Wow..... A little over the top, don't ya think. I can wrench, change oil and do other basic maintenance, but if something breaks in a short (warranteed) period of time. It is the responsiblity of the person who did cr_p work to begin with, to fix their mistake. It's called accountablity. Also, some people are better at differing things. I can't build a plane but I sure as heck can fly in one, I may not know how to fix the computer board in the furnice, but I ain't gone freeze this winter and those that can't, or aren't interested, in wrenching on their rides have every right to ride anyway.

As for dealership responsibilty, If it is a Harley part, put on by a Harley dealer, then it should be warranteed by ANY Harley Dealership. The fact that it isn't S_cks.

 

HD does not warrant its aftermarket parts. If your local who puts them on warrants them and his work why should another dealer be FORCED to warrant the work just because its a HD part? If you want warranty, leave the bike stock.

These dealers are individually owned. To expect them to fix another dealers f#$kup is expecting too much. Same with the Motor Clothes. If I sell you a pair of boots, I make the 50% markup. Why should another dealer be FORCED to take them back and LOSE MONEY (50%) when you don't know what size you wear or have enough sense to try them on? If you want that kind of convenience, your going to have to buy at the big chains like Sprawlmart. These are individually owned dealers and they carry the items they want and pay for them. They are free to set markup and store policies as they see fit. This has been challenged in court on numerouse occasions and the dealers have won.

Capitalism and free enterprise at its best...

 

What does RUB stand for?

 

Look it up in the General Harley Davidson Chat Forum in the top section.

 

It would have taken you lesseffort to just answer my question

RUB - Rich Urban Biker

 

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This isn't aimed at me is it? I do all my own work, but warrantyI warranty. I'm not gonna pay for it if it's under warranty. When my home's warranty was over, a month later the garbage disposal in the kitchen sink died. I was thrilled with the fact that I could run down to the nearest shop of my choice or buy one on line and just install a new one. No hassle......no BS......no runaround.......no warranty!
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Breathe out and feel the stress leaving your body............

 

I operate under this principal:Feed a man a fish and you have given him one meal. Teach a man to fish and he can feed himself for a lifetime.

Besides, I wrote the dang thing.

 

Thats a pretty good principal. I like your writeup on all the biker terms. I think the squid definition is a little incorrect though. A squid is a biker that doesn't wear any protective gear. Usually riding like a complete moron goes hand in hand with a squid not wearing any gear. In the Sport bike community its a big thing to wear your gear. I think mainly because they go down so much. In the HD world wearing gear is sadly looked down upon. Style and appearance take priority over safety.

 

I think you made your own point. If accountability is the issue then the orginal dealer that did the work should stand up for it.

In this case, he went to a different dealer. Why should a different dealer be accountable for another dealers f#%kups? It's not reasonable.

The other point is the turn signal came loose. This is not a warranty issue!!! Not exactly like he dropped a valve or something. I mean its a Harley...it shakes. Get used to tightening things and carrying a tool kit or you are going to find yourself on the cell phone calling your AAA service when your out on the road. Personally, I would be real concerned about riding a motorcyle and the inherent danger if I didn't know my way around it. Something like loose spokes can lead to disaster. Just saw this last year with the local HD salesman. His spokes were loose and his front rim literally fell apart going 40 mph. This is what happens on bikes where you put your life and trust entirely into the dealers $10/hr technicians. Better learn to check and double check and your way around your own bike. Just my .02.