does this price sound right?

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Billinin

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today I got a quote for my 2006 KX85 for a complete top end rebuild. They told me $100 for parts, 3 hours to do it @ $150 per hour..........does this sound right or can I get it done cheaper? Thank you.....I hope I put this in the right space...thanks :coocoo:

 

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$150 an hour!?WTF!! My local shop only charges $70 an hour and the parts are only about $70

 

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His labor wage sounds a little off. parts are about right.

 

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Billinin said:

today I got a quote for my 2006 KX85 for a complete top end rebuild. They told me $100 for parts, 3 hours to do it @ $150 per hour..........does this sound right or can I get it done cheaper? Thank you.....I hope I put this in the right space...thanks :coocoo:

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What shop quoted you that price,if I might ask?

 

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$150 per hour is way high and 3 hours to do a 2 stroke top end is nothing short of goofy.

 

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Where in Indiana are you?

 

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Im 23 miles west of Fort Wayne and 90 miles north of Indy...........I didnt think I was allowed to put business names on here......anyways...I just thought it sounded high but wanted to know what you guys thought......maybe I need to look around and get prices....or better yet.....learn myself.

 

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I am not supposed to put business names????? No spamming your sponsors,but telling who is a rip off is another story! I do not remember the names of the shops east of you,but I do know they favor the smaller bikes and racers. Lunch at Portllo's and a manual,I will show you how!

 

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sounds good.........that would be awesome.......got any riding plans this weekend or next? I want to get some riding in within the next several weeks before it starts to get cooler..

 

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hey guys.....I hate to be a bother but have 2 more questions here......I was charged $2.28 for a crush washer(oil drain plug washer), and quoted $250 for a port and polish and was told it takes 5 hours........is this right? I just dont want to get screwed here and alot of people tell me I can get good straight answers on this site..........thank you :whoa:

 

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$150 per hour but $250 for 5 hours worth of work...WTF?????? I'm confussed here

 

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You're convinced these guys are trying to screw you over and now you are going to trust them to port a cylinder?

 

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no no....I was simply curious as to how much it would be....and I have no other place to go thats close. I simply want to know if that sounds about right because I have no idea.......thanks

 

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Pack everything in a box and send it to Eric Gorr, you'll be far better off from the sounds of things.

 

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yeah.....several people told me about him....Im gonna call him to arrange something.......thanks guys