Proper etiquette question...
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 967
Likes: 3
From: Eastern Massachusetts
RE: Proper etiquette question...
Maybe part your fault, maybe part their fault, certainly trying to get something done in the Spring is a bad choice.
Take the lesson -- when you make a service appointment get them to commit to start work the day you drop it off. Get a commitment for when the work will be complete. Frankly, for handlebars I'd expect to drop it off after work one evening and pick it up after work the following evening. It being Spring, though, I wouldn't expect a shop to agree to that. I'd just make a note to change them out in the Fall.
Take the lesson -- when you make a service appointment get them to commit to start work the day you drop it off. Get a commitment for when the work will be complete. Frankly, for handlebars I'd expect to drop it off after work one evening and pick it up after work the following evening. It being Spring, though, I wouldn't expect a shop to agree to that. I'd just make a note to change them out in the Fall.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 177
Likes: 1
From: Chapel Hill, NC
RE: Proper etiquette question...
Call them. You're a customer. Your business is the reason they exist. They won't spit in your soup. Tell them that you're thinking of picking up the bike if they haven't got it done...diplomatically and matter-of-fact. If they're smart, they'll get on it. If not, then you're better off taking it somewhere else.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,156
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: Proper etiquette question...
Maybe it's just me but if I have an appointment and the job is estimated at less than 8 hours I expect it back that day. WTH use is an appointment if they aren't getting on it as soon as it gets there? **** on them, pull it out and take it to someone that respects you.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 918
Likes: 0
From: Calgary, Canada
RE: Proper etiquette question...
yeah agreed tell me today means TODAY.............not when we have time..
Example .
My B- inlaw bought a bike from a MC member here.
They said it would be done by april 1rst..
Not the case..
I had too go down and say something cause the bike is paid for.
They are friends So i can bitch .
At least now it is getting done.
Example .
My B- inlaw bought a bike from a MC member here.
They said it would be done by april 1rst..
Not the case..
I had too go down and say something cause the bike is paid for.
They are friends So i can bitch .
At least now it is getting done.
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Proper etiquette question...
Long story short, I can pick up the bike Saturday... job completed. I looked at my appointment card and it did say "for the week of 5/5. drop off on 5/3."
But I do have to respond to some of the above posts.
I know you would! LTH
Only those who love to ride would understand that.
I kind of knew that going in... honest truth is I never wanted to do anything to my bike until I found this damn board!
That was my mod to resolve the turbulence issue... Once I tested it out, I was going to share it with you guys.
And by the way, I asked and yes, it is on a lift!
But I do have to respond to some of the above posts.
wow man... i do handlebar swaps for my buddies all the time, internal wire and all for about 100 bucks... wow! with you lived closer brother i would have helped walk your though it... LTH
Days in biking season is like weeks.
Maybe part your fault, maybe part their fault, certainly trying to get something done in the Spring is a bad choice.
That's one of the tallest windshields I've ever seen, reaches the top of the house.
And by the way, I asked and yes, it is on a lift!
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Proper etiquette question...
Flanders Beach Bars Link to bars. I was inspired by Netvampire's setup... Once I get the bike back I will post some pics. I'm digging the way she's coming along.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
