The Perfect Day
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Just spoke to the service manager. He said my bike will be ready at noon and for sure it was a blown head gasket. I asked him what caused this. He said, Probably not anything you could do to prevent, he has seen about a dozen faulty ones since the M8's came out. He did say not letting the bike warm up properly could be a factor but I always let it warm up until it idles down to 950 RPM's, then ride slow and easy for the first few miles.
He asked if I do a lot of engine braking? I responded of course I engine brake with rev matching, but I don't skip gears on the downshift where the engine over revs. Is this a common problem? I've never blown a head gasket on a motorcycle, car or truck. I know head gaskets on vehicles blow due to excessive heat or poor cooling system.
I am puzzled is all. I don't beat on this bike. Maybe it was just defective?
He asked if I do a lot of engine braking? I responded of course I engine brake with rev matching, but I don't skip gears on the downshift where the engine over revs. Is this a common problem? I've never blown a head gasket on a motorcycle, car or truck. I know head gaskets on vehicles blow due to excessive heat or poor cooling system.
I am puzzled is all. I don't beat on this bike. Maybe it was just defective?
Improper warm up caused or contributed to the problem? I don't believe that for a second. Typical dealership strategy of blaming the owner.
Defective gasket and/or assembly line sloppiness is to blame, as evidenced by the fact they've had a dozen others with the same problem.
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Originally Posted by Dynamick
Improper warm up caused or contributed to the problem? I don't believe that for a second. Typical dealership strategy of blaming the owner.
Defective gasket and/or assembly line sloppiness is to blame, as evidenced by the fact they've had a dozen others with the same problem.
Defective gasket and/or assembly line sloppiness is to blame, as evidenced by the fact they've had a dozen others with the same problem.
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