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Ridiculous Rates @ Colemans and requesting help/space to do some minor maint.

Started by deepak8612, July 29, 2011, 08:07:37 AM

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deepak8612

July 29, 2011, 08:07:37 AM
So.. Colemans just quoted me ~$400 (which apparently includes 1 hr of labor for diagnosis)  :o to change out my battery and fix some idling issues on my bike. Which I think is a bit crazy. Want to get the bike back on the road as soon as possible. Gonna go pick it up from them today.

The things is, I moved to DC with bare minimal stuff. Most of my tools etc are still in NC.

Would really appreciate it if someone were to lend me some space/tools/watchful eye while I do the above mentioned and some other minor work (flushing clutch & brake).

ducatiz

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July 29, 2011, 08:09:32 AM
where are you located?
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Artful

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July 29, 2011, 08:19:43 AM
What year/model, and do you have a way of getting the bike to northeast Baltimore? If so I always have garage time for wounded Ducs, and I have all the tools required for the work you've described (though I've never adjusted idle, if you're FI and it requires a special tool you're SOL at my place).
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ducatiz

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July 29, 2011, 08:29:33 AM
Idle on EFI is just adjusting the bypass screw and balancing the throttle bodies.  It can be done with any carb balance tool.
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"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

The Mad King Pepe'

#5
July 29, 2011, 09:21:39 AM
I have some tools, a haynes manual and I'm willing to help with the wrenching, but all my space is currently taken up by this:


Mike (aka extra330 on the forum) might be able to help. Also if you're in the market for a new battery I would suggest a Shorai: cost about $150 but you drop some 7/8 lbs. [thumbsup]
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deepak8612

#6
July 29, 2011, 09:53:14 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on July 29, 2011, 08:09:32 AM
where are you located?
Im in DC, H St area.

I decided to have Rafael just fix the idling issue and check a few other things since I'm gonna have to pay Coleman anyway, adding an extra half hour of labor. Gonna pick up a battery today. Will check out the shorai. Do some battery research when I get back to the office.

Meerkat

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July 29, 2011, 10:05:30 AM
Quote from: deepak8612 on July 29, 2011, 09:53:14 AM
Im in DC, H St area.

Me too: 4th and Mass NW. So is my neighbor across the street, 696DCRider.
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July 29, 2011, 10:40:14 AM
 [Dolph]

Quote from: Ducatician on July 29, 2011, 10:05:30 AM
Me too: 4th and Mass NW. So is my neighbor across the street, 696DCRider.

Artful

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July 29, 2011, 11:24:20 AM
Admit it, you guys totally hold hands.
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ducatiz

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July 29, 2011, 11:26:05 AM
Quote from: Artful on July 29, 2011, 11:24:20 AM
Admit it, you guys totally hold hands each others' leash.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

696DCRider

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July 29, 2011, 11:49:47 AM
 [laugh]

No, but I think he goes by my building on his route home and I can usually hear his exhaust while I'm sitting on the couch.......ON THE 12th FLOOR!   Damn hooligans and their motorcycles!!

Quote from: ducatiz on July 29, 2011, 11:26:05 AM

ducatiz

#12
July 29, 2011, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: 696DCRider on July 29, 2011, 11:49:47 AM
[laugh]

No, but I think he goes by my building on his route home and I can usually hear his exhaust while I'm sitting on the couch.......ON THE 12th FLOOR!   Damn hooligans and their motorcycles!!


does he rev the engine and yell out "STELLLA!" ??
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

deepak8612

#13
July 29, 2011, 11:59:00 AM
Quote from: Artful on July 29, 2011, 08:19:43 AM
What year/model, and do you have a way of getting the bike to northeast Baltimore? If so I always have garage time for wounded Ducs, and I have all the tools required for the work you've described (though I've never adjusted idle, if you're FI and it requires a special tool you're SOL at my place).

2007 695. Since Im getting the idling issue fixed and the existing battery charged up. I should be able to ride it up. Was up there the other day. Took 295 up.. there is a 2-mile stretch of that road that is make the beast with two backs-all in both directions

deepak8612

#14
July 29, 2011, 12:04:17 PM
Quote from: Ducatician on July 29, 2011, 10:05:30 AM
Me too: 4th and Mass NW. So is my neighbor across the street, 696DCRider.

nice.. above buddha bar? know a couple people who live in that building. heard you guys have a nice rooftop deck
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