tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post2678455325644741213..comments2024-02-11T03:17:28.641-05:00Comments on Motorcycle Touring - Riding on my V Star: Does Anybody Listen To Me? ... A Bit Of A Rant And A Repair UpdateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-58396829367074722082015-07-07T02:26:18.027-04:002015-07-07T02:26:18.027-04:00I have also gone into a dealer with my husband and...I have also gone into a dealer with my husband and was looking for a bike and they totally ignored me, literally carried on a conversation over my head with me standing in the middle. The salesman wished us good day because my hubby said he wasn't looking for a bike, but he didn't tell them I was. Then he disappeared and that was that. It kind of burns my beans a little that the thought wasnt even there that I might have been looking for a bike, we didnt get it from there.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-11345889329363738562015-07-06T11:53:19.367-04:002015-07-06T11:53:19.367-04:00From now on I have decided I will only talk to the...From now on I have decided I will only talk to the Boss (also a mechanic) or my favorite mechanic Bruce who always does a great job. Trouble with talking to Bruce, I'd still be there talking. I featured him a couple of years ago as he changed out a tire and did some repairs for me ... it was like I was in bike repair school. He was happy to share all he knew.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-26409935635279556552015-07-06T03:24:37.335-04:002015-07-06T03:24:37.335-04:00Hope they get the star fixed and that you get on t...Hope they get the star fixed and that you get on the road soon! I too go through the no one listening to me thing. I actually walked away from a bike purchase because the dealer didn't give me the tome of day when I walked in and was sitting on bikes. I called them a few days later to ask a few questions and they never called me back and I gave up. Also a few times I've bought parts from them and they sold me th wrong stuff. ugh. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-25246567793581798702015-07-05T21:51:42.847-04:002015-07-05T21:51:42.847-04:00Ed, I think the original business owner has a grea...Ed, I think the original business owner has a great work ethic and tries to do it all, but then he hires folks because he's too busy to do it all and they don't care so much about the business because it isn't their blood sweat and tears that made it ... and then, well, you know the rest of the story. My husband owned and operated a small business and his motto was always, "Quality remains long after price is forgotten." He also had a great deal of difficulty finding employees with the same work ethic.<br />As to what's going on, well! Coop from Coop's Corner has got me to thinking. He sent a few scenic ride ideas in the Central US area and just today, I think I've finally begun to formulate a plan. On Thursday, weather and mechanical issues permitting I head east. I plan to hit PEI on the 13th of July, I have given myself an extra day or two to wander or stop for weather. From there (on the 16th or 17th) I will be heading south west to pick up the Mississippi my friend Ron will be heading to the Gaspe. I will perhaps meet the river at Memphis then I'll head north to Superior. I've crossed that mighty river many times but never followed along it. It's my Mississippi Tour via PEI. I hope to cover a few of the roads that Coop suggested - but still have the maps on the table. There are so many ways to get there and so many ways to get back from there!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-69291933812544153112015-07-04T23:06:04.063-04:002015-07-04T23:06:04.063-04:00Thanks for stopping by Dan ... I've been deali...Thanks for stopping by Dan ... I've been dealing with these guys for the last 7 or 8 years and three motorcycles. I was shocked ... but finding another shop has crossed my mind, I'll see what Monday brings. I hate to leave a place where 'everybody knows my name.'VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-67455701915424684442015-07-04T23:03:05.430-04:002015-07-04T23:03:05.430-04:00No kidding, I might have been waiting until D-Day....No kidding, I might have been waiting until D-Day. I think they know I'm a bit disappointed already though.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-5140539672959740382015-07-04T23:01:16.524-04:002015-07-04T23:01:16.524-04:00These guys know their stuff too ... apparently you...These guys know their stuff too ... apparently you've got to chat with the right guy though!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-39009095449785139212015-07-04T22:59:27.601-04:002015-07-04T22:59:27.601-04:00Woe is us eh!Woe is us eh!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-8236786272124317662015-07-04T22:58:08.989-04:002015-07-04T22:58:08.989-04:00Agreed, Monday ... I give them the full teacher th...Agreed, Monday ... I give them the full teacher thing.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-52292647000102633862015-07-04T13:43:04.038-04:002015-07-04T13:43:04.038-04:00It's been my experience that a bike shop will ...It's been my experience that a bike shop will start out well. They're hungry for new business and do a great job. <br /><br />Once they get more customers, the work quality decreases and the apathy increases. They just focus on high dollar items and everyone else waits. <br /><br />Sad but true. Maybe time to find another shop?Dan Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607310510926688099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-63715527333461390462015-07-04T10:47:38.300-04:002015-07-04T10:47:38.300-04:00Yep use the teacher voice, chastise as necessary. ...Yep use the teacher voice, chastise as necessary. Use the "I am disappointed in you" phrase. That should get them. Good thing you went and checked on it. Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-5049904968597278312015-07-04T07:05:48.524-04:002015-07-04T07:05:48.524-04:00Sorry to hear this story, but it's all to fami...Sorry to hear this story, but it's all to familiar. The place I take my bikes for service know their stuff but you constantly have to be vigilant everything gets done. Motorcycling here on the rock has exploded in the past decade but service shops have not so everyone is so swamped they're putting bikes in and out as fast as they can, and stuff gets missed.HighwayManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349182864897174374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-31415047161796311902015-07-04T04:45:46.173-04:002015-07-04T04:45:46.173-04:00Join the club - Nobody listens to me either!Join the club - Nobody listens to me either!Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-21746606889515767422015-07-04T01:36:06.862-04:002015-07-04T01:36:06.862-04:00It's definitely time to throw the full teacher...It's definitely time to throw the full teacher mode at them. SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-23157106693403245102015-07-03T23:43:07.056-04:002015-07-03T23:43:07.056-04:00Ah man, that's what I forgot! Doesn't pay ...Ah man, that's what I forgot! Doesn't pay to be on holiday - I would have have rocked that one a week ago! Monday they get the evil eye.VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1394161184343172403.post-21868980455474891742015-07-03T23:33:05.764-04:002015-07-03T23:33:05.764-04:00You must've not used your "teacher voice&...You must've not used your "teacher voice" when talking to them...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com