so i guess the "untrained and uneducated mechanics" were correct when they said they couldn't do the job?not trying to start anything, but there are plenty of well trained mechanics that work at dealerships and some not so good mechanics as well. it's all to often we hear or read about the horror stories, but very rarely do we hear about the positive experiences. my point is this, where ever it is you plan on taking your business, do a little research. after a bad experience at a local dealer, i've made it a point to talk to the mechanics that will be working on my bike, most have been more than willing to answer my questions. just a thought and good luck with the swap.
Anyone on this board done this? I thought the dealership would have been capable of such a menial task. Boy, that is what I get for thinking. They had my bike 2 weeks and could not get it done. I have the aeromach 6" risers, so I ordered the Valkerie cables as I have read to do. They say that they could not get it to work. I now realize that they don't have mechanics working for them, but they have uneducated and untrained folks doing the maintanance on our bikes. So, what I need is for someone who has done this to walk me through it. By the way the dealer I am speaking of is JOE HARRISON MOTORSPORTS.
I will give you this....I did speak out of frustration in that they kept my bike for 2 weeks and then told me it was too complicated for them. Knowing that untrained mechanics are doing this conversion all over the VTXOA board themselves I still find it hard to believe that Joe Harrison could not do it. Having said that, Alamo Cycle Plex has done several of these conversions and they are the ones that are going to do the conversion. I have spoken with the team there and they knew exactly what I was talking about. The frustration came from a group of seasoned mechanics that could not do a basic "mechanical" job. Good pointer to speak with them instead of ASSUMING they know the job.
Made the Change now the pics.......
