What have you done for your bike today????

Toogoofy317 · January 30, 2011, 01:04:15 AM

Well, Adidas I bought that same package that you did for Flick it just finished in august. I should probably go back through his 'er medical records and see if the valves have been checked and or adjusted.

I know when my neighbor knocked Flick over if I would have had to pay for every thing from the dealer it would have been a pretty penny too. Broken brake lever, new fairing, decals, mirror, scratched muffler, broken turn signal. Here is what it looks like!

And that was a simple bump my neighbor did pick my bike up and put the mirror on my gas tank considerate aren't they. a name and number would have been better!
If I had the extra money yup I'd have the "bump protectors"

Mary

adidasguy · January 30, 2011, 02:27:00 AM

Ouch!

Those photos belong in the Tard section. They're just too

gross for this area.

redhenracing2 · January 30, 2011, 08:07:21 PM

Today, Rio got a good cleaning and then went to the show at the North Atlanta Tade Center.

Toogoofy317 · January 30, 2011, 09:16:58 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on January 30, 2011, 02:27:00 AM
Ouch! Those photos belong in the Tard section. They're just too gross for this area.

You wanna see my aerodynamic Flaw? I'm gonna go post it in the Tard section. Yeah, according to my dealer (and yes I trust them) the valve check was done about 4,000 miles ago.

Mary

lucifer_mr2 · January 31, 2011, 02:10:05 AM

Fixed that o-ring, f%&ked a stud putting the new one in.

XealotX · January 31, 2011, 06:47:33 PM

Bought a new battery.

whttnbrg · January 31, 2011, 06:59:50 PM

Spent three hours yesterday washing, waxing and detailing it....... Only to ride it in the rain today. Its filthy again!!!

BoOzZ35 · January 31, 2011, 09:41:53 PM

Well I will actually start on Saturday I sold my Buell Blast for 1900 a Lil lower then i wanted since it was an 06 with 1669 miles but o well i only paid 1200 for it so then later that day i went and bought my 2000 GS500E with 2400 miles on it and now today i went and bought oil, oil filter and spark plugs then went to the DMV got everything registered and titled so its legal to ride then after that went to insurance company and it was actually cheaper to insure then my Bell so i changed the plugs and got it going even though i couldn't ride today will tomorrow if i dint have any problems with my diabetes any ideas on what i should do to make the bike a lil different it is completely stock oooooo and

ordered New Helmet Gloves and Jacket with some of the extra money from the buell sale

redhenracing2 · January 31, 2011, 09:47:09 PM

Quote from: BoOzZ35 on January 31, 2011, 09:41:53 PM
it was actually cheaper to insure then my Bell

Welcome to the world of the GS.

GI_JO_NATHAN · February 03, 2011, 07:54:00 PM

Quote from: redhenracing2 on January 31, 2011, 09:47:09 PM
Quote from: BoOzZ35 on January 31, 2011, 09:41:53 PM
it was actually cheaper to insure then my Bell

Welcome to the world of the GS.

+1 Blast was more expensive 'cause of all the law suits..

adidasguy · February 05, 2011, 01:51:57 PM

Suzi came back from her 4000 mile tune up. New oil, plugs, K&N air filter, brakes everything else changed & in spec. Valve adjustment: perfect, no adjustment required. She's home and happy (

thanks to centuryghost - the only other butt I have ever allowed on Suzi and she's a pretty strict girl).

Total cost: $0.00

With labor costs up, good I pre-paid all service when I bought her. Also gets valve adjustment with each service whether required or not. Nice!

Suzuki Stevo · February 05, 2011, 02:12:47 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 01:51:57 PM
Total cost: $0.00

With labor costs up, good I pre-paid all service when I bought her. Also gets valve adjustment with each service whether required or not. Nice!

RMC?

sledge · February 05, 2011, 02:20:12 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 01:51:57 PM
Also gets valve adjustment with each service whether required or note!

So.......what do they adjust the gaps to if no adjustment is needed?

adidasguy · February 05, 2011, 03:16:38 PM

RMC - yes.

What do they do if no adjustments needed? Well, they first have to open her up to find out that no adjustments are needed. They opened her up and checked the valves and everything was OK. If things were not OK, they would have changed the shims as required and done whatever necessary. And "whether required or not" is based on the service schedule. Even if not required by the service schedule, they check them to be sure everything is perfect. They go the extra mile to be sure Suzi is in the best condition possible.

sledge · February 05, 2011, 03:33:12 PM

So it gets an inspection..... not an adjustment......... and it gets one when it doesnt always need it?

adidasguy · February 05, 2011, 04:29:07 PM

This topic is gertting rather lame and pointless.

1. You check the valves
2. You adjust IF NECESSARY

What more can you possibly not understand?

jeffdodge · February 05, 2011, 06:44:52 PM

Today my bike got new LED blinkers and got the rear sets, top clamp, front brake res. cover and handlebars painted black (from red... ew) the new mirrors will be here on Monday, then shortly after that it gets new tank, seat, tail fairing and tail light, brake rotors and brake pads.

My bike has to be thanking me after being saved from the PO's ugly spray paint junk everywhere...

sledge · February 06, 2011, 03:01:08 AM

Quote from: adidasguy on February 05, 2011, 04:29:07 PM
This topic is gertting rather lame and pointless.

To avoid any further confusion can I suggest you get the dictionary out and identify the differences between the words`adjustment` and `inspection`

As for being lame and pointless......Well I am not the one wasting money on valve checks/inspection/adjustments* (delete as applicable) when Suzuki themselves say they are not needed.

Fact is if I found myself having to make valve adjustments every 4k I would be thinking I must have got some big problem going on in the cylinder head or valve gear and would be looking for the root cause.

Still, I guess this is how dealers survive........Tell me you are not paying them to change the air in the tyres at the same time are you?

adidasguy · February 06, 2011, 12:45:27 PM

You miss the while point. They service the bike. As a benefit of pre-paying the scheduled maintenance, they check the valves with each service. If they do need adjustments, they do it. Everything is paid and even air is free (yes, they did make sure tires were at proper pressure).

There is never anything wrong with checking the valves just in case there is a problem. It also gives them a chance to see if there are any other hidden problems inside the engine.

I am aware of the difference between "inspect" and "adjust". You "inspect" and if needed, then you "adjust".

and I still think this whole argument has gone on too long and is really lame. are you related to jb848?

Nothing like

sledge · February 06, 2011, 01:33:27 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on February 06, 2011, 12:45:27 PM
are you related to jb848?

Nope I am not related to jb848

.....Is he in the habit of paying dealers to carry out work that the manufacturers themselves say is not required too?

News:

What have you done for your bike today????