"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:02:40 -0500, "NOYB" wrote:


Gene,
Have you hit 200 hours on your Suzuki's yet?

Yes.


Did you have to replace the anodes?

You know... I don't know. To maintain the warranty I have taken it
back to the dealer.... they didn't specifically charge me for doing
it, but it might be on the (long) list of things that must be done
and, thus, are covered by the flat rate.

I don't have the service manual with me, right now, so I can't
check....



The reason that I asked is that my local dealer suggested changing the
anodes on my DF250 every 200 hours. He says there are anodes up in the
head that need to be changed (never heard of this???), and it's pretty
extensive work to get 'em off. He's telling me that the 2 hour service
(change oil, water pump impeller, thermostat, anodes, bonding wires,
lower gear oil, etc) is $240 in parts alone...and another 4 hours labor.
I also have to pay transport cost because I don't have a trailer. The
bill will be over $600!


For non-dentists, the bill is only $48.

I was actually wondering that. I made the mistake of calling from my
office. The service manager called me back with the price, and of course my
receptionist answered "Dr. NOYB's office". I figured that the price doubled
once he heard that.