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A couple things...
(1) I was told by Suzuki service that the 8000 mile service was quite important for 2 reasons: (1) Spark plug replacement; (2) Throttle Valve Synchronization.
Is this true? When I actually took the bike in for the 8K mile service, the same guy told me this time the most important thing was the spark plug replacement... and the throttle valve sync came at the 12K service. Of course, when I get the bike back, neither are done. The list they hand me has checks next to work completed and lines thru work not applicable - and there was a line thru both spark plug replacement and throttle.... When asked, they told me they were out of stock on spark plugs. Instead of being upfront with me and telling me, they just didn't do it and make me figure it out. WTH? So, I get to take it back in. Are they also supposed to synch throttle valves at 8K?
(2) As some may have noticed in another thread, I got my first bike flat in 2.5 years after getting bike back from the dealership service. Upon leaving the dealership, I take the bike straight home (about 1 mile away). After about an hour I decided to ride it... thought it seemed a little low, but blew it off since it just came back from service. After another hour of riding, it definitely felt under-pressured. So, I pulled over and checked it... right at 30 psi, 11 psi lower than service receipt claimed it was pressured to. So, I aired it up to 40 and rode another couple hours. When I got home I checked it at around 30 again. Woke up this AM and it was dead flat. Couldn't find any sign of damage to the tire, did the soapy water thing around tire, bead and valve - also tightened valve stem... nothing.
Now, I am not a conspiracy theorist and I am not paranoid, but I am just not trusting the dealership right now, especially after a history of somewhat shoddy service.
Now, I get to take the bike back back tomorrow and have them charge me for a brand new tire. Ahh, look at that! Sometimes I wonder if I am being messed with.
A couple things...
(1) I was told by Suzuki service that the 8000 mile service was quite important for 2 reasons: (1) Spark plug replacement; (2) Throttle Valve Synchronization.
Is this true? When I actually took the bike in for the 8K mile service, the same guy told me this time the most important thing was the spark plug replacement... and the throttle valve sync came at the 12K service. Of course, when I get the bike back, neither are done. The list they hand me has checks next to work completed and lines thru work not applicable - and there was a line thru both spark plug replacement and throttle.... When asked, they told me they were out of stock on spark plugs. Instead of being upfront with me and telling me, they just didn't do it and make me figure it out. WTH? So, I get to take it back in. Are they also supposed to synch throttle valves at 8K?
(2) As some may have noticed in another thread, I got my first bike flat in 2.5 years after getting bike back from the dealership service. Upon leaving the dealership, I take the bike straight home (about 1 mile away). After about an hour I decided to ride it... thought it seemed a little low, but blew it off since it just came back from service. After another hour of riding, it definitely felt under-pressured. So, I pulled over and checked it... right at 30 psi, 11 psi lower than service receipt claimed it was pressured to. So, I aired it up to 40 and rode another couple hours. When I got home I checked it at around 30 again. Woke up this AM and it was dead flat. Couldn't find any sign of damage to the tire, did the soapy water thing around tire, bead and valve - also tightened valve stem... nothing.
Now, I am not a conspiracy theorist and I am not paranoid, but I am just not trusting the dealership right now, especially after a history of somewhat shoddy service.
Now, I get to take the bike back back tomorrow and have them charge me for a brand new tire. Ahh, look at that! Sometimes I wonder if I am being messed with.
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