Unofficially done with bring the CBR in for service - Page 2

pauldun170 · 04-20-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Which dealer was it Paul?

Trace you can never say you have all the tools you need, have to justify buying those new tools down the road

Funwheels in Medford.
I don't want to condemn the shop or the mechanics since even the best shops have off days.

Cutty72 · 04-20-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

First off... as I always say... "why pay someone else to F up your bike?"

On the other hand... I have found this is expected with metric (yam/kaw/suz) dealers. My BIL is expierencing this with his Kaw Vulcan. My HD dealer is TOP NOTCH service and that would never fly. HD won't allow it.

I'm sure there is a similar level of professionalism on other premium motorcycles like BMW.

For example I really like my BIL's Kaw, but the dealerships customer service blows compared to my HD dealer. It's like the those metric companies don't push them to better service. IDK.

HD may not allow it on a HD bike. Bring them something that doesn't say HD on it and they care more about they shit they just flushed.
Had more issues with my Buell. Some of it was plain ignorance since they had never done "x" on that bike before. (I bought the first one, and put on the most miles) But even plastic being put on incorrectly and fasteners forgotten got kind of annoying.

jtemple · 04-20-2012, 10:16 AM

I have never taken a motorcycle in for service. The last time mine see the dealership is when I sign the paperwork and drive them off the lot. The most they'll see of the bike are the wheels when I bring them in for new tires, and that's only for streetbikes. Dirtbike tires I change myself.

I haven't had to do anything major, like new rings or anything like that. But, when the time comes, I plan on learning.

Trip · 04-20-2012, 10:23 AM

I still take my BMW in for service. I don't like messing with the BMW computer stuff. Like messing with the brakes is a pain in the ass with the ABS and all that. So I let them do it. My local BMW dealer in Knoxville and Chattanooga are both real well known reliable dealers for service though.

I won't bring in a bike that I can do the service myself though. I do most everything on the BMW that isn't computer related and do some of the computer stuff now that I have a GS911.

G-Rex · 04-20-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

now that I have a GS911

Oh really now.....very interesting.

Trip · 04-20-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Oh really now.....very interesting.

Yeah, I got tired of paying them $80 to reset my service reminder and check fault codes for me. I plan on getting more BMWs, so I just decided to get one. They will probably change the hookup now that I got one though. LOL

jtemple · 04-20-2012, 03:20 PM

The thing with your BMW is probably the biggest reason why I don't buy a Ducati.

Gas Man · 04-20-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I still take my BMW in for service. I don't like messing with the BMW computer stuff. Like messing with the brakes is a pain in the ass with the ABS and all that. So I let them do it. My local BMW dealer in Knoxville and Chattanooga are both real well known reliable dealers for service though.

I won't bring in a bike that I can do the service myself though. I do most everything on the BMW that isn't computer related and do some of the computer stuff now that I have a GS911.

Yeah for my HD ABS you can't bleed the brakes without their tech computer...

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

HD may not allow it on a HD bike. Bring them something that doesn't say HD on it and they care more about they shit they just flushed.
Had more issues with my Buell. Some of it was plain ignorance since they had never done "x" on that bike before. (I bought the first one, and put on the most miles) But even plastic being put on incorrectly and fasteners forgotten got kind of annoying.

I think that is also a particular HD dealer issue. Hopefully those asshats would get weeded out.

That stuff don't fly in this area, too much competition.

G-Rex · 04-20-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

The thing with your BMW is probably the biggest reason why I don't buy a Ducati.

Ducati mechanics have everyone fooled. I'm convinced the people who complain the loudest about Ducati maintenance have never turned a wrench on one.

I rebuilt one from the inside out, and while it was a little more intensive than a Japanese motorcycle, it was by no means *difficult* to work on.

pauldun170 · 04-20-2012, 09:44 PM

Dropped the oil level a bit and put the body work back on properly.
Looks like oil changes are going to be a breeze on this thing.
4 bolts, off pops the lower. Putting it back on was a bit of a pain (origami bodywork and a couple of tabs) but its not that bad.

I think I need some new allen keys since the once I own have a stupid rounded end on the long part.

04-20-2012, 10:16 AM	#3
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I have never taken a motorcycle in for service. The last time mine see the dealership is when I sign the paperwork and drive them off the lot. The most they'll see of the bike are the wheels when I bring them in for new tires, and that's only for streetbikes. Dirtbike tires I change myself. I haven't had to do anything major, like new rings or anything like that. But, when the time comes, I plan on learning.

04-20-2012, 10:23 AM	#4
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I still take my BMW in for service. I don't like messing with the BMW computer stuff. Like messing with the brakes is a pain in the ass with the ABS and all that. So I let them do it. My local BMW dealer in Knoxville and Chattanooga are both real well known reliable dealers for service though. I won't bring in a bike that I can do the service myself though. I do most everything on the BMW that isn't computer related and do some of the computer stuff now that I have a GS911.

04-20-2012, 03:20 PM	#7
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The thing with your BMW is probably the biggest reason why I don't buy a Ducati.