champion plgus, was Re: [Ducati] 12,000 mile maint for 900SSie

[ducatisti]

LOL - When I first got my bike, I went to the dealer with a list of 
stuff for maintenance.
I got home, opened the Champion plugs, threw them in the trash, and 
installed NGKs.
;-)

Of course, if I'd paid $15/ea. I'd have taken them back...
cody

Don Ross 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
>