Joined Jul 2008
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Just got back in from a great days solo hooning (I love this bike) ...anyway, en-route, I thought I'd call into my local Ape dealer to check out new Tuonos in particular the v4. Showroom was packed, (just me actually) and to my suprise, I'm being ignored and treated with indifference...they obviously don't need the sales thought I. So I've put a hold on v4 shopping for the time being.
Anyway, whilst there, I thought it might be a good plan to check which map variant I'm running (I had to swap out the ecu several weeks back as mine was faulty, bought a s/h one off tash) so I ask service reception how much they'd charge to check for me..."£40" came the answer...now I'm thinking, ****, it just needs connecting to the Axone, and press a few buttons, job done....so I ask "why so much, and what do I get for my money time wise"....he answers...", no time, we just press a button" with a take it or leave it attitude....
Bottom line, A&D are off my dealer list from now on, & I'll be calling in at Griff's next time I'm down Tamworth way.
Earlier in the year, mini Griff checked my valve clearances, balanced throttle bodies, new plugs, and set everything up perfectly on his Axone...istr I paid about £180.
So, am I being unreasonable here? is a map check really £40 worth? (and yes, I know I've GOT to get it done)
It's just a 10 minute job, isn't it?
Anyway, whilst there, I thought it might be a good plan to check which map variant I'm running (I had to swap out the ecu several weeks back as mine was faulty, bought a s/h one off tash) so I ask service reception how much they'd charge to check for me..."£40" came the answer...now I'm thinking, ****, it just needs connecting to the Axone, and press a few buttons, job done....so I ask "why so much, and what do I get for my money time wise"....he answers...", no time, we just press a button" with a take it or leave it attitude....
Bottom line, A&D are off my dealer list from now on, & I'll be calling in at Griff's next time I'm down Tamworth way.
Earlier in the year, mini Griff checked my valve clearances, balanced throttle bodies, new plugs, and set everything up perfectly on his Axone...istr I paid about £180.
So, am I being unreasonable here? is a map check really £40 worth? (and yes, I know I've GOT to get it done)
It's just a 10 minute job, isn't it?
