Why i miss my KAWI
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03-08-2008, 11:25 AM
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03-08-2008, 11:46 AM
RE: Why i miss my KAWI
Did your top dollar sale offset what you paid at the dealer? I keep records at home with receipts for oil, filter, etc, and dates of changes along with mileage in a folder. I also keep a piece of paper in their where I record misc. things like chain cleanings and cable lubes.
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
okay..i normally would do all of my own maintenancw because i hate people i dont know touching my vehicles, im very un trusting when it comes to them..how ever all of my tools are in nor cal at my pops because i dont have room for them at my barracks...not to mention there is no clymer service manual to help me out..i understand this is a cbr forum, but bashing me for missing my old bike is lame..no taste? this bike has a lot of lil quirks im gonna have to get used to..no doubt this bike would smoke the 7r in acceleration and probably technical riding as well..its a helluv a lot easier to drag knee with this bike then the 7r..the parts thing how long does it take? i mean there the same as 07's ..
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
Hmm. So, you have a receipt that states YOU changed the oil and did the service? Something I would find suspect if I were interested in purchasing your bike. Just a thought. And yes! I buy a new bike every two years or so. Top dollar trade.
ORIGINAL: FireStourm
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
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03-08-2008, 01:36 PM
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Hmm. So, you have a receipt that states YOU changed the oil and did the service? Something I would find suspect if I were interested in purchasing your bike. Just a thought. And yes! I buy a new bike every two years or so. Top dollar trade.
Hmm. So, you have a receipt that states YOU changed the oil and did the service? Something I would find suspect if I were interested in purchasing your bike. Just a thought. And yes! I buy a new bike every two years or so. Top dollar trade.
ORIGINAL: FireStourm
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
Again, do you have proof that what you paid at the dealer for service is offset by the increased trade in value? You are the type of customer a dealer will take care of. A new bike every two years with all service completed by said dealer is a practice that does not happen often and is not something most people can afford. It may mean you look at our bikes as 'suspect' but you'd buy your bike from the dealer anyways. I'd find it very confidence inspiring to find someone who keeps great records even if they're not dealer records. It doesn't take a certified Honda tech to change the oil in a bike or tighten a chain. Most of the time, the oil change guys at the dealer are newbs. I'd rather do it myself and KNOW that I triple checked everything because I'm the one who depends on the bike being in proper operating condition.
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
You make some good points. But, if I were buying a bike... I'd rather have the dealer certify the work as opposed to some backyard mechanic that has no allegiance for the buyer. At least a used buyer can go back to the dealership and point to dealer maintained records. And Yes, I pay cash for my bikes and have a great relationship with the dealer. They would rather take my trade than some shady service records. We can agree to disagree on this one.
ORIGINAL: sixhundredrr
Again, do you have proof that what you paid at the dealer for service is offset by the increased trade in value? You are the type of customer a dealer will take care of. A new bike every two years with all service completed by said dealer is a practice that does not happen often and is not something most people can afford. It may mean you look at our bikes as 'suspect' but you'd buy your bike from the dealer anyways. I'd find it very confidence inspiring to find someone who keeps great records even if they're not dealer records. It doesn't take a certified Honda tech to change the oil in a bike or tighten a chain. Most of the time, the oil change guys at the dealer are newbs. I'd rather do it myself and KNOW that I triple checked everything because I'm the one who depends on the bike being in proper operating condition.
ORIGINAL: skical
Hmm. So, you have a receipt that states YOU changed the oil and did the service? Something I would find suspect if I were interested in purchasing your bike. Just a thought. And yes! I buy a new bike every two years or so. Top dollar trade.
Hmm. So, you have a receipt that states YOU changed the oil and did the service? Something I would find suspect if I were interested in purchasing your bike. Just a thought. And yes! I buy a new bike every two years or so. Top dollar trade.
ORIGINAL: FireStourm
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
Again, do you have proof that what you paid at the dealer for service is offset by the increased trade in value? You are the type of customer a dealer will take care of. A new bike every two years with all service completed by said dealer is a practice that does not happen often and is not something most people can afford. It may mean you look at our bikes as 'suspect' but you'd buy your bike from the dealer anyways. I'd find it very confidence inspiring to find someone who keeps great records even if they're not dealer records. It doesn't take a certified Honda tech to change the oil in a bike or tighten a chain. Most of the time, the oil change guys at the dealer are newbs. I'd rather do it myself and KNOW that I triple checked everything because I'm the one who depends on the bike being in proper operating condition.
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03-08-2008, 01:59 PM
RE: Why i miss my KAWI
You're right on that. I would never buy from a backyard mechanic either. When I say, backyard mechanic, I refer to guys who are just fixing bikes up to sell not to ride. Now, a person who owned a bike for many many miles and kept records is a bit different because they are dependant on their own work. It all depends on the person and situation. I understand your concerns and why you go to the dealer.
ORIGINAL: skical
You make some good points. But, if I were buying a bike... I'd rather have the dealer certify the work as opposed to some backyard mechanic that has no allegiance for the buyer. At least a used buyer can go back to the dealership and point to dealer maintained records. And Yes, I pay cash for my bikes and have a great relationship with the dealer. They would rather take my trade than some shady service records. We can agree to disagree on this one.
You make some good points. But, if I were buying a bike... I'd rather have the dealer certify the work as opposed to some backyard mechanic that has no allegiance for the buyer. At least a used buyer can go back to the dealership and point to dealer maintained records. And Yes, I pay cash for my bikes and have a great relationship with the dealer. They would rather take my trade than some shady service records. We can agree to disagree on this one.
ORIGINAL: sixhundredrr
Again, do you have proof that what you paid at the dealer for service is offset by the increased trade in value? You are the type of customer a dealer will take care of. A new bike every two years with all service completed by said dealer is a practice that does not happen often and is not something most people can afford. It may mean you look at our bikes as 'suspect' but you'd buy your bike from the dealer anyways. I'd find it very confidence inspiring to find someone who keeps great records even if they're not dealer records. It doesn't take a certified Honda tech to change the oil in a bike or tighten a chain. Most of the time, the oil change guys at the dealer are newbs. I'd rather do it myself and KNOW that I triple checked everything because I'm the one who depends on the bike being in proper operating condition.
ORIGINAL: skical
Hmm. So, you have a receipt that states YOU changed the oil and did the service? Something I would find suspect if I were interested in purchasing your bike. Just a thought. And yes! I buy a new bike every two years or so. Top dollar trade.
Hmm. So, you have a receipt that states YOU changed the oil and did the service? Something I would find suspect if I were interested in purchasing your bike. Just a thought. And yes! I buy a new bike every two years or so. Top dollar trade.
ORIGINAL: FireStourm
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
Same thing I do with my cage might not be done by a stealership but at least I keep all receipts and service dates. +1
Again, do you have proof that what you paid at the dealer for service is offset by the increased trade in value? You are the type of customer a dealer will take care of. A new bike every two years with all service completed by said dealer is a practice that does not happen often and is not something most people can afford. It may mean you look at our bikes as 'suspect' but you'd buy your bike from the dealer anyways. I'd find it very confidence inspiring to find someone who keeps great records even if they're not dealer records. It doesn't take a certified Honda tech to change the oil in a bike or tighten a chain. Most of the time, the oil change guys at the dealer are newbs. I'd rather do it myself and KNOW that I triple checked everything because I'm the one who depends on the bike being in proper operating condition.
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
I am also sorry I didnt mean actual "service" dates like at a mechanic I meant like the days I did the oil change and what not. So that way they can tell how often I did them. Plus I consider my way of doing it a lot better compared to so many jack asses that dont even do any service to their vehicles what so ever. Being able to at least point out what youve done and your knowlegable about what needs to be done at what intervals WILL help you in selling it.
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RE: Why i miss my KAWI
I'd rather have the dealer certify the work as opposed to some backyard mechanic that has no allegiance for the buyer.