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Silly question on side bags
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1390365" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>On the other hand, I would not personally consider this for a couple of reasons. Many (most?) dealers do not take well to mostly uninformed customers telling them how they should prepare the bike for sale or how they should fix something. They get pretty pissed off with the "Internet wisdom" fed back to them - even though the concerns/comments might (or might not) be legitimate. Second, you could find that the dealer did more harm than good as they dismantled and lubed the rear brake pivot or clutch/brake lever perch. Especially risky for a steering head bearing service!! You might be amazed at the number of lost fasteners and wrecked screw heads some dealers don't seem to care about! Over-tightening (or under-tightening) could be a big problem.</p><p></p><p>I would also look at giving the bike a THOROUGH examination as a great way to get acquainted! Especially if you are mechanically competent and/or have a fellow FJR owner around to go through it with you. If you decide to do this, be careful to avoid over-torqueing. Get a service manual. (At the very least, check torque for critical fasteners such as wheels!)</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the bike!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1390365, member: 19880"] On the other hand, I would not personally consider this for a couple of reasons. Many (most?) dealers do not take well to mostly uninformed customers telling them how they should prepare the bike for sale or how they should fix something. They get pretty pissed off with the "Internet wisdom" fed back to them - even though the concerns/comments might (or might not) be legitimate. Second, you could find that the dealer did more harm than good as they dismantled and lubed the rear brake pivot or clutch/brake lever perch. Especially risky for a steering head bearing service!! You might be amazed at the number of lost fasteners and wrecked screw heads some dealers don't seem to care about! Over-tightening (or under-tightening) could be a big problem. I would also look at giving the bike a THOROUGH examination as a great way to get acquainted! Especially if you are mechanically competent and/or have a fellow FJR owner around to go through it with you. If you decide to do this, be careful to avoid over-torqueing. Get a service manual. (At the very least, check torque for critical fasteners such as wheels!) Enjoy the bike! [/QUOTE]
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