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hey guys,
not posted on here for awhile as i sold my SV but would appreciate some advice. I bought a cheap bike and took it to the garage to balance the carbs as it was running a bit rich. When i picked it up yesterday it was running really badly. All that was wrong with it before was that it was bogging down and cutting out at idle. Now the engine is sounding rough, smoking from the exhaust, leaking oil and I cant put any power down. It struggles to get even half way to redline. My question is.... do any of you have any experience in dealing with bad mechanics/garages? Do i have any sort recourse or is it simply my word against theirs and nothing will get done to sort this? Thanks |
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This isnt on; I suggest you complain to the garage (letter in writing, perhaps an assesment by another qualified mechanic etc etc). Then, take your bike to someone like Sid Squid or Yorkie Chris and get it properly fixed
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Look where he is located A*H!
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![]() ![]() Mind you, folks on ehre might be able t guide you through sorting the bike yourself. Oil leaks you can at least identify the location on the bike, then post on here how best to stop it .org to the rescue? |
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First instance take it back and be firm but polite and explain you're not happy and give them a chance to put it right and I wouldnt be expecting to pay for it to be done properly this tiime either.
I wouldnt go in there muttering about trading standards just yet, if they are a decent place they should get your sorted out.
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This was my first "professional" experience as I've always taken on projects myself (with help of a more knowledgable friend). I would ask for help fixing the problem on here but I already feel guilty for using SV650.org as i jumped ship when i sold mine
![]() Should I ask for my money back or would that just end any possible negotiations or chance of them remedying the problem? Forgive my ignorance but, when you take your bike in to a garage is it normal for them to charge you for time spent diagnosing the problem? |
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I wouldn't be demanding refund yet ... give them chance to fix it.
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Either that or just write it off to experience and get a haynes manual for it...
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I appreciate the comments btw. |
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Not that I'm paniking or having visions of doom for my engine...
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