Need Help cause im a dumbass
#21
03-08-2008, 10:32 AM
RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
BT....don't sugar coat what you say!!!!!!!!!!! say it how you feel....I gotta tell ya ...I don't think sympathy is in order here....but I feel bad for this guy......hope it works out......BINNY.
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
I think if you check the fine print in on your warranty papers it clearly states that ignorance and stupidity isn't covered and may, infact, void any warranty implied... 
Get ready to take it up the **** without lube from the stealer!
ORIGINAL: DarkNite
i decided im just gonna take it in and face the music.
will the extended warrenty cover my stupidity.
i decided im just gonna take it in and face the music.
will the extended warrenty cover my stupidity.
Get ready to take it up the **** without lube from the stealer!
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03-08-2008, 10:36 AM
#23
03-08-2008, 11:52 AM
RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
ORIGINAL: jbarbarian
Yeah man your hosed, I did the same thing. For next time what you will do is remove that little cover over the Electronic Ignition Module/Points cover by drilling out the rivits, and after you unscrew the ignition/points you can thus unbolt you main cam gear. I just hope that when you pulled the gears out that those pushrods didnt hit any of those brass bushing on the interior of the case that you cam gears slide into. You should let us know the progress, and best of luck. Be carefull if you try to fix it yourself that you in top dead center, and you align your timiming up correctly. Learning by mistakes is okay, but expensive.
Yeah man your hosed, I did the same thing. For next time what you will do is remove that little cover over the Electronic Ignition Module/Points cover by drilling out the rivits, and after you unscrew the ignition/points you can thus unbolt you main cam gear. I just hope that when you pulled the gears out that those pushrods didnt hit any of those brass bushing on the interior of the case that you cam gears slide into. You should let us know the progress, and best of luck. Be carefull if you try to fix it yourself that you in top dead center, and you align your timiming up correctly. Learning by mistakes is okay, but expensive.
hahaha there won't be a next time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm just taking it in, i couldn't sleep last night cause i felt so dumb.
i wasn't looking for sympathy, just the truth on how much work. i'll have it at the shop today, once all the laughing at me is over, i'll be back to normal.
cheers
#24
03-08-2008, 12:06 PM
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RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
ORIGINAL: Binny
BT....don't sugar coat what you say!!!!!!!!!!! say it how you feel....I gotta tell ya ...I don't think sympathy is in order here....but I feel bad for this guy......hope it works out......BINNY.
BT....don't sugar coat what you say!!!!!!!!!!! say it how you feel....I gotta tell ya ...I don't think sympathy is in order here....but I feel bad for this guy......hope it works out......BINNY.
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
I think if you check the fine print in on your warranty papers it clearly states that ignorance and stupidity isn't covered and may, infact, void any warranty implied...
Get ready to take it up the **** without lube from the stealer!
ORIGINAL: DarkNite
i decided im just gonna take it in and face the music.
will the extended warrenty cover my stupidity.
i decided im just gonna take it in and face the music.
will the extended warrenty cover my stupidity.
Get ready to take it up the **** without lube from the stealer!
Don't get me wrong, I wish DarkNite well. But the fact isthere isno warranty in the world has a claus in it that states "fixing the owners mistakeswill becovered".
At $90 some odd dollars an hour (not sure what the exact going rate the stealer charges for labor) that the stealer charges for labor, I'd consider paying that amountfor a stupid mistake (which the OP has already already admitted to)to be fixed,taking it up the ***.
There was no offense intended by my post as I tried to show with the
Just as there was no offense taken by your statement. I did however feel that I should clear the air so I didn't seem like a total ***hole. [8D]Elliot
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03-08-2008, 12:11 PM
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RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
As another mechanically challenged person, I have to ask the group:
If someone, say "me", wanted to replace either the Derby cover or Timer cover with some other decorative cover, would I be up the proverbial creek without my paddle?
Sorry to hear about your experience!
If someone, say "me", wanted to replace either the Derby cover or Timer cover with some other decorative cover, would I be up the proverbial creek without my paddle?
Sorry to hear about your experience!
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03-08-2008, 12:25 PM
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RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
ORIGINAL: brgtr3
As another mechanically challenged person, I have to ask the group:
If someone, say "me", wanted to replace either the Derby cover or Timer cover with some other decorative cover, would I be up the proverbial creek without my paddle?
Sorry to hear about your experience!
As another mechanically challenged person, I have to ask the group:
If someone, say "me", wanted to replace either the Derby cover or Timer cover with some other decorative cover, would I be up the proverbial creek without my paddle?
Sorry to hear about your experience!
Edit: also make sure you use the proper T27 Torx bit for the derby cover as the T25 will seem to fit but will strip the torx screws easily.
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03-08-2008, 12:46 PM
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RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
With a manual and the right tools I'm sure you could do those jobs. Just make sure you have extra sporttrans fluid (or whatever brand of gear oil you personally use in the primary/trans) because unless it's standing straight up and down it will leak out. That will give you an excuse to change the Primary/trans fluid anyhow when you change the derby cover.
Edit: also make sure you use the proper T27 Torx bit for the derby cover as the T25 will seem to fit but will strip the torx screws easily.
ORIGINAL: brgtr3
As another mechanically challenged person, I have to ask the group:
If someone, say "me", wanted to replace either the Derby cover or Timer cover with some other decorative cover, would I be up the proverbial creek without my paddle?
Sorry to hear about your experience!
As another mechanically challenged person, I have to ask the group:
If someone, say "me", wanted to replace either the Derby cover or Timer cover with some other decorative cover, would I be up the proverbial creek without my paddle?
Sorry to hear about your experience!
Edit: also make sure you use the proper T27 Torx bit for the derby cover as the T25 will seem to fit but will strip the torx screws easily.
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03-08-2008, 12:48 PM
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RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
My buddy's buddy did the same thing to buddy's sportster trying to install forward controls. Took it to an indy and paid $300 to get it replaced. Had to remove the rocker boxes to relieve the valve/push rod spring pressure. Buddy's buddy was trying to help but didn't chip in on the repair. Don't know about the warranty issue. Good luck. Keep us informed.
#30
03-08-2008, 02:09 PM
RE: Need Help cause im a dumbass
I wasn't saying you were hard on him...I justadmire your honesty....That's all I was saying......This guy should have come to the forum first in regard to taking off this cover...Then he wouldn't be in this mess....you gave him a good wakeup call.....BINNY....
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
Binny,
Don't get me wrong, I wish DarkNite well. But the fact isthere isno warranty in the world has a claus in it that states "fixing the owners mistakeswill becovered".
At $90 some odd dollars an hour (not sure what the exact going rate the stealer charges for labor) that the stealer charges for labor, I'd consider paying that amountfor a stupid mistake (which the OP has already already admitted to)to be fixed,taking it up the ***.
There was no offense intended by my post as I tried to show with theJust as there was no offense taken by your statement. I did however feel that I should clear the air so I didn't seem like a total ***hole. [8D]
Elliot
ORIGINAL: Binny
BT....don't sugar coat what you say!!!!!!!!!!! say it how you feel....I gotta tell ya ...I don't think sympathy is in order here....but I feel bad for this guy......hope it works out......BINNY.
BT....don't sugar coat what you say!!!!!!!!!!! say it how you feel....I gotta tell ya ...I don't think sympathy is in order here....but I feel bad for this guy......hope it works out......BINNY.
ORIGINAL: Biker Trash
I think if you check the fine print in on your warranty papers it clearly states that ignorance and stupidity isn't covered and may, infact, void any warranty implied...
Get ready to take it up the **** without lube from the stealer!
ORIGINAL: DarkNite
i decided im just gonna take it in and face the music.
will the extended warrenty cover my stupidity.
i decided im just gonna take it in and face the music.
will the extended warrenty cover my stupidity.
Get ready to take it up the **** without lube from the stealer!
Don't get me wrong, I wish DarkNite well. But the fact isthere isno warranty in the world has a claus in it that states "fixing the owners mistakeswill becovered".
At $90 some odd dollars an hour (not sure what the exact going rate the stealer charges for labor) that the stealer charges for labor, I'd consider paying that amountfor a stupid mistake (which the OP has already already admitted to)to be fixed,taking it up the ***.
There was no offense intended by my post as I tried to show with the
Just as there was no offense taken by your statement. I did however feel that I should clear the air so I didn't seem like a total ***hole. [8D]Elliot