Last week I let Mountain Motorsports pick up my bike and take it in for a diagnostics. 52-point inspection per the service rep at around $85 including the tow to and from. I'm a bit worried however as they say they haven't test drove the bike which would hopefully reveal any missing issues.
I was quoted the following for services that needed repair:
Brake Fluid Change (and I am assuming brake bleed. I can do this myself but since this is my first bike I don't want to take any chances at all with the brakes): 219.99
Fender Eliminator Kit Install/Wiring: 289.99 (PO snipped the wiring on the tail end of the bike, didn't want to mess with electrics when starting out).
Quote for Fairing/Plastics Install (mostly for shits and giggles as they're all off the bike, MMS can **** right off): $600
I've gone ahead and bit the bullet for the brakes/rear end repairs. I know it is a simple task to bleed the brakes and I know they overcharged me. Hindsight 20/20. My issue is that the bike has been sitting for two years. They made no mention of the tires which are 7 years old and the wrong size from stock. They can't test ride the bike because the indicators are off, which is another reason I went ahead and asked them to install a new rear assembly. Not sure if they'll test it without the front indicators on. I've got condensation leaking from a hole in my catalytic converter, but no mention of that either. My horn doesn't work and isn't even plugged in - this also wasn't mentioned.
I guess I'm having my doubts about this place and whether or not they are really inspecting the motorcycle. It's my first and I want to make sure it's completely road worthy before I take it out. Does anyone have any recommendations of anything else I should mention? I mean, the tires might technically be rideable. Is this something they would mention after the test ride?
Anyone else have experience with MMS? Any tips on things to ask/look for when I pick the bike up?
And a somewhat related question - how can I flush/clean my coolant reservoir tank without removing the exhaust? Can I just unplug the cap/hose and fill it with Engine Ice? The dealer said it's bone dry so I don't think I need to remove any fluid. Thanks!
I was quoted the following for services that needed repair:
Brake Fluid Change (and I am assuming brake bleed. I can do this myself but since this is my first bike I don't want to take any chances at all with the brakes): 219.99
Fender Eliminator Kit Install/Wiring: 289.99 (PO snipped the wiring on the tail end of the bike, didn't want to mess with electrics when starting out).
Quote for Fairing/Plastics Install (mostly for shits and giggles as they're all off the bike, MMS can **** right off): $600
I've gone ahead and bit the bullet for the brakes/rear end repairs. I know it is a simple task to bleed the brakes and I know they overcharged me. Hindsight 20/20. My issue is that the bike has been sitting for two years. They made no mention of the tires which are 7 years old and the wrong size from stock. They can't test ride the bike because the indicators are off, which is another reason I went ahead and asked them to install a new rear assembly. Not sure if they'll test it without the front indicators on. I've got condensation leaking from a hole in my catalytic converter, but no mention of that either. My horn doesn't work and isn't even plugged in - this also wasn't mentioned.
I guess I'm having my doubts about this place and whether or not they are really inspecting the motorcycle. It's my first and I want to make sure it's completely road worthy before I take it out. Does anyone have any recommendations of anything else I should mention? I mean, the tires might technically be rideable. Is this something they would mention after the test ride?
Anyone else have experience with MMS? Any tips on things to ask/look for when I pick the bike up?
And a somewhat related question - how can I flush/clean my coolant reservoir tank without removing the exhaust? Can I just unplug the cap/hose and fill it with Engine Ice? The dealer said it's bone dry so I don't think I need to remove any fluid. Thanks!