My buddy has a 04 S4R with 13k mi (?)
He just got his bike after a full service...to the tune of $1500!!?
Is that about the correct cost for valve adj., new belts & new fluids?

He said bike feels no different than before service.  I told him he at least has knows belts & valves are good to go.

Location? 

Honolulu

12k service is a lot more stuff than you listed.

So did he get a 12k service or just valves, belts, and fluids?

Those are things he told me.....what else is included in
a 12k service?

*****update*****

Just spoke again with my friend, there's a lot more that was done on his bike

New clutch pack
2 new exhaust valves
Front brake pads

Now $1500 doesn't sound that bad

Had my 1,000km service done on my 1198 a couple months ago. Was surprised at the $157 bill. (lower than I was accustomed to). I asked why it was lower and how much the 7500 service would cost. The service manager said about $250 for the 7500 service and about 350 for the 15000 service. He said that when they realized they were getting a lot of really crappy bikes in on trade that they made a decision to basically slash the majority of the labor charges out of the services to encourage people to bring the bikes to them for service. This way they get better bikes on trade and can sell a better quality product.

Quote from: needtorque on August 18, 2012, 12:48:21 PM
Had my 1,000km service done on my 1198 a couple months ago. Was surprised at the $157 bill. (lower than I was accustomed to). I asked why it was lower and how much the 7500 service would cost. The service manager said about $250 for the 7500 service and about 350 for the 15000 service. He said that when they realized they were getting a lot of really crappy bikes in on trade that they made a decision to basically slash the majority of the labor charges out of the services to encourage people to bring the bikes to them for service. This way they get better bikes on trade and can sell a better quality product.

WOW!!!
Is that just labor cost?

Quote from: 118811 on August 17, 2012, 07:02:09 PM
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Now $1500 doesn't sound that bad

Yeah, borders on the unbelievable.

Considering that he got ~$900 worth of parts, then installation, valve adjust and fluids, all for $1500.

Quote from: needtorque on August 18, 2012, 12:48:21 PM
Had my 1,000km service done on my 1198 a couple months ago. Was surprised at the $157 bill. (lower than I was accustomed to). I asked why it was lower and how much the 7500 service would cost. The service manager said about $250 for the 7500 service and about 350 for the 15000 service. He said that when they realized they were getting a lot of really crappy bikes in on trade that they made a decision to basically slash the majority of the labor charges out of the services to encourage people to bring the bikes to them for service. This way they get better bikes on trade and can sell a better quality product.

Really?

I paid $1800 for the 7500 mile service on my streetfighter.  That included new belts and a new front tire, but still ridiculous. 

Quote from: needtorque on August 18, 2012, 12:48:21 PM
Had my 1,000km service done on my 1198 a couple months ago. Was surprised at the $157 bill. (lower than I was accustomed to). I asked why it was lower and how much the 7500 service would cost. The service manager said about $250 for the 7500 service and about 350 for the 15000 service. He said that when they realized they were getting a lot of really crappy bikes in on trade that they made a decision to basically slash the majority of the labor charges out of the services to encourage people to bring the bikes to them for service. This way they get better bikes on trade and can sell a better quality product.

Quote from: needtorque on August 18, 2012, 12:48:21 PM
Had my 1,000km service done on my 1198 a couple months ago. Was surprised at the $157 bill. (lower than I was accustomed to). I asked why it was lower and how much the 7500 service would cost. The service manager said about $250 for the 7500 service and about 350 for the 15000 service. He said that when they realized they were getting a lot of really crappy bikes in on trade that they made a decision to basically slash the majority of the labor charges out of the services to encourage people to bring the bikes to them for service. This way they get better bikes on trade and can sell a better quality product.

Thats like... a ridiculous pricing.  I just did my 7500 service myself and the sheer amount of stuff you need to take off the bike makes me think they cant be serious about that pricing... like $350 for 8+ hours of work?

Quote from: justinrhenry on August 18, 2012, 03:38:29 PM
I paid $1800 for the 7500 mile service on my streetfighter.  That included new belts and a new front tire, but still ridiculous. 

That's really confusing.    I paid $700 for my 6K service in Chicago Area. I thought the next big one was $12K. Now then again this is for a Monster 620 so there's probably a big difference here in components especially if you've got the dry clutch package.

Quote from: Duck Off on August 19, 2012, 07:04:42 AM
That's really confusing.    I paid $700 for my 6K service in Chicago Area. I thought the next big one was $12K. Now then again this is for a Monster 620 so there's probably a big difference here in components especially if you've got the dry clutch package.

M620 has services every 6,000 miles...Streetfighter every 7,500 miles.

620 is a much simpler motor overall so theoretically cheaper. Dry clutch doesn't matter unless they change something in it.

No lies here guys. This is exactly the pricing quoted to me by the service manager at BMW touring sports in Greenville, SC. They are the duc dealer in this area. Believe me, I was as shocked and confused as anyone. I have owned ducatis for 11 years now and with the new service pricing there I can assure you that thy will be doing all the sevice on my bike for as long as that pricing strategy continues. For my 1,000 km service the tech pulled my bike in at 0815 and was done with it a bit after 1100. I could see him the whole time and mine was the only bike he was working on.

Quote from: needtorque on August 19, 2012, 09:32:53 AM
BMW touring sports in Greenville, SC.

This would make a road trip very worthwhile.