I got's to know
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I got's to know
How many of us think the dealers run our bikes to normal operating temperature when they service it. DO they ldle it or run it around the block a few times . OR do they just pull it in the shop and work on it cold. I think they change fluids oil and trans cold thats just me thinking . They an't test rideing your bike in below 40f when its cold outside.
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Ha, ha, ha ha, ha, ha, ha ha, ha!
I KNOW my dealer does nothing! The last time it was in he told me they ran it 32 miles to try and find my electrical problem (they never did), but guess what? The odometer read 0.1 mile difference from when I took it in until the day I picked it up - 2 weeks later, I might add(NOT fixed).
The Service Managertried to bill me for 1-1/12 hours of a mechanic's time to do the "road testing". I walked him over to my bike and showed him the mileage on the bike, then I showed him the mileage on the invoice when I brought it in. Difference? 1/10th of a mile. I told him to eat his invoice and have never been back - nor will I ever be back.
I KNOW my dealer does nothing! The last time it was in he told me they ran it 32 miles to try and find my electrical problem (they never did), but guess what? The odometer read 0.1 mile difference from when I took it in until the day I picked it up - 2 weeks later, I might add(NOT fixed).
The Service Managertried to bill me for 1-1/12 hours of a mechanic's time to do the "road testing". I walked him over to my bike and showed him the mileage on the bike, then I showed him the mileage on the invoice when I brought it in. Difference? 1/10th of a mile. I told him to eat his invoice and have never been back - nor will I ever be back.
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if your worried about them changin fluids cold, make an appointment and ride your bike there. that should get your fluids nice and warm. then you wouldnt have to worry about it.
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if your worried about them changin fluids cold, make an appointment and ride your bike there. that should get your fluids nice and warm. then you wouldnt have to worry about it.
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if your worried about them changin fluids cold, make an appointment and ride your bike there. that should get your fluids nice and warm. then you wouldnt have to worry about it.
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I hate the f$%kin service guys. They don't work on my bike anymore.
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then ride your bike home and bring it back in the mornin. problem still solved
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