dealer service question
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From: My house
RE: dealer service question
I think you got lucky, normally when the drain plug is shot the motor needs replacing. All jokes aside how long has this dealer been a Harley dealer, and to say something like the plug needs replacing, just to change oil, BS for sure, I would for sure look for another dealer or just get a service manual and do as much work on the bike as you could, especially on general maintenance.
Road Warrior
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RE: dealer service question
He's shoveling BS. They may charge you for all gaskets but the tech thats getting paid flate rate wont change out a gasket or seal that is good. It doesnt make sense or money for the tech, but you could get charged for them just the same.
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RE: dealer service question
Which Dealer is it?( Im thinking that where you are it must be Black Bear, or Sycamore) cant understand why you cant go to any dealership for this service. There cant be much difference between a US and UK spec machine,(apart from lights) especially for the 1000mile service.
I use Sycamore Harley at Uppingham and have had no problems, they even pick up and return the bike for services free of charge.
Lev
I use Sycamore Harley at Uppingham and have had no problems, they even pick up and return the bike for services free of charge.
Lev
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Cruiser
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RE: dealer service question
It is Black Bear that i am dealing with. They deall with AAFES (US military store) and is on only dealer in the UK i could pick my bike up from. They are also good with the VAT free paper work. I have a appointment on Tuesday for my 1000mile service and I want some good answers or i am taking all my buisness to Sycamore.
I have a good felling about Sycamore and if the weather holds out i am going on thier poker run on monday.
I have a good felling about Sycamore and if the weather holds out i am going on thier poker run on monday.
Cruiser
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RE: dealer service question
Stay far away from the stealer, sounds like he is justoutforyourfriggandollars.[sm=closed.gif]
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RE: dealer service question
You sure they didn't mean the the drain plug o-ring? Can't be more than a few pennies.
The HD service manual says (quote) "Inspect O-ring for tears or damage. Replace if required. Wipe any foreign material from plug."
The HD service manual says (quote) "Inspect O-ring for tears or damage. Replace if required. Wipe any foreign material from plug."
