What happend???
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What happend???
Ok, here's my dilemma. Been changing all my cables and hoses over to steel braided and did all the work myself with the exception of the throttle and idle cables. Didn't feel like dealing with it so for $65 I had the dealer do it. My bike has a Stage 1, pipes, AC and rejet and before I took it in for the cables, it was run smooth as can be with no lunging or decel popping. Well I picked it up today and the damn thing is sputering all over the place. Looses power and hesitates on accel and cracks and pops up a storm on decel. Sometimes just while Im riding, it feels like its running out of gas and is going to stall. What the F happend?
I think it needs a carb ajustment and my guess is its too lean but I dont know for sure. Im going to bring it back and bitch but if I wanted to adjust this myself, how do I do it? And can somebody out there tell me what the mechanic did to my bike? You think he would have tested it out before they turned it over to me. Poor Poor quality control and I am upset about this one. Im easy going, but this is ridiculous!
I think it needs a carb ajustment and my guess is its too lean but I dont know for sure. Im going to bring it back and bitch but if I wanted to adjust this myself, how do I do it? And can somebody out there tell me what the mechanic did to my bike? You think he would have tested it out before they turned it over to me. Poor Poor quality control and I am upset about this one. Im easy going, but this is ridiculous!
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RE: What happend???
Replacing throttle and idle cables should not impact any carb adjustments except possibly the idle speed setting. I'd check for leaks around manifold first. spray some wd 40 around the manifold joints when the engine is running and if it speeds up, you've got a leak.
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Ok, in reply to my own post, today, I finally found out what happend. Dropped the bike off at the dealer this past weekend to have them fix what they broke. First, they had to some pretty extensive carb work. They put in all new seals and gaskets. Also clean the float bowl and adjusted the carb as it needed to be. Then, they fixed the choke cable so that it now works properly. They also tuned the bike as best as they could and changed the plugs. Keep in mind, all I had them to to start with was change the idle, throttle and clutch cable to steel braided.
Then, the had to re-route the idle and throttle cable because the original tech left a big mess of saggy cable hanging down instead of routing them through the triple trees. Then, they also adjusted the clutch cable because when it was first done, it was like pulled a ton of bricks and when it would release, the bike would engage very roughly. So all of this just because I wanted steel braided cables. I seriously think the original guy who worked on my bike was either sick that day or just outright slammed on crack or something. So anyway, good ending here as the bike is running sweeter than before and I got a free tune-up out of it. Not a bad deal. Hats off to my dealer and the effort they gave to make it right for me. I will call the manager tomorrow and personally thank him.
Then, the had to re-route the idle and throttle cable because the original tech left a big mess of saggy cable hanging down instead of routing them through the triple trees. Then, they also adjusted the clutch cable because when it was first done, it was like pulled a ton of bricks and when it would release, the bike would engage very roughly. So all of this just because I wanted steel braided cables. I seriously think the original guy who worked on my bike was either sick that day or just outright slammed on crack or something. So anyway, good ending here as the bike is running sweeter than before and I got a free tune-up out of it. Not a bad deal. Hats off to my dealer and the effort they gave to make it right for me. I will call the manager tomorrow and personally thank him.
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RE: What happend???
Nice - Kudos all around.
I always ask for a certain tech that I trust and give him a $15 BW3's gift certificate when I pick up my bike. I know he'll take the extra time to double check my brake lines are hooked up before giving my bike back to me.
I always ask for a certain tech that I trust and give him a $15 BW3's gift certificate when I pick up my bike. I know he'll take the extra time to double check my brake lines are hooked up before giving my bike back to me.
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I have yet to take my bike in for service or upgrade as I do all that stuff myself... but with my car, like XL, I would always tip... you know, like lunch or something like that.... I always got good service...
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Perhaps I should pick up a gift certificate or something and drop it off for the mechanic next week. Good point to leave a tip for these guys. The guy who fixed it for me has been at the dealership for a long time so I know he's a good one. The funny thing is, I would think mechanics in general, especially Harley mechanics/technicians would take pride in their work. I would also think they do what they do because they truly enjoy it, not just for the money. I know some of them make a decent living as an HD technician.
Harley owners are the most critical owners out their. We eat, sleep and bleed this stuff and we know right from wrong when it comes to the way a bike rides and performs. On top of that, we pay big money for add-ons and service. Word of mouth on the street is important extremely important to HD and these dealerships. HD owners are clicky and in this example, they wouldnt want me going to a local bike night only to tell my buddies what a crappy job the dealership did. Im glad they made it right and it at this point it's a moot point. I just think the guys who work on these bikes should take pride in their work as it is a reflection on each one of them individually, the dealership they represent and even the MoCo.
Harley owners are the most critical owners out their. We eat, sleep and bleed this stuff and we know right from wrong when it comes to the way a bike rides and performs. On top of that, we pay big money for add-ons and service. Word of mouth on the street is important extremely important to HD and these dealerships. HD owners are clicky and in this example, they wouldnt want me going to a local bike night only to tell my buddies what a crappy job the dealership did. Im glad they made it right and it at this point it's a moot point. I just think the guys who work on these bikes should take pride in their work as it is a reflection on each one of them individually, the dealership they represent and even the MoCo.
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