Why dont people keep service records? - Page 13

dubbs · 06-14-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

A few buddies do that for their bikes, I just started doing this last year on the priller, I just jot down the date, mileage and what was done in the shop manual. Seems easier than making all that stuff on the computer. I wish I had done it earlier on my bikes but I am not selling them anytime soon.

For me it's nice having everything in one central place. I do have like 6 things to do oil changes on, gets a bit confusing sometimes.

LeeNetworX · 06-14-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

IMO there's a diff between being organized and going overboard.

True. We just position that dividing line in different places along the scale.

Rangerscott · 06-14-2011, 03:11 PM

I tried keeping a record of replacing parts on my vehicle and I would just keep forgetting. Hell I forgot to take a pic of my odometer before driving with the new engine. Luckily I was able to go back and look through my vids and catch the odometer.

Trip · 06-14-2011, 03:13 PM

I keep a binder with receipts and service slips, I have never showed it to sell a vehicle. I usually just keep it til the vehicle is out of warranty though.

tommymac · 06-14-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbs

For me it's nice having everything in one central place. I do have like 6 things to do oil changes on, gets a bit confusing sometimes.

Good point, I do have 3 bikes but one logs th emost miles so that one def needs it. Now that i have a garage of my own I wil prolly start working on the car again too.

OneSickPsycho · 06-14-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

The fact that I had them all in a pile ready to go was part of what convinced him I took care of the car. How is that pointless?

Reading comprehension. Work on it.

I read and comprehend just fine... my point was that the guy did what most of us do... looked at the state of all the other shit you're responsible for and made the assumption that it was all good. I entertained the idea that this guy wouldn't have batted an eye at buying your car if you told him that your dog ate all your records. Therefore, having all of those records was, in this, and most every other case a big fucking waste of time.

fuck you, thank you... suck it.

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

If you say so. I say there's people in this thread just trying to find ways to justify their laziness and lack of organizational skills.

Just my $.02

Yes, Mr. High and Mighty, that's exactly it. No other good points were made... or maybe you're just fucking OCD and feel as if it's a fucking gift or something... or maybe you just don't have the intuition that others have when making purchases like these so you automatically assume you need to save the receipt every time you put air in the tires or change a fucking wiper blade.

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Good point, I do have 3 bikes but one logs th emost miles so that one def needs it. Now that i have a garage of my own I wil prolly start working on the car again too.

Now see... THAT makes sense. I would certainly keep better records if I had more vehicles to deal with... The cars tell me when service is due and the bike stuff is easy to remember...

LeeNetworX · 06-14-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I read and comprehend just fine... my point was that the guy did what most of us do... looked at the state of all the other shit you're responsible for and made the assumption that it was all good. I entertained the idea that this guy wouldn't have batted an eye at buying your car if you told him that your dog ate all your records. Therefore, having all of those records was, in this, and most every other case a big fucking waste of time.

fuck you, thank you... suck it.

Yes, Mr. High and Mighty, that's exactly it. No other good points were made... or maybe you're just fucking OCD and feel as if it's a fucking gift or something... or maybe you just don't have the intuition that others have when making purchases like these so you automatically assume you need to save the receipt every time you put air in the tires or change a fucking wiper blade.

Now see... THAT makes sense. I would certainly keep better records if I had more vehicles to deal with... The cars tell me when service is due and the bike stuff is easy to remember...

Did you say something? I can't hear you way up here.

OneSickPsycho · 06-14-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Did you say something? I can't hear you way up here.

Particle Man · 06-14-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I'm gonna burn for this, but:

Homeslice · 06-14-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

If you say so. I say there's people in this thread just trying to find ways to justify their laziness and lack of organizational skills.

Just my $.02

Plus million.

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06-14-2011, 03:11 PM	#123
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I tried keeping a record of replacing parts on my vehicle and I would just keep forgetting. Hell I forgot to take a pic of my odometer before driving with the new engine. Luckily I was able to go back and look through my vids and catch the odometer.

06-14-2011, 03:13 PM	#124
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I keep a binder with receipts and service slips, I have never showed it to sell a vehicle. I usually just keep it til the vehicle is out of warranty though.