Friend getting ripped off by dealer?

Insan3guy · August 12th, 2015, 09:15 AM

So my buddy has a rebel 250, great little bike, but he overfilled the oil a bit and it got into his air filter. He took it to the dealer, and they're saying he needs a new air filter, a new oil screen, and an oil change.

The air filter I can understand, but wouldn't he be alright without replacing the oil and screen? Not to mention that the dealer wants $200 to do the job. I'd do it myself right now for him, but I honestly don't know what the bike needs.

any help is appreciated

subxero · August 12th, 2015, 12:14 PM

Seems over priced, replacing things is not a bad idea, probably the right way to do it but you could easily get away without replacing things, just cleaning the air filter most likely and draining some oil.

Don't know much about the oil setup on those bikes

NGagne · August 13th, 2015, 01:22 PM

Drain the oil (reput the right amount after)

Clean everthing and it shoud be find.

200$ by the dealer is not to expensive if you add Parts and labors.

cbinker · August 13th, 2015, 02:06 PM

with parts and labor sounds like a normal price.

beren · August 13th, 2015, 05:08 PM

Assuming it is a 90s or later version, the air filter is a paper filter that can't be washed, only replaced. I seem to remember it costing about $30.

The bike has no oil filter, so the cost of the oil change is literally the cost of oil. I am not sure why a new oil screen is needed. Getting to the oil screen involves removing the right side cover, so now add the price of a new gasket.

I can highly recommend the people at rebel250.com for knowledgeable and friendly advice.

August 12th, 2015, 09:15 AM	#1
Insan3guy ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Coronado, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 zx6r Posts: 176	Friend getting ripped off by dealer? So my buddy has a rebel 250, great little bike, but he overfilled the oil a bit and it got into his air filter. He took it to the dealer, and they're saying he needs a new air filter, a new oil screen, and an oil change. The air filter I can understand, but wouldn't he be alright without replacing the oil and screen? Not to mention that the dealer wants $200 to do the job. I'd do it myself right now for him, but I honestly don't know what the bike needs. any help is appreciated __________________________________________________ You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be misquoted and used against you in an internet fight

August 12th, 2015, 12:14 PM	#2
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	Seems over priced, replacing things is not a bad idea, probably the right way to do it but you could easily get away without replacing things, just cleaning the air filter most likely and draining some oil. Don't know much about the oil setup on those bikes __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

August 13th, 2015, 02:06 PM	#4
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	with parts and labor sounds like a normal price. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

August 13th, 2015, 05:08 PM	#5
beren ninjette.org member Name: John Location: dallas Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 181	Assuming it is a 90s or later version, the air filter is a paper filter that can't be washed, only replaced. I seem to remember it costing about $30. The bike has no oil filter, so the cost of the oil change is literally the cost of oil. I am not sure why a new oil screen is needed. Getting to the oil screen involves removing the right side cover, so now add the price of a new gasket. I can highly recommend the people at rebel250.com for knowledgeable and friendly advice. __________________________________________________ Shhhhh, don't tell Jiggles I am using the [ you ] tag.

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August 13th, 2015, 01:22 PM	#3
NGagne ninjette.org member Name: Nicolas Location: Montreal, Canada Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2 Ninja 250r, Tl1000s and ZX7r Posts: 31	Drain the oil (reput the right amount after) Clean everthing and it shoud be find. 200$ by the dealer is not to expensive if you add Parts and labors.