| I refuse to bash a shop who has given good service to several members of the scooter group, but I must state my disappointment. With the help of my friend Ralph, I did some regular maintenance on my scooter on Saturday. I changed oils and filters--something I'd done a couple times before with no mechanical issues aside for some frozen bolts that had to be routed out. I didn't expect anything different this time, but after about a mile test ride, the scooter lost power then died and would not restart. Monday I replaced the plug which didn't help, so Ralph suggested taking it to a shop. At first we thought of Yamaha of Louisville but its all the way on the other side of town, so-knowing Station Park had a good reputation with Ralph and other members of LSG, we ended up there on Tuesday. Needless to say I have been fit to be tied forced to drive the cage so much. I called them to check in today and despite that I let them know its my main transportation, they told me they hadn't looked at it...and it would be another 2 to 2 1/2 weeks before they could! This can't have happened at a worse time weather-wise. This is the perfect two months of the year....60's, sunny, little rain. I ride about 340-350 days a year, but this is prime time. Also there's the fact that almost the ONLY parking on campus is m/c spots, and that I need my bike to take my m/c driving test before November... I am drowning my sorrows in a corn dog and large tater tots at Sonic right now. Ever since about April of 2007, I have been a rider. Anytime I've been without my bike, it feels like half of me is missing...the half that helps keep me happy and sane. I will not even be able to ride on my birthday next week. I'm not supposed to have much sugar, but I feel a ice cream sunday coming on... |
