View Poll Results: Who should pay for the part?
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 494
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From: Charlotte, NC
This is a professional shop and you would hope they understand the workings of bike before they work on it. They should have informed you that this sensor could break and that they would be cautious, but if it broke it would cost you and additional $XXX amount.
Otherwise, it is their mistake and they should pay for it.
Otherwise, it is their mistake and they should pay for it.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,279
Likes: 56
From: Union Bridge, MD
Like has been said, stuff happens. That saying still does not relieve me of the responsibility of damages done if I be the guilty one. He should step up and pay for his mistake.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: Seven Valleys Pa.
Guy comes to my house fix my tv and knocks it over and breaks it while he's fixing it, do you think I'm going to pay for half? No way in hell. Either his company or their insurance company would be paying for it.
Plumber comes to my house to fix a leak and breaks something else, who's going to pay for it? He is.
Plumber comes to my house to fix a leak and breaks something else, who's going to pay for it? He is.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,282
Likes: 2
From: Yukon, OK
I had something like this happen recently...and we split it 60% indy 40% me and i was happy with that, and you are correct sh** does happen and I personally dont mind paying part of the tab....i just would not pay it all, and as one post said if it was the dealer you would have paid for all the bolts etc....I dont think it was a bad deal. How expensive was the part...are we talking about 100 or 25 dollars?
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 793
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From: Beverly Hills, Fl. Swimmin pools. Movie stars
It was his mistake so since he broke the part he gets to pay for it. In no way should you have to pay any of it. I guess the next time he will know how to do it the correct way without breaking it. In fact it would have been better if he had just replaced the part and just mentioned it to you. That would have been the stand up thing to do. 
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 602
Likes: 2
From: Lakewood, N.J.
I wish my pockets were lined with money like some of you guys are. If that happen to me I'd have my boot up his butt, then I'd bring him to court for stealing my boot.
Any place that does a job for you is responsible for damages to your bike. Unless you're a fool to bring it to some amature. Then shame on you.
Any place that does a job for you is responsible for damages to your bike. Unless you're a fool to bring it to some amature. Then shame on you.
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 331
Likes: 1
From: Fuquay Varina, NC
Depending on what broke, it might be repairable. If the POS little green connector plug that attaches the throttle assembly to the extension harness is broken, you will need a new harness or throttle assembly. They can break just by changing the grips if the grip is stuck even a little on the throttle gear. Ask me how I know. What I would do and suggest this to anyone that takes that bugger apart is to replace the complete assembly with HD
PT# 32310-08 (sensor kit for internal wiring). This eliminates the connector in the bars and puts the only connection inside the fairing so it is not so vulnerable. I think they run about 90 bucks and other than needing to install the plug assemblyy onto the end of the wires after running into position, it's a a nice way to avoid potential issues in the future.
PT# 32310-08 (sensor kit for internal wiring). This eliminates the connector in the bars and puts the only connection inside the fairing so it is not so vulnerable. I think they run about 90 bucks and other than needing to install the plug assemblyy onto the end of the wires after running into position, it's a a nice way to avoid potential issues in the future.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 46
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I own my shop, cars, atvs and service work on motorcycles. There are many reasons for the part to break, I'm sure he was not trying to break it. Even on a new bike things happen. I don't charge extra labor but, I do charge my cost of the part. Things do happen when you change things. If you don't want to have that trouble of blaming someone else, then buy some tools and learn to do it yourself.
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 523
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From: Charleston, SC
Well, the part was $100/retail, and he actually charged me half of retail.
On another note, I don't understand why mechanics feel they should be immune from criticism. As soon as they are, many seem to jump to the "do it yourself if you don't like it" argument.
If a contractor comes to my house to replace my windows and does damage to the bricks or siding, then he's responsible. If a plumber comes and damages a part, he's responsible. These things happen all the time and when they're in the wrong, they don't expect you to cover part of the cost.
On another note, I don't understand why mechanics feel they should be immune from criticism. As soon as they are, many seem to jump to the "do it yourself if you don't like it" argument.
If a contractor comes to my house to replace my windows and does damage to the bricks or siding, then he's responsible. If a plumber comes and damages a part, he's responsible. These things happen all the time and when they're in the wrong, they don't expect you to cover part of the cost.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: Seven Valleys Pa.
Well, the part was $100/retail, and he actually charged me half of retail.
On another note, I don't understand why mechanics feel they should be immune from criticism. As soon as they are, many seem to jump to the "do it yourself if you don't like it" argument.
If a contractor comes to my house to replace my windows and does damage to the bricks or siding, then he's responsible. If a plumber comes and damages a part, he's responsible. These things happen all the time and when they're in the wrong, they don't expect you to cover part of the cost.
On another note, I don't understand why mechanics feel they should be immune from criticism. As soon as they are, many seem to jump to the "do it yourself if you don't like it" argument.
If a contractor comes to my house to replace my windows and does damage to the bricks or siding, then he's responsible. If a plumber comes and damages a part, he's responsible. These things happen all the time and when they're in the wrong, they don't expect you to cover part of the cost.
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