What should I do?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: CT/FL
I don't know why people bring parts to a shop and ask them to install - it's like bringing ground beef to mcdonalds and asking them to make you a burger. my indy gives me 10-15% off retail so it's about the same price as the internet, and he gets to make a little more profit to stay in business.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,478
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From: West Liberty, Ohio
I don't know why people bring parts to a shop and ask them to install - it's like bringing ground beef to mcdonalds and asking them to make you a burger. my indy gives me 10-15% off retail so it's about the same price as the internet, and he gets to make a little more profit to stay in business.
McDonalds doesn't have a labor rate posted for quoting frying a hamburger.
Supporter
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Grays Creek, NC
Never heard of a K&N cover, I thought your Indy said he put a new K&N filter on?
Supporter
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Grays Creek, NC
As a matter of fact I just changed your oil the right way with a new filter and oil that looks like the one that was on your bike, could you please put the $ in my paypal. I just did your buddies as well so could you you pay for that as well, and I used a new K&N cover on his!
Dude are you really this naive about Bikes?
Dude are you really this naive about Bikes?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Daytona, Fla.
Take the bike, the receipt (you do have one, right?), & go back & ask calmly about the "mistake". If he's honest he'll change the oil & filter right then with you there. If he gives you any problems thank him for his time, let him know that you will tell *everyone* about your experience, & find a new shop. He may have made a mistake, anyone can. He may be trying to screw you, you don't want to let him near anything else you own. A lot easier than agonizing over it with your neighbors & half the internet.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: In my head
Right!
I mean jesus, what the hell is the worst that can happen... the comes out from behind the counter and beats you half to death with an oil filter? /Sarcasm on
I mean jesus, what the hell is the worst that can happen... the comes out from behind the counter and beats you half to death with an oil filter? /Sarcasm on
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: CENTRAL IL
Take the bike, the receipt (you do have one, right?), & go back & ask calmly about the "mistake". If he's honest he'll change the oil & filter right then with you there. If he gives you any problems thank him for his time, let him know that you will tell *everyone* about your experience, & find a new shop. He may have made a mistake, anyone can. He may be trying to screw you, you don't want to let him near anything else you own. A lot easier than agonizing over it with your neighbors & half the internet.
stake, give him a chance to make it right
