Day Five | Las Vegas, NV – Venice Beach, CA | 320 miles
Skipping to day five, excluding the work week in Vegas.
Had the scooter serviced at Las Vegas HD and an unfortunate poor experience. Took them over one- and one-half hours to check my in. Had booked an appointment however the guy that booked it quit. My new service writer was new too.
Did not want to keep my trailer while the bike was being serviced. Had to sign a wavier and I understand however made them aware of it at the time of booking. They left it outside and would not even place it in the building.
As to the work, they had the bike for six days and the work was not even completed. What was completed was against my request. Requested chrome oil filter, got a black one. Requested black value stem on new tire got a bronze one. Requested rear speaker pods be tightened and screws missing replaced, no even performed. My heated seat and gear no longer work. More than likely, they were not re-connected when the seat was off. Requested master tech, booked for one however the tech was new.
After all that, I was not going to let that experience get in the way of the journey. Small issues in the big world we live in. Besides I am blessed to have this opportunity.
Arrived in Venice Beach near dusk and we had dinner on the beach with some mutual friends. The beach has been cleaned up and nothing like it once was. Wish I had more time there but like the entire journey feel time will be tight.