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Scooters - 125 to 300 => LIKE 200i => Topic started by: allen1371 on June 17, 2012, 12:13:19 PM
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My new scooter is ready for its first service check and fluids change. I expected the cost to be a couple of hundred dollars.
What has anyone else paid and should I shop around?
I live in the Nashville TN area. I enjoy my new 200i and hate to give it up for the day.
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I say to just change all fluids yourself. Teach yourself about your scooter, and save money. Nothing better than that!
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I totally agree and will do just that for all future scheduled fluid service requirements.
I would like to have the first maintenance done by the dealer ... valves adjusted, belts checked, fluids checked and anything else that a new bike might need and keep records for any possible warranty requirements.
I have since posting this question to just bite the bullet and use the dealer I purchased the scooter from and let him do his thing whatever the cost.
I have yet to find much negative feedback for the dealer I purchased the Kymco from.
I was just fishing for cost variation for this service.
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I totally agree and will do just that for all future scheduled fluid service requirements.
I would like to have the first maintenance done by the dealer ... valves adjusted, belts checked, fluids checked and anything else that a new bike might need and keep records for any possible warranty requirements.
I have since posting this question to just bite the bullet and use the dealer I purchased the scooter from and let him do his thing whatever the cost.
I have yet to find much negative feedback for the dealer I purchased the Kymco from.
I was just fishing for cost variation for this service.
I understand. My dealer charges $185 to 225 for first service depending on the bike. I never used them for it, but at least there's the comfort In knowing that the dealer is doing it!
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And if it's allowed to look while they do things, you might learn a thing or two...
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Sorry I asked.
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A Kymco dealer in Talli. Fl is 85.00 per hr, + parts. 200.00 is about right.
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Scooter went in for first service on Monday the technician found a problem with the drive belt, ordered a new belt and installed it (warranty covered) because the bike had to stay the extra day there was no charge for the first service.
This is my third scooter but my first brand new one. I have always maintained my own scooters and my Kawasaki.
The original question was about the service cost for a new bike during the break in period. Not some crappy condescending ... watch and learn answer.
If you have dealer warranty use it.
For everyone who just answered the question....thanks
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Scooter went in for first service on Monday the technician found a problem with the drive belt, ordered a new belt and installed it (warranty covered) because the bike had to stay the extra day there was no charge for the first service.
This is my third scooter but my first brand new one. I have always maintained my own scooters and my Kawasaki.
The original question was about the service cost for a new bike during the break in period. Not some crappy condescending ... watch and learn answer.
If you have dealer warranty use it.
For everyone who just answered the question....thanks
Sorry you took it that way. I don't think we meant anything condescending at all by our responses. It's good to know your dealer is there for you. My dealer, and the dealers of some others, are not exactly helpful because they are dealing with a scooter - which for some reason they don't respect. I've been in my dealer several times and heard them saying the same thing "These things are bulletproof. They last forever, and you'll never have problems." In fact, I have a check engine light issue that I've shown them. Their response? Don't worry about it unless it happens when the engine is operating.
Essentially, I was saying to do it yourself because your dealer isn't going to be very helpful. Glad I was wrong, though.
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Where did you get it. Howards Honda or Castle Powersports.
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