately ran better, sounded better and felt tighter.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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They gave me a copy of the Triumph checklist which they went through. I felt better knowing someone made sure all was ok. I was going to attach a copy but it's not as easy as I thought. You can download the checklist at Triumph's website.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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Learned Hand
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do it yourself and save over $100 it is really just an oil change.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Quote:
I just bought new 2006 TBA. The dealer told me the first service @ 600 miles will cost over $250. That seems really steep for an oil change and to check if bolts are tight. I'm having a hard time justifying the cost. Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't do this service myself.
For that kind of money, I would expect to have carnal knowledge of the dealer's wife, daughter, and perhaps dog! 
Pedal Till You Puke
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Hate to say it but it MAY invalidate the warrenty if you don't...
I only paid for the consumables on the 600 mile service. Triumph paid for the labour. Ask the next most local dealer and see what they charge. I may be a bit of a trek but it could be worth it.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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i paid for the first service, but from there on out i did everything else myself including the valve adjustment
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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