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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 05:23 PM
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Why do things on my bikes always break after i checked into a Harley dealership for servicing?

My clutch was perfectly fine, i rode to the dealership, after i checked in for servicing, they said my clutch needs replacing because the cable broke.

After i picked up my bike from servicing, my airbag no longer works, and the oil wasn't replaced.

Looks like i need to learn to fix and service my own bike - it only happens at a harley dealership never at the Lamborghini or a Ducati dealership.
 

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Oh Jesus, here we go again
 
Old Dec 15, 2020 | 05:27 PM
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Did you get a new engine in the bike? Seem to recall you asking about recommendations for a blown motor.
 
Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jessica Sinclair
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After i picked up my bike from servicing, my airbag no longer works, and the oil wasn't replaced.
That's cool your bike equips with airbag. Did you hit someone or something so you know it's no longer working?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:28 PM
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"My Airbag No Longer Works" (Could be in contention for Quote of the Day)

Well that could be a good thing with the hot air you seem to blow out your orifice on your Harley & dealer bashing troll post.
 
Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:35 PM
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Poor you huh?
 
Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:35 PM
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OK, I'll bite, being the new guy to Harleys...where do I find the air bag button??


(Just feeding the troll)
 
Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jessica Sinclair
it only happens at a harley dealership never at the Lamborghini or a Ducati dealership.
eh, seems to be some low key bragging
 
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Obviously you go to the worst dealer in the world.
 
Old Dec 15, 2020 | 06:46 PM
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Better check and make sure they didnt muck around with your flux capacitor. Its been known to happen.
 



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