The huge sum you paid for your bike is noteworthy. But...I respect your candor more than the $$ you spent. The dealer and it's mechs are people too...and it seems you are treating them as you would like to be treated.

BUT...there is a limit...and 2 days would be mine.

Good luck to you...!!

 

I'm glad you're back on the road and happy with the new build.

 

Ahh, yes, the Honda Rune, the only bike uglier than a Fugly. Well, maybe the Victory Vision beats them both.

 

Maybe - but just barely!!

 

Sorry to say you may as well get use to time in the Harley shops. Broke down three times in three different states on a new Harley I purchased in 09 put 40,000 miles on it and couldn't take the constant breaking down on trips. I went to the 2012 Goldwing; it's a dream to ride. I'll will get a soft tail or dyna for in town riding and something to keep me busy in the garage. I know all to well what you feel like. Harley is fun bike to ride. I have diehard buddy's that say I would rather push a Harley than ride a Honda. Get you a good pair of boots.

 

Now, now, Rick.....I know you got burned, but that doesn't mean it's the norm. For what it's worth, my old man (a die-hard Goldwing rider) was left stranded a couple times by his Anniversary GW.....but that doesn't mean they're all bad. :-P

 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Someone out there chose you to bed, didn't they?

Seriously, I cut my teeth on a Craig Vetter Windjammer ll in the early '70's, then progressed to BMW and Gold Wings and even sport bikes all with frame mounted fairings. So to riders like myself, those old decrepit bat wing fairings are the ones that are fugly.

Sharks rule!

 

I agree. I didn't purchase my bike to impress anyone. I bought it because I liked it. I put things on it becaue I like them. Not to impress anyone.

 

i have to say i TOTALLY understand this mans pain and frustration. I bought my 2007 streetglide brand new,and at 850 miles the frame broke, let me tell u that they about tripped over themselves trying to get to their truck with enclosed trailer to get over to me(60 miles away) and get this bike back to the dealership to see what the hell was goin on.Anyways they brought me a screamin' eagle softail deluxe for a loaner and a full tank of gas,dealer tag,and told me to ride it like id ride mine (which i did...that poor bike) lol and i rode it for two weeks,and thats all i wanted. all in all it got a new frame and have been ridin it ever since....and they kept in touch with me on a daily bases the whole time.

 

That's what I'm talking about. Customer service along with priority and good faith. I'd buy from them again.

Today at my dealersip I questioned where's my stock 50mm throttle body, since they charged me for a 58mm throttle body. They fessed up and told me that they decided to save me $450 in parts and labor, since all I would gain from the 58mm TB would be 3 HP.

So they took the $450 off my bill after I confronted them for the stock replaced parts. I have to stay on top of them otherwise mistakes will find their way into my wallet.