Took the scoot to a local Indie (Jerry B's) to have the rear tire replaced, and front fork oil changed. We knew going into it I needed the rear axle replaced too. He gets the rear end apart and calls me. "That axle had quite a bend to it, I had to beat it out. You need new bearings and races. Your rear brakes are smoked and you need a new rotor, its glazed and .010" Away from being shot. " Ok do it. I pick up the bike and notice an immediate difference. Finally it rides just like new now. Very smooth and steady, wants to cruise at 80-85+ on the E-way, rock steady.

I get back the old axle and you could roll it on a flat surface and put .50 cents (2 Quarters) under the center of the axle. Bent like a bannanna! The original owner of this bike pulled a trailer and some how a longer axle ended up on it. I'm working out all the issues of getting a used bike for a great price. Also the rear shocks were blown, per advice from this board got a set of Progressive 440 HD"s . Good advice! The drive line is solid, the maintenence is done and I'm ready for some long miles!

Lots of credit to Jerry B too. He has a good supply of OE parts and only installs OE parts with his services. He and his wife Michelle run a tight ship!

Winter is too long....... Spring is here!!
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It is sure nice to hear a good dealer story once in awhile!!!

 

Glad everything is working out for ya.. Now get out and enjoy the hell out of it!!!

 

I have seen this term on here a few times "local Indie" can someone please explain?

Bob

 

Great story and a good plug for an honest shop. Enjoy the ride.

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Local independent shop. In other word's not Harley Davidson dealership.

KB

 

Maybe pulling a trailer is very bad for the bike.

 

Back in the early 80's at Daytona I came across a single bike accident. It was a Bagger pulling a trailer that had blown a tire. The couple, where alright except for a case of road rash and being shook-up. Right then and there, I decided I would never pull a trailer with a bike.
Now your story gives me another reason to hate them!

Glad to hear that everything worked out alright for you, and its always great to hear of a local business that treats their customers like gold.

 

Great lookin lab dude.

 

Thanks Bill, back at ya!