Piston Broke

[spinlondon]

Were the original barrels bored out to 1200, or were new barrels installed?

[girlyglide]

Originally Posted by kevscrivener

The only caveat to that is if someone who has a personal grudge gives a misleading report which screws a genuine bloke.

The comeback to HDRCGB could be catastrophic.

I'm with you on this one. Never mind the comeback on the club - what about the stigma that could stick without foundation to the business?

On a personal note we were once subject to a inaccurate comment which could have potentially harmed our business on this website by "Bilbo". You can see the thread here http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...14-post14.html

What had happened in short is that a telephone message was left on a Wednesday (we are closed all day) and before we could call back on the following Thursday morning this was posted at 11am (we open at 10am)http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...07-post13.html

Now, my point is that one persons dissatisfaction with our response times without realising that we were closed was made to look like we provide bad service.


Without meaning to defend the "offending" mechanic in this case I would like to make these observations.

It would appear that the business who originally carried out the work was not given the chance to sort the problem(s).

The bike was taken to another dealer who found the problem and rectified it. Only after the problems were rectified was the original business contacted.

The mechanic who made the errors was recommended
to "Bilbo" by a member of this club. I assume that he has, therefore, performed work to a satisfactory standard at some point.

Our own outlook on problems is that anyone can make a mistake;it's what they do to rectify that mistake that makes the difference between a cowboy and genuine good guy.

I'm not in favour of Kangaroo courts for this sort of thing. If you have a problem with a supplier or work carried out by a workshop take it up with the business concerned in the first instance - you can see from there whether you need to take it further.

[DickDastardly]

Originally Posted by girlyglide

I'm with you on this one. Never mind the comeback on the club - what about the stigma that could stick without foundation to the business?

On a personal note we were once subject to a inaccurate comment which could have potentially harmed our business on this website by "Bilbo". You can see the thread here http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...14-post14.html

What had happened in short is that a telephone message was left on a Wednesday (we are closed all day) and before we could call back on the following Thursday morning this was posted at 11am (we open at 10am)http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...07-post13.html

Now, my point is that one persons dissatisfaction with our response times without realising that we were closed was made to look like we provide bad service.


Without meaning to defend the "offending" mechanic in this case I would like to make these observations.

It would appear that the business who originally carried out the work was not given the chance to sort the problem(s).

The bike was taken to another dealer who found the problem and rectified it. Only after the problems were rectified was the original business contacted.

The mechanic who made the errors was recommended
to "Bilbo" by a member of this club. I assume that he has, therefore, performed work to a satisfactory standard at some point.

Our own outlook on problems is that anyone can make a mistake;it's what they do to rectify that mistake that makes the difference between a cowboy and genuine good guy.

I'm not in favour of Kangaroo courts for this sort of thing. If you have a problem with a supplier or work carried out by a workshop take it up with the business concerned in the first instance - you can see from there whether you need to take it further.

True!

Does that mean I cant be a Moderator

[Bilbo]

Originally Posted by girlyglide

I'm with you on this one. Never mind the comeback on the club - what about the stigma that could stick without foundation to the business?

On a personal note we were once subject to a inaccurate comment which could have potentially harmed our business on this website by "Bilbo". You can see the thread here http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...14-post14.html

What had happened in short is that a telephone message was left on a Wednesday (we are closed all day) and before we could call back on the following Thursday morning this was posted at 11am (we open at 10am)http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.c...07-post13.html

Now, my point is that one persons dissatisfaction with our response times without realising that we were closed was made to look like we provide bad service.


Without meaning to defend the "offending" mechanic in this case I would like to make these observations.

It would appear that the business who originally carried out the work was not given the chance to sort the problem(s).

The bike was taken to another dealer who found the problem and rectified it. Only after the problems were rectified was the original business contacted.

The mechanic who made the errors was recommended
to "Bilbo" by a member of this club. I assume that he has, therefore, performed work to a satisfactory standard at some point.

Our own outlook on problems is that anyone can make a mistake;it's what they do to rectify that mistake that makes the difference between a cowboy and genuine good guy.

I'm not in favour of Kangaroo courts for this sort of thing. If you have a problem with a supplier or work carried out by a workshop take it up with the business concerned in the first instance - you can see from there whether you need to take it further.

Unfortunately, you have picked through the thread and picked out bits which have left you with an inaccurate conclusion. The bike had been back to him twice before for head gasket failure and oil leaks, after the rebuild.
To say that he didn't want to see the bike again is an understatement.
He is a volatile character who you are always walking on eggshells with, in case he blows up.

I have tried to be as unbiased as possible in this thread, not saying anything that couldn't be backed up, or was only my opinion.

Still, at least it gave you a chance to diss me for my post about you not replying to my emails last year. Talk about "someone who has a personal grudge gives a misleading report which screws a genuine bloke".

All the best.

Bilbo

[kiwidave]

I have removed the name.

NOT for blatant censorship reasons.

I do believe Bilbo has a right to inform whoever asks him by PM to name and shame.

But there are other reasons. I have sent Bilbo a PM.

And yes, I did recommend this builder, on my own experience which was pretty good. I am very sorry to hear what happened, but again, I have ABSOLUTELY no connection to this builder.

And that is most certainly not the reason I removed the name.

I am sending Roger/Baza a brief reason as well.

[Roger]

Originally Posted by kiwidave

I have removed the name.

NOT for blatant censorship reasons.

I do believe Bilbo has a right to inform whoever asks him by PM to name and shame.

But there are other reasons. I have sent Bilbo a PM.

And yes, I did recommend this builder, on my own experience which was pretty good. I am very sorry to hear what happened, but again, I have ABSOLUTELY no connection to this builder.

And that is most certainly not the reason I removed the name.

I am sending Roger/Baza a brief reason as well.

Fully endorse Dave on this as I am well aware of his reasons.

[Bilbo]

Thanks for your message Dave. I agree entirely and the subject is closed.