5000 Mile report

[RenoMoe]

I finally turned 5k miles on my 05 Pitbull and here's a summary:

Beside the recalls......I had taken the bike in for all required service. Dropping it off tomorrow for 5k service

Scratch on tank paint caused by low throttle cable cover, tank repainted by BD and cable bent/moved and replaced rubber on trees

oil leak - fixed no more issues

New exhaust and air cleaner added, removed restrictors

3 batteries later and learned that VR was bad and that the Battery tender needs to be plugged in whenever not in use - duh -

Running rich/lean - e carb changed to g carb

Flat rear tire (hollow spike in tire) at 2am, luckily in front of 24 hour gas station - expensive flat

The flat caused the rear wire harness to get chewed up and had to be replaced - BD covered

Changed out grips and pegs and added sissy bar and luggage rack and had to purchase 2 up seat after the p-pad would stick to matte paint

added new mirrors

Bad speedo - replaced - no right turn signal indicator...I can live with this

Now thats not bad considering most was covered under warranty/SB's/Recalls

Now I'm going on the record by saying that my BD has been the best and most reliable bikes I have ever owned! I wouldn't replace it anytime soon!

 

[Raywood]

Great report Reno! Tell those guys not to F with you carb settings if your good with them. Seems they all have to fiddle with these. :loony:

See ya at Redwood

 

[KnotSo]

Great report, thanks for the positive feedback, now lets work on getting some miles of your pup. :2thumbs:

See Ya

 

[lee]

yeah good report Moe - can I just ask where your oil leak was coming from?

 

[TCALZ06]

Nice report.

I just passed 5k on my 07 and I'm happy to say I've had no problems and only the strut bolt recall done. The bike has been great but my dealer sucks ass and I have several issues after my 5k service. I'm not sure I'll ever go back there

 

[lee]

DIY tcal - DIY

 

[Gas Man]

You're right Lee... DIY

Sounds like some hard times there... very frustrating for sure.

 

[RenoMoe]

I forgot to add the custom pinstriping I had done and had to replace the belt after a rock chewed it up. My wife surprised me with some blue LED's on my bike. She had the guy install them at a rally while we had lunch......She's just plain cool! I plan many more miles , we have great riding in this area!!

 

[TCALZ06]

DIY tcal - DIY

I think I'm going to. I was only taking it to the dealer for my warranty.

Do you guys think if I keep receipts BDM will honor my warranty? I'm guessing they wont

 

[Raywood]

I think I'm going to. I was only taking it to the dealer for my warranty.

Do you guys think if I keep receipts BDM will honor my warranty? I'm guessing they wont

They have to as I understand it. Some law thats been referenced here before.

Anyone remember it???

 

[RenoMoe]

yeah good report Moe - can I just ask where your oil leak was coming from?

Primary cover.

 

[Black Dawg]

I have 4300 miles on my 07 and the only issue I have is the damn left turn signal which constantly comes on. I might take it to the dealer but I know the probable outcome and it won't be pleasant.