Dealer service issues

[Tbone]

Well finally got around to installing Ramair yesterday while viewing Wayne's instruction video on Youtube(excellent video btw), and came to a point where he was talking about removing the two 5mm bolts from intake plenum and how hard they were to get to. Well this was not a problem for me as they were not even there! So a little history on my bike...back in May I took to dealer and had them replace cam cover gasket(common problem on 14 Roadster) and a week later I left for Myrtle Beach bike week. On the way down while gassing up I noticed the front bolt holding gas tank on was missing, so once I got to MB I found a hardware store and resolved that problem and now I discovered this. Also, the rest of the bolts that would be hard to get to were barely hand tight and the ones that were easy to get to I could hardly break free. Hmmm. This is just a rant, I will be giving the dealer that did my work a call to tell them of my displeasure. On a lighter note the Ramair seems to work very well I will be taking ride later today as it is warming up to 48 degreees.

 

[leatal]

That is probably the biggest reason why most of us do our own maintenance! I don't trust ANY store bought mechanic to touch any mechanical thing I own. Google what you want to repair/modify, view how its done, and go to town. A lot easier then most think and the money saved will buy more tools then you need!

 

[Tripps]

I stopped using my dealer due to loose, missing, and stripped bolts myself.

 

[Paul Bryant]

On a totally separate note Tbone, what is the bike in your Avatar? I've seen this photo before and "think" it's a Sonny Routt double engine Triumph Twin.

 

[Tbone]

On a totally separate note Tbone, what is the bike in your Avatar? I've seen this photo before and "think" it's a Sonny Routt double engine Triumph Twin.

The bike in question was built and owned by Boris Murray it had twin 750 cc triumph motors running 92% nitro and held many records in the 70s. One of the first top fuelers.

 

[BillyIndiana]

I have only had the experience of dealer service once and that was for the 500 mile service to keep the warranty in tact. I must say I was very impressed with Falcone Motorsports in Indianapolis for that one service.

I purchased my R3T from Windy City Triumph in St Charles IL., but they are not the dealer that uncrated it and put it together.

I have been over mine a couple times and have found issues with loose stuff. I had a rattle that was driving me daft and found it to be the shield/ cover on the muffler on the shift side of the bike. I will give it a good going over this winter and check as many torque specs as I can.

A little TLC in this area never hurts.

 

[EasTexRIII]

I have only had the experience of dealer service once and that was for the 500 mile service to keep the warranty in tact. I must say I was very impressed with Falcone Motorsports in Indianapolis for that one service.

I purchased my R3T from Windy City Triumph in St Charles IL., but they are not the dealer that uncrated it and put it together.

I have been over mine a couple times and have found issues with loose stuff. I had a rattle that was driving me daft and found it to be the shield/ cover on the muffler on the shift side of the bike. I will give it a good going over this winter and check as many torque specs as I can.

A little TLC in this area never hurts.

I go over the whole bike every 3000-5000 miles to check for loose nuts, bolts, ect

 

[TriumPhil]

There are plenty of loose nuts on this site, Clint (hint, hint). How do we manage that?

 

[Paul Bryant]

The bike in question was built and owned by Boris Murray it had twin 750 cc triumph motors running 92% nitro and held many records in the 70s. One of the first top fuelers.

Wheel spinning AND lifting the front wheel, that is real power (to weight ratio)



P.S. Sorry to Hi-jack the thread !

 

[Tbone]

No problem on the Hi-jack cuz the pic you posted is badass!