Dealer turned down work!
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Tourer
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Dealer turned down work!
Went in to have the 2500 mile service done on my Xbones today. Mechanic said not to worry about it until at least the 5,000. Said the MoCo just wants peoples money. He said he has a springer front end and he does his every 10,000. Wow, honesty from a dealership.
Cruiser
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From: Milton Keynes, UK
(I'm guessing) that its about an hours labour, the steering head bearing adjustment and lube would be a few minutes, the front wheel has to come off for the rocker arm adjustment.
In which case I would be tempted to cough up, especially if the bike in warranty and you had any problems down the road ..
If the dealer starts quoting silly money say couple or three hours labour I (might) be tempted to wait until 5000. Just my 0.02c
Last edited by Crossb0nes; Aug 3, 2010 at 05:40 PM. Reason: spelling
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He might be thinking that if you wait then there will be more business for them with repair/labor for parts that should have been done at 2500 miles. Do what you feel comfortable with.
The dealers are not called stealer"s for nothing.
The dealers are not called stealer"s for nothing.
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If a specifice problem does occur under warranty it should be addresed, however you don't seem to have a specific prob at the moment...
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With respect I don't think Hollywood is correct
Don't know if its different for Europe than the US, but my owners manual clearly states that at 2500 miles the bones needs a front end service (i.e. the fork adjustment should be checked)
Only springers have this requirement
Its very unlikely, but if the OP doesn't get the recommended front end service checked and subsequently there is a warranty claim for mashed head bearings or stuck rocker arm spherical bearings there is wriggle room for the moco. Extremely unlikely I know but best that owners have full info.
