Feelin' Screwed
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Feelin' Screwed
Just brought the bike in for the 1K service...the technician finds a 3" screw in my rear tire. \\; There goes $300 (tire, wheel weights, labor) I wasn't planning on spending.
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From: N.E. Oklahoma
RE: Feelin' Screwed
Sorry to hear about that. \\;
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Dealers have to make a living too. \\; Have you ever removed a rear wheel yourself? \\; If you have, then you know how long it takes. \\;For me, a tire replacement is almost 2 hrs. to include belt tension check, torque of rear axle to spec, and road test.
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I know they asked if \\;you wanted it fixed they have to\\; you had the option of saying "no", going down the road \\;and fixing it yourself.
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You "screwed" yourself. \\; Sorry, just sayin'
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Dealers have to make a living too. \\; Have you ever removed a rear wheel yourself? \\; If you have, then you know how long it takes. \\;For me, a tire replacement is almost 2 hrs. to include belt tension check, torque of rear axle to spec, and road test.
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I know they asked if \\;you wanted it fixed they have to\\; you had the option of saying "no", going down the road \\;and fixing it yourself.
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You "screwed" yourself. \\; Sorry, just sayin'
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Coral Springs, Florida
RE: Feelin' Screwed
First of all, did you actually see the screw? Secondly, they overpriced the repair. I just had a new slim w/w Dunlop installed on the rear of my '07 Electra Glide at Petersons HD in Miami. 45 minutes (including an excellent wash job) for $192 including balancing, new stem, and all taxes.
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Petersons is the only "real deal" dealer in SE Florida. The other 3 are all Rossmeyer dealers, and they are almost criminal in every aspect of their operations.
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Petersons is the only "real deal" dealer in SE Florida. The other 3 are all Rossmeyer dealers, and they are almost criminal in every aspect of their operations.
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Tourer
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RE: Feelin' Screwed
I picked up a screw on the front at 1200 miles or so. \\; Rummaged through the tool box and stuck a plug in it. \\; 10.5k on the clock now. \\; \\; \\; I think the plug held. \\;
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RE: Feelin' Screwed
ORIGINAL: Techie
Just a thought, but how much is your A$$ worth? Plug it or relace it.
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Aloha,
Just a thought, but how much is your A$$ worth? Plug it or relace it.
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Aloha,
