[Ducati] 12,000 mile maint for 900SSie

[John Steele]

So here's my take... I have my work done at a top 5 dealership here in the
midwest. The book says a 12K service on a 900SS is 8 hours, that's
approximately $640.00 in labor alone. Some dealers are going to be more and
some less. Bottom line is that $700 isn't really out of line.

John


On 7/31/06, Don Ross <moaug at msn.com> wrote:
>
> Who is your local dealer?
> What is their hourly shop rate?
> Are they charging retail plus 400% for parts?
> If so, look for some online parts and take them into the dealer for
> install/replacement.
>
> For example, on my 996S, some dealers want to install the OEM Champion
> spark plugs @ $15 - $18 each.
> No way, Hosay - I say.
> I put in the proper $3 NGKs with no issues at all.
>
> DR
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: S Rudloff
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 9:38 AM
> To: ducati at ducati.net
> Subject: [Ducati] 12,000 mile maint for 900SSie
>
> Holy crimeny!
>
> I know Ducati maintenance is expensive, but I didn't expect it to be this
> high for a 2v bike!  My nearby Ducati dealership quoted me $700 for the
> 12k
> maintenance on my '99 900SS.  I know the 12k is a big one, but does this
> sound right to everyone?!?
>
>
> Dave
> '99 900ss
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