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13-04-07, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vickster

The reason the bike didn't go to all about bikes is becuase I wanted to retain the warranty!!

Serves me right for being female and a bit stupid I guess

The important thing thats being missed on this thread is that the bike has been serviced.

OK the cost was a tad high by some comparisons but if the schedule states plug changes (in a year) then thats an extra half hour labour I guess to get access to the rear cylinder spark plug so that cost might not be so bad.

From experience I'd consider either JHS Racing in Brizzle or George White in Swinedon for my work. Bike Treads in Swindon are good for tyres but can be inconsistant on both priceing and quality of work, they did OK on my bike though for tyres last time.

northwind · 13-04-07, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beenz

thats an extra half hour labour I guess to get access to the rear cylinder spark plug

1) Lift tank
2) There it is!

Front's a bit more fiddly though

totally agree with you, I think "ripped off"'s a bit steep here, maybe not fair at all.

14-04-07, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

1) Lift tank
2) There it is!

Front's a bit more fiddly though

totally agree with you, I think "ripped off"'s a bit steep here, maybe not fair at all.

That's why I wrote "ripped off?" and not "ripped off!"

northwind · 14-04-07, 05:50 PM

That was more aimed at the people who're a bit too fast to condemn dealer servicing than yourself...

Not to say I use a dealer myself, I've done my own for years... But people like to think that it's as simple as following the service guide and that anything extra is a ripoff, or that anyone who can work through the list can adequately service a bike, and it's just not so... If only it were that simple

Hands up anyone who's taken a bike in for a tyre change and had the dealers notice something that you'd not just because you'd grown accustomed to it over time...

15-04-07, 10:46 AM

used to live in bristol before my relocation relocation!

and from experience - i wouldnt take my mower to be serviced at fowlers.
the place is ok for kit etc - but thats about it.

14-04-07, 05:50 PM	#34
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Ripped off? That was more aimed at the people who're a bit too fast to condemn dealer servicing than yourself... Not to say I use a dealer myself, I've done my own for years... But people like to think that it's as simple as following the service guide and that anything extra is a ripoff, or that anyone who can work through the list can adequately service a bike, and it's just not so... If only it were that simple Hands up anyone who's taken a bike in for a tyre change and had the dealers notice something that you'd not just because you'd grown accustomed to it over time... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

15-04-07, 10:46 AM	#35
freakin it Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ripped off? used to live in bristol before my relocation relocation! and from experience - i wouldnt take my mower to be serviced at fowlers. the place is ok for kit etc - but thats about it.

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