Re: Brinks Home Security Fraud

"tourman" wrote:

What second gear problem is that? I haven't yet bought the Venture -- it
still belongs to a riding buddy.

RHC: Early model year Ventures (1983 through about 1987) lose their
second gear on or about 45 to 50K miles. The repair is a major one,
about $1500, since the tranny has to be completely torn down. Mine
went and that's what it cost. Check into this before you buy a bike in
those model years.

Interesting. Coincidentally, I'm having a second gear problem with the M109R. A mechanic says there's a good probability that the "shift fork" (or something like that) is bent. According to him, the fault probably lies with the dealer who sold and serviced it. I spoke to Suzuki today and they say they'll try to get the dealer to repair it for free. If that fails, I might have to file a lemon law action. Florida is fairly strict about it (not as good as California, but still fairly pro-consumer). The clutch went out twice in less than 6K miles. Now, at 8500 it needs a tranny overhaul. Needless to say, I'm more than a little PO'd.

I understand. There's an alternative, though. A Harley dealer in town rents
Sportsters and a few other models for ~$100 a day. While not cheap, it's
still less expensive than trailering a bike down from Canada. Anyway, if
you'd like to visit we can still fire up the BBQ. You'll be the only member
of the newsgroup to really know how good those burgers are. :)

RHC: Next year I'll plan on that, bike or no bike....

Excellent. Just let me know ahead of time so I make sure I'll be around. Can'tr have you showing up to find a "Gone to Brazil" sign on the door. :^)

I'm working to get out of this industry permanently within the next
two years or so. I have become very disillusioned with it over the
last couple of years. Things seem to be getting worse for customers
not better. Mind you, customers often bring it upon themselves by not
shopping properly, but that doesn't excuse the opportunists and
scumbags of which there seem to be many.

I'm not sure it's better or worse than it always was, Bob. I always took pride in doing offering comprehensive protection at a reasonable price. There are a few dealers I know who seem to hold the same values. There are also, unfortunately, those who are just in it for a fast buck. They make the whole industry look bad. I suppose it's that way in every trade, though.

I also missed a visit with J Rojas this year, but hope to see him next
year as well. We have long term vacation commitments in Florida for
two or three months of each winter so I will be down there quite a
bit.

Maybe we can convince Rojas to get out of the garage for a few hours and join us down here in Sarasota.

Ride safe my friend.....keep the rubber down and the burgers hot...:))

Will do. You ought to see the shindig we're planning now. I've got a band coming from Orlando and a local DJ to fill in during breaks. We're putting down a dance floor. Next year I'll probably install a permanent one. Fortunately for us (and for our neighbors) the house is shaped like a huge "C". The music is almost inaudible at my only abutting neighbor's place and behind our wall there's a small farm. No matter how loud or late we party, no one ever complains. Of course, the fact that we usually invite the nearby neighbors over doesn't hurt either. :^)

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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