I agree......i don't trust the dealers either. I just know how that goes. especially today when all kinds of service is so unreliable and mechanics are either inexperienced or take no pride in thier work. But that aside even if i wanted to the nearest dealer is an hour away and if you make an appointment they tell you you may be there all day. and thats just for simple things. And i don't have anyone who can follow me there and bring me home then bring me back when it's done. At least no one i would want to put that on. So it's up to me. But i'll tell you this.......as torturous as this fiasco was i now know my bike like the back of my hand and i know the next time i have to troubleshoot it i'll be able to find the problem much quicker. Aside from engine internals i touched on just about every part of the bike in looking for the vibration and then the fuel problem. Not saying i'm glad to have gone thru this, but there is that one silver lining.

Last edited by dazco; 10/22/2006 10:45 PM.