07-31-2013, 04:36 AM
(07-31-2013, 04:19 AM)cbfan_imp Wrote: You really want to check your bike out at first service, let me tell you my little story. About a year ago I bought a new Yamaha Super Tenere and first service at 600 miles required changing final drive fluid. When I took out the drain plug I was shocked to find there was no fluid, just a few drops trickled out. It was a major hassle with the dealer, of course they swore no way would they release a new bike this way and they made me feel like I was dumb and didn't know what I was doing ( I am a retired aircraft mechanic, so they are right I don't know anything). I forced them to come pick it up and tear apart the drive for inspection. They did do the right thing and even called Yamaha tech rep to report it and see if further action was required. Story does not end here about 6 months later I was checking front tire pressure and what a shock I find, the 2 pinch bolts holding the front axle were nearly backed out all the way, and we all know bikes are shipped from factory with front tire off. Needless to say their make ready guy was a real winner. And no I did not report this to them after the BS I had to go through with the dry final drive I did not want to be insulted again............I do have pictures of the loose bolts, maybe one day I will show that to them in front of a bunch of customers.
Have a good look at your bike whenever you can.
Your experience reinforces my decision to do that service myself. If the dealer was incompetent enough to let the bike out in such a condition, I wouldn't trust them to do any better the next time!