Is the Dealership ripping me off?

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Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 10:31am
They wanted 2 charge me $375 just to swap out the powerbands. I have read on other forums that this is really simpel. They guy at the dealer was rude too. Should i try another deler?
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GuyB 9/29/2010 3:03pm
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Yes they are. I'd swap it out for $200, and throw in a free muffler bearing adjustment.
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500guy 9/29/2010 3:05pm
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GuyB wrote:
Yes they are. I'd swap it out for $200, and throw in a free muffler bearing adjustment.
And $19.95 for supplies too . for the clean up clicking
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RandoShadow 9/29/2010 3:06pm
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it is a new powerband or a rebuilt one?

new one is worth a good $500, you can get a good deal on a rebuilt one off ebay for under $200

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mxpitt23 9/29/2010 3:22pm
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if he was gonna change out your tipulator and flush your fitzer valve also, then $375 is a deal!
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I just paid $700 to replace my powerband, so it sounds like you are getting a good deal to me.

Don't pass it up!
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purpleNurple 9/29/2010 3:31pm
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I would also look into piston return springs! you dont want old piston return springs in the motor with a fresh powerband... just saying
project racer 9/29/2010 3:36pm
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If that price will include rotating the air in your tires , do it. That is a very tricky job for only the most skilled technicians.
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typ2vw159 9/29/2010 3:40pm
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Really depends on if thay use a OEM high rev rubber band?
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sdfog1 9/29/2010 3:43pm
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Just make sure it's the best color, I hear they are coming out with rainbow ones, so you get the best traits of each color! They might cost more, though...
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fencepost 9/29/2010 3:48pm
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Remember...... a powerband for a fourstroke is three times as expensive as a two stroke. So if your getting ripped depends on if its a fourstroke or two. Good luck man.
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TeamGreen 9/29/2010 3:48pm
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If it comes with the 2011 BNGs and a Dyno-Chart, it's a deal!
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drummer dude 9/29/2010 4:18pm
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I just paid $700 to replace my powerband, so it sounds like you are getting a good deal to me.

Don't pass it up!
wow!! for 700 bucks i hope they gave you a set of left handed screwdrivers,and left handed wrenches,with a set of glutenator gauges so you can fine tune it...
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jimmie 9/29/2010 4:42pm
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Forget the "power" bands, way over rated.



I've invested in "rubber" bands, OMG the difference is incredible!



Just think, no more mixing gas and oil, in fact no more gas at all.



Just tighten the band to the torque and power setting of your choice.



You should have known
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Cygnus 9/29/2010 4:51pm
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I buy mine in bulk.



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drummer dude wrote:
wow!! for 700 bucks i hope they gave you a set of left handed screwdrivers,and left handed wrenches,with a set of glutenator gauges so you can...
wow!! for 700 bucks i hope they gave you a set of left handed screwdrivers,and left handed wrenches,with a set of glutenator gauges so you can fine tune it...
I'm right handed...
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Dasmonger 9/29/2010 5:54pm
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As long they include a bottle of sparks for your sparkplug.. it's a deal..

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Stoop 9/29/2010 5:59pm
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I just paid $700 to replace my powerband, so it sounds like you are getting a good deal to me.

Don't pass it up!
$700 bucks??? , those things better be made out of gold

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seven11 9/29/2010 6:00pm
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if your gonna replace your powerband you might as well throw on an aftermarket flux capacitor. helps the stator spin easier when your hitting the whoops
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DPW 9/29/2010 6:01pm
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ignore these guys....swapping out a powerband is fairly straightforward...go here Dirt Bike Maintenance 101 and scroll to engine maintenance section and there is a step by step guide on how to replace them. The bike will really roost better when you swap out the powerbands good luck and have fun...
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swizcore 9/29/2010 6:01pm
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The answer to this question is always a resounding YES.
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I just paid $700 to replace my powerband, so it sounds like you are getting a good deal to me.

Don't pass it up!
Stoop wrote:
$700 bucks??? , those things better be made out of gold
Gold-plated titanium

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