Yeah they stick it in to you these days. Luckily with my two CBR's the first service was free here in New Zealand. But with my Aprilia it was $360 (217 USD) so kinda similar to yourself. Still sucks.
First service cost
I brought my 2021 CB300R in for the first service yesterday at 759 miles. I dropped it off expecting something around $100 because the owners manual indicated there was only an oil and filter change required at this service. I went to pick it up today and was floored when the service advisor asked for $259! I choked and explained to him that I was expecting a much lower figure. He went on to say that labor was up considerably recently. The bill showed 1.5 hours at $163. I told him that I thought the technician would perform other services while the oil drained so he finally dropped the bill to $195. This service was performed mainly to have a record of it and protect me in the future event of something catastrophic happening. I won't be bringing it into their shop until something major happens that I can't fix myself. BTW, the oil(10W40) and filter were $21.
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This shop serviced my 2016 FZ07 last fall and I got a similiar treatment. Unfortunately they are the nearest shop to me that services my two brands of bikes. I've decided that they will see me only when I can't fix it myself. I wonder why they used 10w40 oil? Maybe to quiet the engine noises? I'll have to listen closely next time I'm out.
I won't let our Honda touch my bike. Done my own servicing right from the start. Replaced front sprocket (15T), new DID VX chain (original was crap) and added heated grips, running lights, USB, GPS, moved 12volt supply to under seat for all supplies and made a full rear mudguard (I don't like getting wet).
Probably all they had in stock lol. Wont do any harm. Some discussion here if interested: What Engine Oil?This shop serviced my 2016 FZ07 last fall and I got a similiar treatment. Unfortunately they are the nearest shop to me that services my two brands of bikes. I've decided that they will see me only when I can't fix it myself. I wonder why they used 10w40 oil? Maybe to quiet the engine noises? I'll have to listen closely next time I'm out.
Labor costs are significantly up these days... it is what is. But you should also consider that a First Service is more than just an oil change. A competent Honda dealer will check and adjust every critical component on the bike... for example, the throttle cables (which will stretch), chain tension & alignment, an so on. Also, name brand dealerships and their technicians are not in business as a charity. Time is money.I brought my 2021 CB300R in for the first service yesterday at 759 miles. I dropped it off expecting something around $100 because the owners manual indicated there was only an oil and filter change required at this service. I went to pick it up today and was floored when the service advisor asked for $259! I choked and explained to him that I was expecting a much lower figure. He went on to say that labor was up considerably recently. The bill showed 1.5 hours at $163. I told him that I thought the technician would perform other services while the oil drained so he finally dropped the bill to $195. This service was performed mainly to have a record of it and protect me in the future event of something catastrophic happening. I won't be bringing it into their shop until something major happens that I can't fix myself. BTW, the oil(10W40) and filter were $21.
Also, keep in mind that many other bike owners will say "that's too much money", but then they also know how to do the services themselves. Everything ultimately costs time & money, including self - taught bike mechanics.
Thanks for your feedback Mike. This was my second visit to the shop for service. The first time was to have a rear brake issue resolved on my 5000 mile 2016 FZ07. This was around $450 to correct a caliper problem that I don't completely remember the details of. I'm at the age where doing wheel removals is beyond my ability and forces me to rely on others. I'm not saying that there are mercenary types out there who will take advantage of people like me but... This shop has opened up a secondary store selling and servicing BMW,KTM and Indian bikes. They didn't get as large as they are by giving customers breaks on parts, bikes and service. As far as returning a bike with control cables and such set to factory specs was grossly evident when I picked up my FZ07. The clutch engagement, throttle cable freeplay and brake lever/pedal settings where not as I left it with them. It took me an hour resetting these things to my liking. There is another shop a little farther away which will get any future business from me.
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