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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by YZR
And here we go...
Agree..... bike has issues 6 hrs after taking delivery, how do I fix it
 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 06:44 AM
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Take it back to the dealer and have them fix it.

You are being educated; however, you are not learning.

Unless you are a troll and not listening to the suggestions that are being presented.
 

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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 06:49 AM
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Not sure which dealership you bought the bike from, you being in Brooklyn, but listen to what you are being told. New to you bike should not have left the dealership with a warning light on, you should have gotten off the bike and asked them to deal with it. But you are still OK, call you salesman, explain the bike needs to come bike due to codes. Let them deal with it, and it should not cost you any $$$$$$. Good luck.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 06:52 AM
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Aren't these the engines that are having cam chain tensioner issues? Take it back.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 07:47 AM
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Well, Im in Brooklyn and bought it from NJ.
It's just financial issue for me, but now that you say it shouldn't cost anything, I will bug them...

It's just I bought it already, didn't finance... So was thinking there is not even point in bothering them, but will do
 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 09:21 AM
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Called them, told oil was low and needed topping, they said no problem 😆 I ll go and see whatsup
 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Smokovic
Called them, told oil was low and needed topping, they said no problem 😆 I ll go and see whatsup
Getting it back to them is best. Just like mentioned in other posts
Make sure they know about the codes and do something about them.

Good Luck WP
 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 10:07 AM
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I'm from Eastern Europe, we always buy second hand so something not working properly when you purchase vehicle is normal over there 😆

I freaking love this bike already.
Dealerships told me $1000+ for mini apes, so was kinda scared to even mention to them servicing or something thinkin they'll overcharge the **** out of me
😆 Thank you for advices

 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 10:47 AM
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Even if you bought it “as is” I’d take it back to the dealer. Don’t call them, it’s too easy to blow smoke up your skirt over the phone.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 10:53 AM
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Thank you.

I did but it as is but they said everything was changed and street ready...
Will go back today and update result

Thank youuuuuuu
 
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