Guest wier Posted September 21, 2004 Posted September 21, 2004 Hi! all. Ive been trying to find the crinkle paint that Guzzi uses for the Scura, I was told that PJ1 has this paint but I can only find references to satin finish on the web site. There is also a product that is used for the dash board on MGB cars but I don't know if the paint is upto high temps. Harley crinkle finish has also been mentioned but I'm not sure if the finish will match the original. Any help out there? maybe one of our dealers can get some from Guzzi?????
Admin Jaap Posted September 21, 2004 Posted September 21, 2004 Check your dealer: My bubbly wrinkle paint will be completely renewed this winter. Although two year warrantee period is long over...
Paul Minnaert Posted September 21, 2004 Posted September 21, 2004 If you do it yourself, go fot satin black, easy to repair, and clean
Guest wier Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 How did you get the dealer to accomplish this! is there a special password or something I don't know about.Will Guzzi agrea to carry out this work for me even though my warrentee ran out in late August 04. Do I have to contact Guzzi Direct or is it all down to the good nature of a particular dealer. By the way if there are any out there in the U.K please let me know and I will buy my next Guzzi from you instead of??????? you know who you are!!!. Check your dealer:My bubbly wrinkle paint will be completely renewed this winter. Although two year warrantee period is long over... 33976[/snapback]
twhitaker Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 [all down to the good nature of a particular dealer.] You might get similar results by; Offering to maintain his yard for the next 10 years Offering to maintain his computer Promising to marry his daughter Promising to not marry his daughter Telling him you might be interested in buying several more bikes from him if he'll only fix your paint.
Admin Jaap Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 How did you get the dealer to accomplish this! is there a special password or something I don't know about.Will Guzzi agrea to carry out this work for me even though my warrentee ran out in late August 04. Do I have to contact Guzzi Direct or is it all down to the good nature of a particular dealer. 34057[/snapback] The special password is "Nero Corsa"... I just asked the dealer (immediately after I inquired what a new Nero Corsa would cost... ) Just kiddin'... I just knew this problem would rise after a while and claimed it within the warantee-period. My dealer TLM said it's a factory screw-up and they would fix it outside the warantee period also; no questions asked. But my guess is dealers are only that forthcoming if you bought your bike there also.
Ballacraine Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 The special password is "Nero Corsa"... I just asked the dealer (immediately after I inquired what a new Nero Corsa would cost... ) Just kiddin'... I just knew this problem would rise after a while and claimed it within the warantee-period. My dealer TLM said it's a factory screw-up and they would fix it outside the warantee period also; no questions asked. But my guess is dealers are only that forthcoming if you bought your bike there also. 34069[/snapback] Do you think the same will hold true for the Scura clutch issue? Nige.
Guest wier Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 My dealer Onyerbike Aylbury, told me to phone up Aprilla and see if I could get any sense out of them, when I phoned they asked me why the dealer had not contacted them instead.This is all getting a bit out of hand if you ask me, where do I get official confirmation that the paint will be sorted by Guzzi so I can force my dealer to backup the claim. Bill. Do you think the same will hold true for the Scura clutch issue? Nige. 34088[/snapback]
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Engine cases will not be approved for replacement untill the paint is looking fugly. Digital pics of frame #/ engine # and overall bike are required. No preventative replacements. The approval process is SLOW--- like watching a bridge rust--- Each must be approved by Italy on a case-by case(excuse the pun) basis. Then there's Guzzi's stellar reputation for parts availalbilty. To be honest, we have not had long delays once the work/bux were approved in Italy. Or, you can take what's behind curtain #3---- Jackets, riding suit, luggage. _________________ Todd Haven Ricambi Guy MPH Cycles mphparts@sbcglobal.net This is how it's done here. In your case,since the dealer wont get involved you may have to do it yourself
Baldini Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Weir, My bike also came from OYB. They didn't even register warranty w/Guzzi. Did you get a sticker w/warranty reg no? OYB are multi franchise - shifting units. A specialist Guzzi dealer may be more help to you, but you may have to grovel. Where are you? KB
Guest wier Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 Not sure if my last 2 rply's got through so here we go again. I live in the forest of dean in glos, I have a warrenty book and it has been stapped by OYB, there is also a sticker in the back with a number on it. I have just written a letter to the warrenty center in Italy, with a detailed list of photo's. I have asked if they can recommend a dealer in the south of england that will undertake the work, instead of fobbing me off.
Baldini Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 ...I have asked if they can recommend a dealer in the south of england that will undertake the work... Weir, Corsa Italiana (London, 0208 7154333 - Baldrick) though expensive, know Guzzis & are very helpful with warranty stuff (although Guzzi get the cases done by another dealer, even on the bikes Corsa supply ). I have also had excellent service from Twiggers in Loughborough (01509 263967 - Mark). Local to you is Streffords in Worcester (01905 23532) - I have heard they are good, tho I have no personal experience. It is very helpful to have a good dealer who really knows Guzzis & the factory to sort warranty stuff for you. KB
Martin Barrett Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 mine went in to OYB last week for it's 1 year service and I raised warranty issues then - neutral light switch, cracks in header pipes (both) and the engine paint. Gave me the option keeping the loan Fazer, whilst waiting for parts. I opted to have the guzzi back. So service done, and neutral light switch. Photos sent off for crank cases to validate claim (pending) and waiting for headers to arrive before concluding service (setting up fueling). Last autum wanted a new headlight due to a stone smashing but not dislodging glass. Seemed to suffer the same fate as Al repacement fender. But when chased and found , was fitted under very favourable conditions. I think they were a bit embarrased. So at this point I won't condem OYB. Will have to see the out come on the paint and how long the headers take. Of course They were wanting paying for the service and replacement front tyre (5,600 miles). And I wanted the stamp in the book to validate my warranty for its second and final year. You do pay handsomely for it.
Martin Barrett Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Serviced on 22 september - warranty claim for header pipes and engine case blistering rang them this morning - "header pipes came in on Friday - nothing back on the engine cases - which doesn't suprise me " so booked in for fitting on 16 Nov I had only made one other chase up telephone call and that would have been four weeks ago. So friday could mean Friday or any time in the last 4 weeks and we haven't told you. They had previously forgoten to tell me when the replacement headlight arrived - a situation that worked to my financial favour.
Martin Barrett Posted November 16, 2004 Posted November 16, 2004 Got up early this am 1130 - on nights shift this week. Rode the 50 miles one hour (quickest but longer) to OYB to have the headers changed and service concluded. On getting there the chap pops out looks at my guzzi, " Sorry the headers we've got are the ones without the balance pipe" No progress on the blistered crankcase paint either - "waiting a call back from Guzzi UK - chasing same problem on another customers bike" So probably another six week wait for parts to arrive. It was a nice dry mild day for a ride , with the sun not too low. took the senic route back 40 miles hour quarter. Not to sure about the camera van. Was parked on my nearside facing me, rear doors open twin cameras facing out, towards the start of the limit on the exit/enterance of the village. I spotted it for what it was on the approach. paused (slow not stop) to allow oncoming traffic past and not squeezing past. Being responsible road user went past and like a complete idiot rather than being paranoid and making sure i didn't exceed 30, continued sedatly. By the time i reached the three small parrallel line on the road surface. Used to verify speed - distance traveled in set time between two exposures . was near 40 rather than 30 oops. Have to wait and see what the postman brings
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