John U
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Seems like with HD laying off factory workers and sales in a slump at the dealership level...employees would get it right the first time and try to preserve their jobs.
Removing Light Scratches From A Denim Finish?
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They probably assume that others are (or should be) as unconcerned with stuff being messed up as they are.. "What`s the big deal...all my stuff is [screwed] up so I bet his new bike will get trashed right away anyhow". It`s like all those new car salesmen, Service Managers, and others who`ve said "So what? All cars have scratches."
Dispatch
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What has me most disheartened is that even though I reached out to the corporate office of Harley Davidson, they showed no concern or provided me with any help what so ever, as far as I`m concerned they are no better than the worthless dealership we bought them from.
I`m so deterred by this, even though I`ve not put a single mile on it, I`m contemplating trading it for a new Honda Goldwing.
Screw Harley Davidson, for good!...
I`m so deterred by this, even though I`ve not put a single mile on it, I`m contemplating trading it for a new Honda Goldwing.
Screw Harley Davidson, for good!...
Dispatch
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Would doing this be foolish you think?
Stokdgs
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Would doing this be foolish you think?
No, it would not be foolish..
If the Honda Dealer there is better than those losers where you have spent so much of your time already, it would have to be a much better way to go..
Good luck with this !
My best to you and your families..
Dan F
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Dispatch- Noting my utter sympathy for you guys...IMO whether that`d be a good move or not is one of those questions you and your dad will have to answer for yourselves.
I`ve gone both ways when treated unfairly, and was both right and wrong on each side of the fence.
Unfortunately, IME the utter disregard you`re getting from HD isn`t all that rare. Seems like most anybody in any business is willing to blow off certain customers since they apparently figure there are plenty of less discerning ones out there...willing to do one piece of business with a lot of people rather than repeat business with perhaps fewer people.
And remember, outside of the Autopian Bubble, nobody really cares about marring on much of anything. "Everything has scratches, because hey, I scratch everything up eventually and I`m my own standard" or mindsets along that line. Seems like a lot of people don`t *really* care about much of anything being wrong with anything! "Hey, I`m riding a Harley..who cares about [crap] like [whatever doesn`t register to them], no rice-burner for me!"
Heh heh, I`ve known lots of guys who won`t,uhm... have a polite interaction with somebody who rides anything but a Harley or an (old) Indian.
I`ve gone both ways when treated unfairly, and was both right and wrong on each side of the fence.
Unfortunately, IME the utter disregard you`re getting from HD isn`t all that rare. Seems like most anybody in any business is willing to blow off certain customers since they apparently figure there are plenty of less discerning ones out there...willing to do one piece of business with a lot of people rather than repeat business with perhaps fewer people.
And remember, outside of the Autopian Bubble, nobody really cares about marring on much of anything. "Everything has scratches, because hey, I scratch everything up eventually and I`m my own standard" or mindsets along that line. Seems like a lot of people don`t *really* care about much of anything being wrong with anything! "Hey, I`m riding a Harley..who cares about [crap] like [whatever doesn`t register to them], no rice-burner for me!"
Heh heh, I`ve known lots of guys who won`t,uhm... have a polite interaction with somebody who rides anything but a Harley or an (old) Indian.
Dispatch
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I`m considering doing this not him.
He thinks I should just ride it and not let it get to me, my fear is with eventual maintenance and possible problems that could and have sprung up in the past, I just don`t want to have to deal with `any` Harley dealership again.
With the marks, I understand everything that is used gets worn and I will probably put some of my own on it in time BUT... for me, it`s totally different when something is brand spanking new and its due to the negligence of another.
I realize this could also have happened with any manufacturer but from experience, I think a Honda or another non-Harley maker would be more attentive to a customers problem like this, as Harley has always had an arrogant reputation and a lack of concern for its loyal customers.
Harley has earned this notoriety from too many years of thinking it and its motorcycles don`t stink.
This is why not many people especially Millennials, aren`t buying Harley Davidson motorcycles and Harley is suffering because of it(even with the recent tax break):
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/finance/c...-factory-and-rewarded-shareholders/ar-AAxDCQo
He thinks I should just ride it and not let it get to me, my fear is with eventual maintenance and possible problems that could and have sprung up in the past, I just don`t want to have to deal with `any` Harley dealership again.
With the marks, I understand everything that is used gets worn and I will probably put some of my own on it in time BUT... for me, it`s totally different when something is brand spanking new and its due to the negligence of another.
I realize this could also have happened with any manufacturer but from experience, I think a Honda or another non-Harley maker would be more attentive to a customers problem like this, as Harley has always had an arrogant reputation and a lack of concern for its loyal customers.
Harley has earned this notoriety from too many years of thinking it and its motorcycles don`t stink.
This is why not many people especially Millennials, aren`t buying Harley Davidson motorcycles and Harley is suffering because of it(even with the recent tax break):
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/finance/c...-factory-and-rewarded-shareholders/ar-AAxDCQo
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Dispatch- Sounds like you have your head on straight 
Since you`re not gonna have to get a dozen tattoos lasered away if you drop HD, you oughta be able to find something, from somebody, that won`t [tick] you off every time you think about it.
The exact sort of experience has put me off certain carmakers and dealers; simply won`t give those [individuals] my money. Period.
Since you`re not gonna have to get a dozen tattoos lasered away if you drop HD, you oughta be able to find something, from somebody, that won`t [tick] you off every time you think about it.
The exact sort of experience has put me off certain carmakers and dealers; simply won`t give those [individuals] my money. Period.