Loose rear axle nut

[bluesdog]

Don't hate on all mechanics. Not all of us are ****-ups. :huh:

+1

I agree. Most mechanics, especially motorcycle mechanics, are conscientious. There have been times, tho'

The HFM who poked slits in the spark plug wires on my Norton. I discovered them next time it rained, and I got fairly intense electrical shocks where my legs happened to be close to the wires

I insisted the shop replace the coils, as well as the wires. Still not sure why the mechanic felt it necessary to pierce those wires. :blink:

More recently, the local Yamaha mechanic had a wrench slip as he was checking the steering bearings, and scratched the instrument cluster bezel

 

[painman]

As mentioned lucky it didn't turn out alot worse! The day I rode my new 06 home from the dealer I found the front axel nut hanging on by only two threads.....needless to say I checked "every" fastener I could on the bike. It's now part of my regular maintainence. Doing your own work is well worth it and you sleep better at night. Take care, PM.

 

[Chuck35]

Don't hate on all mechanics. Not all of us are ****-ups. :huh:

I haven't fucked up all week!

But it has been a slow one lol

 

[ionbeam]

Don't hate on all mechanics. Not all of us are ****-ups. :huh:

And, them those there are allowed to work on planes (helicopters), buses, trains and long haul trucks. Just don't let them ride FJRs without helmets or lean their bikes on trees :lol:

 

[odot]

You know me so well.....

edit:My wife would be jealous....

 

[PhilJet09]

That's why I do my own work. I only have myself to blame.

^^^ This is exactly my philosophy. I've seen too many mistakes done on my vehicles by others to trust anyone to work on my bikes. Then again, I have a lot of experience working on mechanical things, including many years on airplanes.