Poll: BH Ducati or ProItalia for service?

[JsprZ]

any experiences would also be much appreciated.

Just got charged $1000 for a 12k mile service from ProItalia (although the quote over phone was $850) on a M620. Got quoted $917 from BH Ducati over phone.
The FAQ on the MonsterBoard said $550-$700 for 12k service.

[MonsterHooligan]

Valley Ducati Service at (951)640-8908
ask for Nick
http://www.yelp.com/biz/valley-ducati-reseda

[krunkosaurus]

Hi JsprZ,

If it helps, I just got done with my 12k maintenance today and the whole thing costed me $868 with parts and labor. Details of my bike are in the sig. This is the whole invoice broken down:

Job: 12k mile service
parts: 163.97 (lots of parts listed here)
labor 5.5 hours $441.00 (-1 hour for no valve adjust)

Descriptions:
VALVE ADJUSTMENT, CAM BELT REPLACEMENT, THROTTLE BODY SYNC ./ADJUSTMENT, AIR FILTER CHANGE, OIL +FILTER CHANGE, CHAIN ADJUSTMENT, FLUIDS CHECK / TOP OFF, NUT BOLT+ CHECK, SET TIRE PRESSURE + FULL SAFTEY CHECK

Job: Replace rear break pads

parts: $30
labor 0.25 hours $24.50

Job : Replce drive chain
parts: $124.95
labor: .5 hours $49.00

They told me I saved some money because my valves were fine but had to pay a little extra to replace the chain.

[handinpants]

BH ducati is really nice, the parts guy greg is really helpful. Josh is a doosh though and the service guy thinks he's cool too, as far as service goes there is this place on lincoln called moto GP i think thats what it is called, they have the best maintenance rates for ducs.

[handinpants]

Originally Posted by krunkosaurus

Hi JsprZ,

If it helps, I just got done with my 12k maintenance today and the whole thing costed me $868 with parts and labor. Details of my bike are in the sig. This is the whole invoice broken down:

Job: 12k mile service
parts: 163.97 (lots of parts listed here)
labor 5.5 hours $441.00 (-1 hour for no valve adjust)

Descriptions:
VALVE ADJUSTMENT, CAM BELT REPLACEMENT, THROTTLE BODY SYNC ./ADJUSTMENT, AIR FILTER CHANGE, OIL +FILTER CHANGE, CHAIN ADJUSTMENT, FLUIDS CHECK / TOP OFF, NUT BOLT+ CHECK, SET TIRE PRESSURE + FULL SAFTEY CHECK

Job: Replace rear break pads

parts: $30
labor 0.25 hours $24.50

Job : Replce drive chain
parts: $124.95
labor: .5 hours $49.00

They told me I saved some money because my valves were fine but had to pay a little extra to replace the chain.

thats a really good deal. i wish i knew that before i decided not to buy another ducati because everyone wants to rape me for mainence costs. i'm gonna buy a jap bike as soon as insurance pays for my "totaled" monster...

[lofty55]

I have had work done at both shops. Both were expensive, but did a fine job. If you are looking to save some bills, then look elsewhere. There are plenty of alternatives.

[JsprZ]

Job: 12k mile service
Description: Oil service, Replace Oil Filter, Timing Belts, Spark Plugs, Fuel Filter, Throttle Sync, Air Cleaner, Front and Rear Brake and Clutch Hydraulics Flush, Check Chain, Check Pressures, Check Valves

Did not need any brake pads/rotors. Did not need new chain.

Parts Total: $ 285
5.5 Hr Labor: $ 654

TOTAL: $ 939

[handinpants]

wow, you know i would pay for a good amount of stuff if i went to school for motorcycle mechanics instead of cars... soo much better labor wages.... thats about $118 an hour for the 12k service

[bambam]

Motosevizio!

[dropknee74]

yeah I just got my bike back from Pro Italia too (12K service), but they found issues with a valve seat and ended up costing me almost $1300 because they had to take the whole engine apart. It could've been worse, i guess! The kicker is when I asked about accessories they didn't even offer me any kind of discounts for repeat business. hmmm....i might have to look elsewhere for shops that appreciate repeat business!