05-31-2019, 01:39 PM
(05-31-2019, 10:34 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: I would be very upset also. I pulled the engine out of my 1976 CB750F and reinstalled it twice, both times by myself, and did less damage than that.
I took my VW Golf to the dealer to have the window repaired under warranty and the mechanic scratched the interior, painted surface of the door using a screwdriver to pry the door panel off. It wasn't even noticeable with the door closed, but it upset me because my car was only a few weeks old. I talked to the service manager about it and they agreed to pay the bill for me to take it to a shop to have it repaired (it was around $200.00). I had to be quite stern with the service manager, but I was persistent and got the results I expected.
Was the dealer you took your bike to the one in Spencerport? I grew up in Rochester, and bought my 1974 Honda XL250 and 1976 CB 750F from Hennen Honda, but they're both closed now.
Exactly! My friend who fixes bikes as a hobby knows enough to cover the frame. Heck, I knew that.
The point that some shops don’t get is that if something happens to our bikes.. it’s OUR mistake to make.
And I took it to Canandaigua Motorsports. The only other Honda dealer is Cycle Stop in Henrietta and I’d trust them even less. I figured being a dealer shop with a main line to Honda would make things more satisfactory. I guess not.
I also have a 78 cb750k. Love those old carbureted bikes with character
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(05-31-2019, 07:21 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote: Thank you for your explanation.
It looks like you've had bad luck with this beautiful bike from the very beginning...
Do not know how far away from your place is any other Honda dealer, but looking at your situation, I would not take this bike back to the same dealer again (if you have this option?)
My opinion: I know it hurts, but since these scratches look more cosmetic, I would use very fine sand paper, water it + frame, sand it down and repaint the frame by using semi gloss or gloss TREMCLAD Rust Paint, C$10.
ix your other things first, route electrical harness properly and then paint. I would not take the engine out to do the painting.
Small Claim Court would be too much of a headache, I guess ????
Canadian link for illustration purpose:
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/tremcla...1000406007
Home Depot USA, similar paint:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-S.../202315069
Wish you good luck, get over it and have safe, trouble free riding.
Hey thanks! I screenshotted your suggestion for painting. Honda is now getting involved so we’ll see what I think is best in the end. Small claims court is less than 50 bucks to file, might be worth the hassle. Weeeeee, all the fun!!
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