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Old 09-21-2010, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
What, thay washed you bike after service??? Never got this option whenever I've brought mine in for maint. Feel lucky...
Not lucky for me,

When mine was washed after service by a Pittsburgh, PA dealership, it looked like they used sandpaper to wash and dry it.

Scratches all through the prior pristine paint.
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DoubleJ74
Why would you ride home with a wet ***? Sheesh find some freaking paper towels and dry off your damn seat.
One word,

leather,
 
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Originally Posted by *NIGHT TRAIN*
Ah yes, summer is winding down and cooler weather is on the way, when guys start
REALLY complainin' about every little thing.

This must be the pre-season exhibitions already...

There's the wind up, and HERE comes the bitch...
Wow,

You must be a really easy mark,

I'll bet if they dented your tank while washing it you would not even complain,

Far Out!!!
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hell hound
Hard to believe people get so worked up about a free wash
Bring your bike over and let my teenagers wash it for you.
 
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When ever I'm feeling down I just come here and read a few lines. In no time I'm back in my happy place..
 
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Originally Posted by ButtMan1000
Wow,

You must be a really easy mark,

I'll bet if they dented your tank while washing it you would not even complain,

Far Out!!!

Nope, just laid back and heavily insured...so's the dealer...

No problems with a dealer damaging any of my bikes since I got on one of these things in 1967... must be all that good karma I've been putting out all these years...
 
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Originally Posted by Pumba11
Well, you should have seen how shatty your bike looked after they test drove it, over and over again through the vacant lot next door with the nice big mud puddle.


Brings back memories of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.


Communication is the key. Likely the kid washing your bike doesn't even see the job order. "Bikes done" kid just washes it.
key word here is KID
 
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Old 09-21-2010, 04:40 PM
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Our local dealer does a pretty decent job of washing your bike. One time I was in a hurry and asked them not to wash it and kind of regretted it as i had to wash it the next day.
 
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Originally Posted by DoubleJ74
Why would you ride home with a wet ***? Sheesh find some freaking paper towels and dry off your damn seat. I agree that they should not have washed your bike though.
You must not have a 2009 Ultra. The seams of the seat are so crappy that the foam turns into a bath sponge in no time, and when you sit on it, guess what happens to your @ss?
I've learned it the first time I washed my bike. Now, I cover the seat with a garbage bag before washing the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by frenchbiker
You must not have a 2009 Ultra. The seams of the seat are so crappy that the foam turns into a bath sponge in no time, and when you sit on it, guess what happens to your @ss?
Now the truth comes out. It's not the wash that's the problem. Lashing out at the dealer is caused by the self-loathing that comes from being too cheap to buy a decent aftermarket seat.
 


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