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garydi
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Joined: 25 Sep 2009
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Location: highland, michigan
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 Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject: cost for valve adjustment and spline lubes in Michigan |
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Just for info for those of you who need valve adjustments in Michigan. I stripped my LT down to nothing and took it to Canton BMW. I had already verified all the valves and found one very tight one and two loose ones. For $140, the mechanic re checked all the valves and put in three new shims. Since I thought the value was so reasonable, I asked him to lube the two rear splines also since he had the bike. The charge was $350. Plus he checked out the bike since I had it torn down and found it to be in good condition.
I had planned on doing that myself this winter but now I had the immediate time to install plugs, get it running and sync the throttle bodies. It runs great and I'm ready for new paint and it's only January!
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Phil Marvin
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Joined: 03 Apr 2003
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Location: El Paso, Texas, USA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, Gary,
The prices, from a dealership, sound reasonable. I hope the mechanic used Honda Moly 60 Paste or Guard Dog Moly instead of the newest overpriced crap that BMW is pushing for spline lubes. I would ask him because, were it me, I would want to know what was used.
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Stoked Steve
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Joined: 01 Sep 2004
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Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Those are very reasonable charges, if my local dealer would charge that, he'd see more of my business.
My spline lube 5 years ago was $600+, I shudder to think of what it would be now....
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Off the grid
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Joined: 05 Jul 2006
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Location: At the local taco truck waiting for Jo.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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That's more of an independent mechanic price than a dealer. My local BMW dealer quoted me 700+ over 4 years ago.
Like Phil said, check what lube was used and write down the date.
If the work is good, sounds like you have yourself a winning mechanic there!
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