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Old 06-24-2014, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
... and the number one reason that the "Quickie Oil Change Centers" don't do scooters is they haven't figured out a way to get them out of the pit once they fall in ...
I just thought that I would update you on something. Around here they just put a piece of plywood over the hole, problem solved.
 
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Old 06-24-2014, 08:16 PM
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hell..they don't even know how to change fluids in automobiles, let alone bikes
 
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Old 06-24-2014, 08:42 PM
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There is one here in Texas that does. The owner always has his road king out front or in the bay. Never stopped to see what he charges.
 
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Old 06-24-2014, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by petdoc94
I guess one reason is us guys can't go to a GYNECOLGIST for a routine checkup...
Some could...
 
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Old 06-24-2014, 09:02 PM
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$14.95 oil changes are loss leaders. It's a shitty advertising tactic to get you in the door, give your car a quick once over and upsell you **** you probably don't need anyway. Since most jiffy lubes don't stock HD filters, or know anything about them, it just doesn't make sense.
 
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I'll never understand why people let Harley charge their oil for $80.00 effin dollars
 
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Old 06-25-2014, 07:25 AM
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Its not a matter of thinking they do it, they do it... I change my own oil and all routine maint... Here the thing - I could be traveling 30 -35 round trip legs a year. It depends on my trade show sched for my shop and insurance adjustments needed for my day gig.. So If I need maint, I'd rather drop the bike off and pick it up and ride it my sched is jammed. I've spent many an afternoon in the shop and have seen the check list performed... So yes, its done..
 
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Originally Posted by Crimson
but I still don't get why they wouldn't want to try to cash in on the money potential here.
Because they know their little snotty nosed grease monkeys who would screw up a wet dream would cost them more money than they would make. Their lucky if they do it right on a cage
 
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