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Old May 2, 2019 | 01:20 PM
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So I tell him, it flattens off at 3k, clear indication of cam timing issue. 4 days later, "Well, we don't see any issue, $65, and obtw, you have a nail in your rear tire, $70 to repair. Is there such as thing as a motorcycle mechanic who gives a ****?
 
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Old May 2, 2019 | 01:44 PM
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Remind us of your mods please. I thought you got off pretty light in the diagnosis, the indy did find a nail in your tire, saved you some heart burn on the road somewhere.
 

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Seems to me if I drop it off and they find a nail in a tire they better call and ask me if I want it repaired or replaced before doing anything and charging me for it.
 
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They did.
 
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They worked on your bike diagnosing your complaint. They didn't find an issue. Not every complaint is fixable or real. But they still spent time that they have to bill for. What's the problem?
 
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Here we go again!
 
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Not finding the issue. Like the 4 mechanics who said "Normal", then I find out the crank's .019 out of round.
 
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Did the indy tell you what he did to determine nothing is wrong with the bike/cams?
 
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Just picked it up. He just said it was "Running too rich".
 
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