b1wht

Hi peeps,

Can anyone else post up how much their 1st service cost them?

Just had mine serviced at Laguna's in Ashford, Kent - £175.66 inc vat

After falling off my chair, just thought i would see what others have been charged!!

Thanks

1199 Gnome

is that for oil and labour?

Gnome

b1wht

yup,

apparently the oil is £44, filter, £22 and 1 half hours labour....

Seems pretty steep tbh, called P&H Crawley who quoted £150 inc vat FYI

Mitchlguzin

I've been told $300 US for the first service.

I was also told that the 600 mile service not only consists of the oil change but that they go back and re-torque all the bolts and nuts (because of the heat cycle's - expanding and contracting due to temp flux) everything that bolts to the motor/frame, re-oil the chain, and update the software for the 6,000rpm screen changes...

duckyduc

$300 sounds right

jredling

If u service it on your own does that void ur warranty?

FrostyFire

How do you plan on changing the rev limiter, with your iPhone?

1199 Gnome

Would be interested to see how you could do the upgrades in software on your own? So would guess your warranty would be easily null and voided. I know with cars in the UK as long as you use genuine manufactures parts you can go to any garage as long as receipts are kept.

Gnome

FrostyFire

That's the problem....no garage other than Ducati would even have the software. Besides, most Ducati's require specialized tools as well, I wouldn't trust an independent shop with one. It's not a Honda.

Honestly guys....You've bought an exotic Italian motorcycle. If you're complaining about the price of the service then maybe a Hyosung bike would suit you better.

JONAH

Just because its exotic doesnt mean that it has to be extortionate! Value for money and getting what you pay for rather than paying a premium price because of what it is, has a place in any market.

leebeeone

300 CHF 200 GBP here in Geneva

FrostyFire

I wouldn't expect a Toyota service to cost the same as a BMW service...same way I wouldn't expect a Ferrari service to cost the same as a BMW service.

Remember the Ducati techs had to go for specific Panigale training just to service it.

Mitchlguzin

BINGO!!! Bottom line, don't be cheap with an expensive bike and consider your next service won't be until 15k miles... sheesh

duckyduc

when i decided to switch from a CBR to a 1199, i didnt just look at the cost of the bike alone, but have to factor in service/insurance etc, its not just 30% more expensive for the bike's cost (base 1199 compared to cbr1000rr), but almost 50% more in insurance, and double/triple in service/parts...it's just the way things are, you are paying for a niche motorcycle, not a one-on-every corner motorcycle

FrostyFire

Exactly. Also go ask a Honda tech when last they received specific training for a new model.

Gulf Coast

But then one could argue about expensive bikes shouldn't be having clutch, brake pad and starter motor issues. Expect the odd gremlin but this??

FrostyFire

Uhm, anything Italian made has always had issues with just about anything.

Ray916MN

I've done two oil changes so far and here some data points to put the price of the first service in context.

The oil filter was $29 for the first one, and $39 for the second one. The dealer's explanation of the price increase was when I bought the first one, they had just received the filters and had not yet enter the part number into the parts system. The bike takes full on synthetic oil. 4 quarts of my preferred brand runs about $60. In parts alone it is about $100 just for the oil and filter.

I did the second oil change because my dealer couldn't give me a first service appointment until late next week. I'll be interested to see what the charge is for the frist service without the oil change. They've agreed to do it while I wait, so it can't take much time.

Mitchlguzin

True but take into consideration DUCATI makes non of these parts...they're parts suppliers do (Brembo, etc). Doesn't matter if you're buying a Z06 Corvette or a Ferrari 458, they "ALL" have issues that need to be worked out...

PaddockStand

You don't need the dealer to change the rev limiter (orange zone), it happens automatically when you hit 621miles/1000km. In fact, contrary to what I thought, it lifts to 10500 rpm, not 7000 rpm. You'd still need the dealer to reset the oil service warning though.

I paid £148 for my sevice, ex VAT. Roughly 50/50 parts and labour.