Dealer Prep?

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:42 pm

jallen013 wrote:....dealer prep is paramount to successful scooting over the first 500-1000 miles. because mr. garner did things right, i have avoided many of the early problems that other stella owners have who's dealer didn't do the prep work correctly/thoroughly. i would assume that proper dealer prep is important on the buddy as well

What is Proper Dealer Prep? What's all involved and how can you make sure that it is "proper"?

jallen013 · Post by **jallen013** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:13 pm

when the scooter arrives at the dealer in the crate there are lots of little things that the dealer has to do before the scoot is actually ready to move out the door. this ranges from small things like installing the mirrors, filling the battery with acid and filling the crankcase with oil (4 strokes) to larger things like installing the headset , tail lamp and head lamp.

without redoing it all yourself, the only way you can know that it's been done correctly is to trust in your dealer. this is when a dealer with many years of service and and a good reputation becomes important.

gt1000 · Post by **gt1000** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:38 pm

The amount of prep necessary for a bike can vary from brand to brand. When you visit your dealer, ask them what's involved. Better yet, ask to see a crated bike. That'll give you an idea of what's necessary for your bike. Another important facet of dealer prep should be a comprehensive test ride by the tech assembling your scooter. That's really the best way to be sure everything is working as it should be.

Motorcycles can demand a lot of prep. It's not uncommon to pay $600 or more on top of the purchase price. Scoots seem to need a bit less, but it's still important.

One other thing...when you actually buy one and go in to pick it up, someone should go over all of the bike's controls and features with you. During this demo, they should also show you how to check your oil level and add oil. If they don't, ask. You don't want to ride off the lot with no oil.

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:45 pm

thanks for the replies! Very helpful. Thankfully the dealer we've been going to is not charging a prep fee.

Steezy · Post by **Steezy** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:40 pm

My dealer did not show me how to check the oil level. Is it easy to do? In general, how many miles can you go before needing to refill the oil?

Modern Buddy

Dealer Prep?

Dealer Prep?

Hmm