Hey Faktor,
is this the same dealer that rebuilt your engine last time ?? Not every dealer is equal by any accounts, some provide good service & some dont. Often the overwhelming customer service gets us, but the quality of the workmanship doesn't proceed. I haven't checked back through all your posts about this but didn't they reinstall standard bearings after the first failure?
is this the same dealer that rebuilt your engine last time ?? Not every dealer is equal by any accounts, some provide good service & some dont. Often the overwhelming customer service gets us, but the quality of the workmanship doesn't proceed. I haven't checked back through all your posts about this but didn't they reinstall standard bearings after the first failure?
no its not the same dealeri had the motor rebuilt by someone other than my dealer.
Factor,
The job can easily be done in 1 hr , to do the checks, start to finish. Dont ask how I know this, just accept that I do. Believe me I have had some practice in this area.
So at hourly rate of $80 ? you should get it done for under 100 bucks, assuming nothing is found wrong
The job can easily be done in 1 hr , to do the checks, start to finish. Dont ask how I know this, just accept that I do. Believe me I have had some practice in this area.
So at hourly rate of $80 ? you should get it done for under 100 bucks, assuming nothing is found wrong
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ozrider is right ..
i am also an expert in clutch cover removal , but it really depends on how efficient the mechanic is who does the work , and if they charge you for coolant , oil , gasket , wp seal , o'rings .
you can save most of the above but that depends if they choose to .
i am also an expert in clutch cover removal , but it really depends on how efficient the mechanic is who does the work , and if they charge you for coolant , oil , gasket , wp seal , o'rings .
you can save most of the above but that depends if they choose to .
Ye, if you have fresh oil and coolant in the bike (as i did most of the time) I found it best to lay the bike on its side to do the job, that way you dont have to replace the fluids. This is for checking and testing purposes, once you eventually find and repair the fault you can change the oil and coolant then if need be. Remember this may not be the last time you remove the sidecover before the problem is found.
As Whosab said it all depends on the mechanic, if care is taken you can save the gaskets and seal as well, if they are not too old.
As Whosab said it all depends on the mechanic, if care is taken you can save the gaskets and seal as well, if they are not too old.
It seems once they removed the side cover and removed clutch basket and put it back together that my noise has now gone
woohooo
woohooo
You off for a ride on the weekend ? I will be interested to see what you have to report next week ??
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it could be 1 of 2 things ...
they over looked something in the 1st place ...or
the HUSABERG fairys fixed it ..
so simple :signcool:
they over looked something in the 1st place ...or
the HUSABERG fairys fixed it ..
so simple :signcool:
Some info i recieved recently is that when engineers from KTM came to Australia they could not beleive that we reached 100kmh and could hold it there for more than a few mins at a sustained level, the factory have no idea of the wide open spaces we ride in and the bikes are not designed for this, we are only a small % of sales compared to europe and usa, and the gearing we run overloads the bikes intended purpose ( tight european enduro) 1st 2nd gear all day. we just have to buy the bike which is a good product and dial it to our needs( ie MAIN BEARINGS) i speak with the guys who build the bikes at our annual conference and while you try to explain our habitat here in aussie it just doesnt hit home with them, this goes for KTM and BERG as i sell both, until we get market share over the rest of the world nobody will listen, and it wont happen. in the meantime listen to the tips from reputable dealers it will help. and be prepared to modify your bike from standard trim, PIGS arse you say i spent $$$$$ on a new bike and i want it perfect, just imagine buying a HONDA CRF and replacing valves every decent ride!!!! the japs are no better but they are mass produced dum arses, if we beat our drum loud enough with BERG we will get an answer. just talk to your local dealer and consdider the suspension and other top shelf stuff you get. If in doubt send it to ORANGEBERGfaktor said:
Orangeberg, one of the problems I seem to come across is that the larger proportion of dealers just dont give a toss (and from my limited dealings with you, you are not included in that group). Years ago, like you , dealers seemed to have a genuine interest in the sport and were actively participating in and contributing to the sport, this it seems is no longer the case. We can beat the drum, but more often than not it falls on deaf ears.
I'd say these non husaberg fairies have been working on Faktors bike for a while. Noise one minute & completely gone the next & nothing got done ?? Sorry but somethings amiss !
Ozrider is right about the dealers. When I had to get my engine done, I spoke to a tech at Husaberg in Melbourne about what to do. He suggested I take it to the local KTM dealer as they would have a better idea. When I rang them they told me they would have a look at it for me if I brought it in. They weren't sure about these "Husaberg things" & it would take "a bit longer to fix" than a normal bike. At least they were honest but clearly not confidence building here !
After 10 mins on the phone to Orangeberg I realised he knew what was the go. Boxed the berg motor & paid $95 freight to send it to NSW. That was better value than 1hr extra labour at the KTM dealer.
Find another mechanic or freight it to someone who knows whats going on before the fairies go to work again. :lol:
Ozrider is right about the dealers. When I had to get my engine done, I spoke to a tech at Husaberg in Melbourne about what to do. He suggested I take it to the local KTM dealer as they would have a better idea. When I rang them they told me they would have a look at it for me if I brought it in. They weren't sure about these "Husaberg things" & it would take "a bit longer to fix" than a normal bike. At least they were honest but clearly not confidence building here !
After 10 mins on the phone to Orangeberg I realised he knew what was the go. Boxed the berg motor & paid $95 freight to send it to NSW. That was better value than 1hr extra labour at the KTM dealer.
Find another mechanic or freight it to someone who knows whats going on before the fairies go to work again. :lol:
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