I think most dealers are not going to live up to very high standards, I am sure there are exceptions, but my experience has shown me that the majority are terrible, specifically with details.
From dealer problems I have started doing more the work on my ZX-12R myself (with very good starting help from N102SR), I am not a mechanic but with a service manual and people on this board combined with a bit of common sense, nothing is that bad. The bonus is I get the satisfaction and confidence that the job is done right.
I would pick up a torque wrench, order a service manual and the money you save from taking it to a dealer spend it on tools.
Just my opinion, but I am picky as well and don't like things falling off (front fender, screws, bolts) and a few others such as :- no rear shock lube after 4 visits and 6000miles, scratched fairing, scratched/gouged Stock Ti Canister, gouged swing arm down to metal, broken Ti bolt in hole on Canister Flange, rear wheel alignment out BIG TIME! after 2 tires, misinformation about how the 12 works, denying Recall bulletins without checking them out, etc. etc.). They have done some good things such as a home call to fix a warped brake disc, which was incredible, but does not make up for permanent damage on the bike without paying for repairs.
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From dealer problems I have started doing more the work on my ZX-12R myself (with very good starting help from N102SR), I am not a mechanic but with a service manual and people on this board combined with a bit of common sense, nothing is that bad. The bonus is I get the satisfaction and confidence that the job is done right.
I would pick up a torque wrench, order a service manual and the money you save from taking it to a dealer spend it on tools.
Just my opinion, but I am picky as well and don't like things falling off (front fender, screws, bolts) and a few others such as :- no rear shock lube after 4 visits and 6000miles, scratched fairing, scratched/gouged Stock Ti Canister, gouged swing arm down to metal, broken Ti bolt in hole on Canister Flange, rear wheel alignment out BIG TIME! after 2 tires, misinformation about how the 12 works, denying Recall bulletins without checking them out, etc. etc.). They have done some good things such as a home call to fix a warped brake disc, which was incredible, but does not make up for permanent damage on the bike without paying for repairs.
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www.ZX-12R.org</font>
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