The difference between a HD "tech" using common sense or "book" learning
The difference between a HD "tech" using common sense or "book" learning
Got my bike back from having some warranty work done (pan gasket started leaking).
I did not check the oil before leaving the dealership. I did check it after I got home.
It was a full quart over-filled. (was showing almost 3/4" ABOVE the top mark on the dip-stick).
Out came the turkey baster...took almost 30 minutes to get it down to where it should be.
Called up...he dumped 4 quarts in and did not bother checking the dip-stick, said "that is what the book called for".
I did not check the oil before leaving the dealership. I did check it after I got home.
It was a full quart over-filled. (was showing almost 3/4" ABOVE the top mark on the dip-stick).
Out came the turkey baster...took almost 30 minutes to get it down to where it should be.
Called up...he dumped 4 quarts in and did not bother checking the dip-stick, said "that is what the book called for".
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NOTE... to all who have any Dealer or INDY work on their bike
I learned at my 1k service to have them check the bike over when they get it and make note of any scratches, dings ETC, and check it again before I ride away.
I had two little scratches on my fenders done at that 1k service, but didn't notice till next time I cleaned her several days later. MY bad..
Also check the oils and air pressure ..
Another reason I do all that I can of my own work any more.
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I learned at my 1k service to have them check the bike over when they get it and make note of any scratches, dings ETC, and check it again before I ride away.
I had two little scratches on my fenders done at that 1k service, but didn't notice till next time I cleaned her several days later. MY bad..
Also check the oils and air pressure ..
Another reason I do all that I can of my own work any more.
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Last edited by oct1949; May 13, 2013 at 01:54 AM.
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The dealer by me does a walk around your bike when you drop it off for service. Years ago I dropped my Evo ultra classic off for a speedometer cable. And when I picked it up, it had a bad rattle. Turns out the certified for some reason took the front brake calipers off and never put the anti rattle clips back in. They tried to say it was like that when I brought it in, with out checking their own checklist. Then got all apologetic when they checked their list and there was no mention of it. They fixed it, but I had to wait another hour. If someone works on your bike, go over it like the dealer did and make sure it done right and not damaged. Once you leave their shop, it's too late to blame them for anything.,,
He said gasket job...what kind of forum is this???
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Put another 50K on that trans before selling the bike. Good testament to redline and the durability of the 5 speed trans HD made.
That was my first thought. It appears it was.
My bet is that he did not warm it up before draining the oil, so more than should have stayed in the engine.
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