Yes because obviously you're on a 250cc Rebel right? You're a girl after all...Loonette wrote:I usually don't have any problems, and the guy that you encountered would have really infuriated me. If it had been me, I would have talked with the sales manager and explained that they lost a sale on (most likely) expensive bags because of the salesman's rudeness.
The only blip I've had was... I went to the service department to try and get help figuring out why my bike had gone through (IMO) too much oil lately. My bike was parked outside, and the guy just starts goin', well, you know, these smaller engines do run hotter, and smaller engines this and smaller engines that... I just stand there, giggling inside because he has no idea what a fool he's making of himself with his assumptions. Finally he asks, "what kind of bike is it?" When I tell him, all he can say is "OH!" That kind of stuff is funny to me - I find the reactions of others quite amusing sometimes.
Cheers,
Loonette
Ya know, I've been pondering this ever since you told me about it. What occurred to me was that I am running Mobil-1 10w40 synthetic, and Scan told me you were using petroleum-based oil (I'm assuming Kawasaki's home-grown brew). Mine only used about half a quart after 5500 miles of use, versus however much it was yours had used (please excuse my short-term memory). If your bike checks out okay, perhaps that is the difference. Synthetic is supposed to run cooler and be more resistant to burn-off.Loonette wrote:I went to the service department to try and get help figuring out why my bike had gone through (IMO) too much oil lately.
Well, ponder no more, my friend. Today, in celebration of the kids' first day back to school, Scan and I decided to break away for a luncheon ride. I checked my antifreeze level (which has also been depleting too much), and it was low again. So I had Scan ride behind me, and sure enough, within 15 minutes of our ride, he said my exhaust was spewing out lots of white smoke, and he could smell antifreeze from behind. I didn't notice anything in my mirrors. When we arrived at the restaurant I had to call up the tow service and get it taken into the dealership. We're suspecting a leaky head gasket, and it may take 2 to 4 weeks to get the bike back, depending on the actual problem. I'm glad it's covered under warranty, and I'm really glad this all didn't occur during the trip I was going to take this Friday - but still, 4 weeks?! How ever will I survive?!!ZooTech wrote:Ya know, I've been pondering this ever since you told me about it. What occurred to me was that I am running Mobil-1 10w40 synthetic, and Scan told me you were using petroleum-based oil (I'm assuming Kawasaki's home-grown brew). Mine only used about half a quart after 5500 miles of use, versus however much it was yours had used (please excuse my short-term memory). If your bike checks out okay, perhaps that is the difference. Synthetic is supposed to run cooler and be more resistant to burn-off.Loonette wrote:I went to the service department to try and get help figuring out why my bike had gone through (IMO) too much oil lately.
Whenever I take my bike in for service, I make sure there's a service loaner available.Loonette wrote: ...but still, 4 weeks?! How ever will I survive?!!
Yeah, you "lucked" out, so to speak...meaning at least it happened under warranty, though I'm sure that's of no consolation right now.Loonette wrote:I'm glad it's covered under warranty, and I'm really glad this all didn't occur during the trip I was going to take this Friday - but still, 4 weeks?! How ever will I survive?!!
Cheers,
Loonette
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